Address:

Menter Iaith Abertawe

Ty Tawe
9 Stryd Christina
Abertawe
SA1 4EW

Ffôn 01792 460906

Ffacs 01792 460906

The Menters Background

Menter Iaith Abertawe was established during the year of 2000, following a grant from the Welsh language Board. The application for the grant was made by the Managing Committee of Ty Tawe. Ty Tawe was established in 1982 with the intention of promoting the Welsh Language in Swansea.This operates mainly by establishing a Welsh Centre, that opened in 1987 where there is a Welsh Shop, facilities to hold Welsh classes, offices and room to hold a variety of activities. One of the advantages of setting up the Menter in connection with Ty Tawe is the fact that the building itself is in such a central location which was a suitable place to house Menter Iaith and offer all kinds of activities. Ty Tawe also contributes in many ways to the success and financial security of Menter Iaith. Along with setting up Menter iaith, a lead officer was appointed, and a year later with money from the Welsh Language Board an officer was appointed to work specifically in the disadvantaged wards in Swansea. In 2002, we recieved yet more financial support from the Welsh Language Board, through the National Assembly, and a project officer was appointed. Also in 2002 we recieved further financial support from the WLB and WDA, and a s a result three new members of staff were appointed, including a community translator and two field officers.

Until now, our work has concentrated on certain areas:

i. Education

ii. Activities for young people

iii. Activities for children

iv. Connection in the community.

The Venture is coordinated by a management committee which is the sub-committee of a registered charity. The charity consists of four trustees (one lecturer, 2 barristers and a high court judge) who are responsible for the financial well being of the society. The Menter operates in unison with Ty Tawe’s constitution as a charity, it’s aim is to promote the Welsh Language amongst the Welsh speaking and non welsh speaking population of Swansea and it’s surrounding areas. Meetings are held every couple of months, and more frequent if need be.

On the committee there are people with various skills in various field:

A Barrister whose the Chairman of Industrial Tribunal
A charted accountant whose an accountant for a well known national body\
A Welsh language tutor for adults
A lecturer whose involved in the field of lingustic sociology
A local government officer, whose working on European Grants.
The Menter has it’s own bank account.

In the meetings which are held every two months, a report is presented by the Officers of the Menter on the activities and the plans for the future are discussed. Accounts are prepared separately from the Menter by the Treasurer of Ty Tawe who is a registered accountant.