Society and Culture

Powys Challenge Trust - Works with offenders, defendants and those at risk of offending to reduce crime and reintegrate people within their communities. Information about volunteers and volunteering, bail support, funding, and policies.
http://www.powyschallenge.org.uk/

Welshpool and Llanfair Railway Society - Promoting this attraction which runs between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinon. One of the Great Little Trains of Wales narrow gauge railways located throughout the principality, with information about history, travel times, tickets, and nearby attractions.
http://members.aol.com/WalesRails/wpwl.htm

Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations - Independent agency providing help and advice to voluntary organisations and community groups enabling them to work more effectively. [English/Welsh]
http://www.pavo.org.uk/

Powys Regeneration Partnership - Made of 165 organisations with the aim to oversee economic, community and environmental regeneration throughout the county. Includes profile, description of objectives, project enquiry, and other funding.
http://prp.powys.org.uk/

Hafan-y-Coed - Spiritual awareness centre at Abercraf offering courses and accommodation.
http://www.hafanycoed.com

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust - Information about the reserves, events and local wildlife.
http://www.montwt.co.uk/

CAN - Offer serviced office space on a flexible basis and support social businesses through social investment programmes.
http://www.can-online.org.uk

Powys Army Cadet Force - Contains a summary of the work of this unit. Also includes information on joining and summer camp details.
http://www.powysarmycadets.org.uk

Powys YOB: Youths with Opinions to Broadcast - Provides news, forums, and information for young people living in the area. Welsh and English.
http://www.powysyob.com/

Montgomeryshire Conservatives - Introduction, news, events, survey and contact information.
http://www.montgomeryshireconservatives.com/

Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre - Provides a 24-hour help line for individuals (men and women) who have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic violence, retreat/refuge accommodation, and a child-contact centre.
http://www.familycrisis.co.uk/

The Packet-Boat 'Duchess Countess' Project - To build a replica of this canal packet-boat to near original as modern regulations allow. A community skills-training and jog-creation programme based on the Montgomery canal.
http://www.cjm.f2s.com/

Powys Digital History Project - Tells the history of six communities through original documents and photographs.
http://history.powys.org.uk/

Epynt Disaster - Action group about the burning of animal carcasses at a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
http://epynt-disaster.co.uk/

Powys County Archives - Contains opening times a message board and researchers information.
http://www.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=647&L=0