Strengthening Community in Llanelli

Myrtle House is a community hub supporting individuals and families across Llanelli through practical help, connection, and opportunities to build a more stable future.

Through our Community Life Hubs, food support, money guidance, community meals, workshops, and family services, we bring together practical support and community connection in one welcoming place.

Our aim is not only to respond in moments of hardship, but to help people move toward greater stability, confidence, and hope.

Each year thousands of local residents engage with Myrtle House services, community activities, and support programmes.

IMPACT

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Rooted in community

Our work grows from listening to local people and responding to the needs we see around us. By working alongside local people, partners, and volunteers, we build support that is shaped by the community and for the community.

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Led by compassion

Everyone who walks through our doors is welcomed with dignity, respect, and care. We believe that practical support should always be offered with kindness and without judgement.

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Built on connection

We bring people and services together in one place, helping individuals access the support, relationships, and opportunities that strengthen stability and wellbeing.

The Impact of our Work

Take a look below to see what has been achieved to date

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We serve an average of 924 community meals each month — offered free or on a pay-what-you-can basis — creating welcoming spaces for dignity, connection, and access to wider support.

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Around 6,000 people supported each year with emergency food provision

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Average foodbank visits reduced to 1.25 visits per person in January 2026 – a clear sign of reduced reliance and more resilient pathways

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£922,291 in financial gains secured for 4,505 people through money support between Oct 2022 and Jan 2026.

“The foodbank helped my family by providing food parcels and warm meals. I also received help with my finances and debt…Myrtle House is keeping me alive because they give me a purpose to get up in the morning”

Service User, Myrtle House, Llanelli

Do you believe in the power of community to bring hope, purpose, and positive change? So do we.

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At Myrtle House, we are building something lasting — not just responding to need, but investing in people and strengthening our community through practical, heart-led projects. From childcare and wellbeing support to food provision, creative outreach, and social enterprise, everything we do is about helping individuals and families thrive.

When you become a Friend of Myrtle House, you are not just making a donation — you are becoming part of a community that is creating real change.

Join us. Be a Friend. Help shape a stronger future for Llanelli.

FRIEND OF MYRTLE HOUSE