THE CWTCH MAWR Multibank, developed by the charity Faith in Families in Swansea, is expanding into Bridgend County Borough to help tackle rising hardship.
The Multibank redistributes new, surplus goods from businesses – including clothing, toiletries, nappies and household essentials – to families struggling to afford the basics. Growing demand has driven the expansion, with Bridgend identified as a priority area.
The rollout has been made possible through a partnership with Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations (BAVO), which has worked with local partners to ensure support reaches families quickly and with dignity.
Community-based hubs across Bridgend will receive regular deliveries of essential items to distribute through schools, charities and frontline services. Deliveries are expected to begin this week.
Heidi Bennett, CEO of BAVO, said: “This expansion responds to real local need, while ensuring support is delivered through organisations people already know and trust. The pilot will help shape how the Multibank model grows in Bridgend.”
Jon Waite, Manager at Faith in Families, added that the model removes barriers such as delays, paperwork and stigma, helping families access essential items when they need them most. The pilot will also inform future plans to expand the Multibank model across Wales.
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