Your Voice Advocacy Project

Your Voice Advocacy Project is a UK nonprofit organisation focused on providing advocacy services for people with learning disabilities. It operates primarily in the areas of Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, with a mission to empower individuals to make informed choices and express their views.

History

The organisation was originally known as the West Glamorgan Forum, established in 1984 as a response to the 'All Wales Strategy for Learning Disability Services' document. This document recognized the rights of individuals with learning disabilities to lead ordinary patterns of life within their communities and to participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives. As a result, a group of parents of children and adults with learning disabilities came together to form the West Glamorgan Forum, which later evolved into Your Voice Advocacy Project.

Services and Activities

Your Voice Advocacy Project offers several services and activities designed to support individuals with disabilities:

• Advocacy: Providing independent advocacy to ensure that individuals have a voice in decisions that affect their lives.
• Education and Training: Offering educational programs aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of both individuals with disabilities and their supporters.
• Community Development: Engaging in activities that foster community inclusion and development, which may include employment initiatives and other charitable purposes.
• Social Events: Organising social activities such as clubs and workshops to promote social interaction and community engagement.

Mission and Impact

The mission of Your Voice Advocacy Project is to empower people with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives by providing them with the support and resources needed to make informed choices about their lives. Through its advocacy services, the organisation helps individuals navigate complex systems and ensure their voices are heard at both personal and community levels.

Charitable Status

Your Voice Advocacy Project is registered as a charity with the number 1001271, reflecting its commitment to charitable purposes such as education, disability support, and community development.

[1] https://www.yourvoiceadvocacy.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1001271&subid=0 [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1001271/what-who-how-where [4] https://www.yourvoiceadvocacy.org.uk/contact/ [5] https://www.advocacyproject.org.uk