Work experience for care leavers in partnership with Llamau

Work is now well underway on the refurbishment of a property purchased by Llamau in Roath Cardiff.




The work on the property is part of a lottery funded project which United Welsh is working on in partnership with Llamau.



The aim of this part of the project is to refurbish the property so that it is suitable to let as a shared house, whilst also providing valuable on-site work experience for young care leavers in the Cardiff and Vale areas.




So far 6 young people have been working alongside Newman Builders. They have been involved in gutting the property, laying foundations for an extension and they are now moving on to the fitting out of the interior. The young people have received hands-on experience with Newmans supporting them and explaining the technical elements of the work.

Everyone involved has been impressed by the enthusiasm shown by the young people and the care taken by Newmans to ensure that the experience the young people get is a valuable and enjoyable one.

I look forward to seeing the project progress.