One Community Ely CICLocal People.
Real Change.
Stronger People. Brighter Futures.
One Community Ely CIC is dedicated to building a stronger, safer and more connected community. Through education, youth development, regeneration, volunteering and community partnerships, we're working to create meaningful opportunities and a brighter future for everyone across Ely and Caerau.
Ely & Caerau
Community-led change
What we work on
Community Priorities
Six focus areas guiding our work to build a stronger, more connected Ely and Caerau.
Supporting People
Standing alongside residents through hardship, signposting to support and building a community where no one is left behind.
Find out moreEducation & Skills
Creating pathways to learning, confidence and employment through our developing Education & Support Portal.
Find out moreHealth & Wellbeing
Promoting physical and mental wellbeing, social connection and healthy, active lifestyles for all ages.
Find out moreEmployment & Opportunity
Connecting people with jobs, training, apprenticeships and the support needed to build brighter futures.
Find out moreSafer Communities
Working with partners to make Ely and Caerau safer, more welcoming places to live, work and grow.
Find out moreA Cleaner, Greener Ely
Protecting green spaces, improving biodiversity and championing a cleaner environment for everyone.
Find out moreCommunity impact
Progress we're building together
We're committed to transparency. Verified, administrator-managed impact figures will appear here as our projects grow — so you can always see the real difference being made across Ely and Caerau.
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Community projects
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Volunteers registered
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Residents engaged
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Partnerships established
From the community
Latest Community News
Ely Community Spring Clean Brings Volunteers Together
Dozens of volunteers joined One Community Ely CIC for a weekend of action across Ely and Caerau, cleaning up green spaces and strengthening community ties.
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Ely Recreation Ground Regeneration: Have Your Say
We're asking residents to help shape the future of Ely Recreation Ground. Share your priorities and ideas in our community consultation.
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Education & Support Portal: Register Your Interest
Our Education & Support Portal is in development. Register your interest to help us shape learning, skills and support for Ely and Caerau.
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Upcoming Events
Community Football Sessions
10:00 – 11:30 · Ely Recreation Ground
Weekly grassroots football for young people and families. All abilities welcome — boots optional, enthusiasm essential.
View eventEly Youth Club Drop-In
17:00 – 19:00 · Ely Community Hub
A safe, welcoming space for young people to socialise, take part in activities and shape local youth provision.
View eventWellbeing Walk: Caerau to Ely
11:00 – 12:30 · Caerau Park, meeting point
A friendly, guided walk to support mental and physical wellbeing. Refreshments provided at the finish.
View eventIn pictures
Grassroots Sport & Community in Action
A look at the sport, events and people bringing Ely and Caerau together. Filter by category and tap any photo to view it larger.
Community Football
Grassroots football bringing generations together on the Rec.
Match Day
Local sides in action at Ely Recreation Ground.
Community Boxing
Confidence, discipline and belonging in every session.
Ely Recreation Ground
A vital green space at the heart of community life.
Community Spring Clean
Volunteers of all ages caring for local green spaces.
Have Your Say
Residents shaping the future of Ely's community spaces.
Learning Together
Pathways to skills, confidence and brighter futures.
Our Community
The green spaces and neighbourhoods we're proud to call home.
Your Community. Your Voice. Your Future.
Your community needs your ideas, your energy and your voice.
Whether you want to volunteer, share a project idea, or get behind local campaigns for better facilities, every voice helps build a stronger Ely and Caerau.
Local People. Real Change. · Stronger People. Brighter Futures.
Ely Recreation Ground in Action
Grassroots sport bringing generations together