Community Projects

In addition to the organisations supported as Community Partners, Arriva Trains Wales is also working closely with the following

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Arriva Trains Wales is supporting Guide Dogs for the Blind in improving access to trains and stations for blind and partially sighted customers.

Read more about the work of Guide Dogs for the Blind here

Photomarathon

Arriva Trains Wales is pleased to support 'Photomarathon', which encourages budding photographers from across Wales are to take part in a unique photography competition, which is held in Cardiff.

Supported by the train company for the second year running, Cardiff’s annual Photomarathon is a photo competition with a twist as 400 contestants race against the clock to take 12 pictures on 12 given topics, in just 12 hours.

Beyond The Border, International Storytelling Festival

Beyond The Border Poster Beyond The Border is Wales’ leading International Storytelling Festival, a spectacular three day celebration of oral traditions from around the world, taking place in the grounds of St Donats Castle on the South Wales coast on the first weekend of July 2007.

Rediscover some of the world’s oldest stories, brought thrillingly alive by today’s leading tellers of traditional tales.

Beyond The Border also works throughout the year in partnership with other organisations from Wales and the rest of the UK.

Christian Lewis Trust

Arriva Trains Wales is working in partnership with the Christian Lewis Trust to provide complimentary rail travel to families of children receiving treatment for cancer.

Valleys Kids

Valleys Kids is a charity working with disadvantaged children and families in the valleys of South Wales.

Read more about the activities of Valleys Kids here

Tylorstown Band

The Tylorstown Band is one of Wales' most successfull Brass Bands. Read more about the Band here

St Christopher's School Wrexham

Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Read more about the award winning arts project undertaken by the Aberystwyth Arts Centre and children from Ceredigion and Birmingham

Vale of Glamorgan Festival of Music

Discover how the Vale of Glamorgan Festival of Music entertained passengers at Cardiff Central and on board trains

The Barry & Vale Rotary Club

Find out how young carers from the Barry and Vale of Glamorgan enjoyed a day out with the British Transport Police. Click here for more details.