At WWHA we believe in making a positive commitment to the communities in which we own and manage properties.

We also work hard to make sure that our residents have the opportunity to be involved in and make a contribution to their local communities.

We have a number of buildings on estates that are used by community groups for the benefit of residents and the wider community, including:

• Caerau Court, Cardiff
• Mount View, Merthyr Vale
• Brackla, Bridgend
• St Mellons, Cardiff

We work closely with various groups and agencies to make sure that wider community services are available to our residents and that they know where and how to access them.

We undertake a wide range of community activities, from litter picks to being members of Communities First Partnerships.

Click here to download a copy of WWHA's Community Development Strategy (PDF 47kb)

Easy, cheap, safe borrowing with Moneyline Cymru

If you can’t get a loan through a bank, a building society or a credit union you can now apply for help and a loan from Moneyline Cymru. This is the new, fast, easy, safe and friendly way to borrow money.

You can visit Moneyline Cymru at their offices in:

Newport, 56 Bridge Street

Cardiff, 184 Cowbridge Road East, Canton

Cwmbran, 6 The Arcade

Pontypridd, 8 Ceridwen Terrace

Bridgend, 92 Nolton Street

…though it's a good idead to call the Moneyline Cymru helpine on 0845 643 1553 first.

Some quick facts:

• Since opening in winter 2009, nearly 500 loans have been made by Moneyline Cymru.

• Moneyline Cymru staff are working with the All Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit to beat loan sharks.

• Moneyline Cymru has been shortlisted for the Groundbreaking Service Team of the Year Award in this year’s national Housing Heroes Award. Wales & West Housing Association is one of six housing associations on the steering group of the organisation. The winner will be announced on May 14th. Fingers crossed...

Beat the loan sharks

WWHA is a member of the Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit (WIMLU) steering group which meets twice a year. The Unit helps to crack down on illegal loansharks operating throughout Wales. WWHA is one of 17 housing associations in South Wales who are working in partnership with Community Housing Cymru to tackle the menace of loansharks.

Visit www.chcymru.org.uk for more information.