Advocacy Support in Cymru Ltd

Advocacy Support in Cymru Ltd (ASC) is a registered UK charity (Charity number 1141999) specializing in the provision of professional, confidential, and independent advocacy services. Founded in 2011 and initially known as South Wales Advocacy Service Limited, ASC operates primarily in Wales, focusing on empowering individuals through advocacy related to mental health and capacity issues[3][5].

History and Overview

Incorporated on 9 February 2011, Advocacy Support in Cymru Ltd was established to provide advocacy support for individuals facing mental health and capacity challenges. It was originally named South Wales Advocacy Service Limited until it was renamed in February 2012. The charity is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital and is registered in Cardiff, Wales[5].

Services

Advocacy Support Cymru specializes in independent mental health and capacity advocacy, delivering a range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services. The main services offered include:

• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA): Supporting individuals with mental health conditions to understand and participate in decisions about their medication, treatment, and care.
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA): Assisting people who lack capacity to make specific decisions and who have no family or friends to consult, particularly in safeguarding or Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) contexts.
• Community Advocacy: Providing support for individuals facing a variety of challenges in their communities, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

Advocacy Support Cymru welcomes self-referrals and referrals from professionals, ensuring access to advocacy for eligible individuals with capacity to consent, as well as non-instructed advocacy for those unable to consent to referral. The charity is bilingual, providing services in Welsh and English according to the client's preference[1][2].

Mission and Impact

ASC’s mission is to champion empowerment and rights by delivering professional, independent, and reliable advocacy. The charity is committed to promoting social inclusion and ensuring individuals’ rights are upheld, particularly within mental health and capacity frameworks[2].

Funding and Support

The charity has received funding support from prominent sources such as the National Lottery Community Fund Cymru and the Welsh Government, enabling it to expand specialist advocacy services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, as well as supporting its service user programmes[4].

Governance and Location

Advocacy Support in Cymru Ltd is governed as a charity and operates with an established management structure. Its registered office is based in Cardiff, Wales. The organization’s commitment to best practices in advocacy is reflected in its official registration with the Charity Commission and Companies House[3][5].

This article is based on information from the charity’s official website and public records registered with the UK Charity Commission and Companies House.

[1] https://ascymru.org.uk [2] https://www.cavamh.org.uk/directories/advocacy-support-cymru-ltd-2/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5017732 [4] https://ascymru.org.uk/contact-us/ [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07524059