Treorchy Boys & Girls Club
About the project
What does this community space/venue do?
The Organisation was founded by Captain J Glynn-Jones and David Davies, later to become Lord Davies of Llandinam – two good friends who made the major contribution to the foundation of the Boys’ Clubs Movement in Wales following the end of the First World War. Capt Glynn, appointed as Welfare Officer of the Ocean Group of Collieries scattered over the South Wales coalfields, he was immediately faced with the problems of the adolescent ‘collier boy’.
In 1922, Miners’ Welfare Organisations linked with the Ocean Group of Collieries. The United National Collieries and other colliery companies came to the conclusion that welfare schemes would make little impact on the ‘collier boy’ if there were no Boys’ Clubs in which they could be engaged.
In 1922 the first Boys’ Club was opened in Treharris, to be followed by the establishment of other Boys’ Clubs at Nantymoel, Ton Pentre & Gelli, Treorchy, Wattstown and Nine Mile Point.These were led by Full-time youth workers on a scale unparalleled elsewhere in Great Britain, even during a time of economic depression. Capt Glynn wanted every boy to be a member of a club which provided healthy exercise, cultural activities and discipline. He also beleived that the boys had a responsibility to the community to which they belong.
In 1922, Miners’ Welfare Organisations linked with the Ocean Group of Collieries. The United National Collieries and other colliery companies came to the conclusion that welfare schemes would make little impact on the ‘collier boy’ if there were no Boys’ Clubs in which they could be engaged.
In 1922 the first Boys’ Club was opened in Treharris, to be followed by the establishment of other Boys’ Clubs at Nantymoel, Ton Pentre & Gelli, Treorchy, Wattstown and Nine Mile Point.These were led by Full-time youth workers on a scale unparalleled elsewhere in Great Britain, even during a time of economic depression. Capt Glynn wanted every boy to be a member of a club which provided healthy exercise, cultural activities and discipline. He also beleived that the boys had a responsibility to the community to which they belong.
What is VIY doing?
Overhaul and modernisation of disabled toilet to encourage greater use of building by disabled users – current disabled toilet is in dire need of renovation.
-Full refurbishment of male and female toilets to better utilise existing space and improve overall user experience of building – current toilets are poorly laid out and the club receives a lot of negative feedback about them.
-General redecoration of most used spaces to improve aesthetic and feel of the club.
-Full refurbishment of male and female toilets to better utilise existing space and improve overall user experience of building – current toilets are poorly laid out and the club receives a lot of negative feedback about them.
-General redecoration of most used spaces to improve aesthetic and feel of the club.
What will be the impact of our project?
Our project at Treorchy Boys & Girls Club will improve the safety, hygiene and overall environment of the building by painting and repairing the toilets, redecorating the kitchen and games room, and insulating the bathrooms. These improvements will create a cleaner, warmer and more welcoming space for young people, encouraging pride, respect and increased engagement with the club. In the long term, the project will support young people’s wellbeing, strengthen community pride, and help ensure the club remains a safe, sustainable space for the future.
Project contact: wayne@teamviy.com.
