TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru

TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru Broad-based community organising in N.E.Wales. An alliance of diverse groups taking action together.

Based in Wrexham, North Wales, we cover the three counties of Wrexham, Denbighshire and Flintshire. Bringing communities together for powerful action on local, regional and national issues. The community's concerns are our actions and our members set our agenda.

The first Mental Health Voices Collaboration (MHVC) Campaign Report is now available.Since launching in May, we've been ...
03/06/2026

The first Mental Health Voices Collaboration (MHVC) Campaign Report is now available.

Since launching in May, we've been listening to people across our communities about their experiences of mental health support. The report highlights what we've heard so far, including concerns around waiting times, feeling unheard, difficulties accessing support, and the importance of community-based services.

Most importantly, it outlines how you can help shape what happens next.

Whether you're an individual with lived experience, a carer, a community member, or part of an organisation, there are opportunities to become involved as either a Supporter or Collaborator.

📖 Read the full report and find out how to get involved:
MHVC Report Highlights Mental Health Challenges in Wrexham
📝 Share your experiences:
https://buff.ly/hu9EpRj

Together, we can ensure that lived experience drives real local change.

🗣️ ARFIDandME Campaign | The Importance of Listening and LearningOne message we hear time and again from people living w...
02/06/2026

🗣️ ARFIDandME Campaign | The Importance of Listening and Learning

One message we hear time and again from people living with ARFID is the feeling that they often have to explain their condition before they can access the understanding and support they need.

For many individuals and families, appointments can involve describing not only ARFID itself, but also the sensory, communication and emotional challenges that can come alongside it. This can be particularly true for autistic and neurodivergent young people, whose experiences may not always fit traditional expectations.

ARFID has only been formally recognised as a distinct eating disorder in recent years, and awareness is still growing. Research suggests it may affect between 0.3% and 5% of children and young people, with higher rates seen among autistic individuals and those with sensory processing differences.

The issue is not whether professionals know everything – no one can. The real opportunity lies in creating services and environments where curiosity, collaboration and ongoing learning are valued.

The strongest support often happens when professionals, families and individuals work together, combining clinical expertise with lived experience.

As part of the ARFIDandME campaign, we are encouraging greater awareness of ARFID, better understanding of autism and sensory needs, and more opportunities for lived experience to help shape future services.

Positive change starts with listening.

What would help improve understanding of ARFID in your community?

⚠️ LAUNCHING A NEW AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ⚠️TCC is proud to be working alongside Macy and her family to launch a new campaig...
29/05/2026

⚠️ LAUNCHING A NEW AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ⚠️
TCC is proud to be working alongside Macy and her family to launch a new campaign raising awareness of ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) across North Wales and beyond.
After hearing Macy’s lived experience first-hand, it became clear how urgently more understanding, earlier support, and greater awareness are needed around this serious and often misunderstood eating disorder.
Macy is autistic and non-speaking. Through writing and advocacy, she is sharing the reality of living with severe ARFID in the hope that other young people and families feel less alone — and to encourage positive change in how ARFID is understood and supported.
“Food became fear, eating became survival, and my life became controlled by sensory distress, medical risk, and exhaustion.”
This campaign will explore:
💬 lived experiences
🧠 autism and ARFID
🏥 understanding support pathways
📢 awareness and education
🤝 earlier intervention
❤️ the importance of listening to young people and families
This is only the beginning.

28/05/2026

https://youtu.be/sHKcE5MjVyg?si=oRXyFWwFDL9lvUwH

On 16 May 2026, TCC and Advance Brighter Futures attended Wellfest in Wrexham as part of the launch of the Mental Health Voices Collaboration (MHVC) and the closing weekend of Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

Organised by Mind Our Future, Wellfest brought the community together for a vibrant day of wellbeing, creativity, conversation, music, food, and connection at Llwyn Isaf.

Despite some very mixed weather, the atmosphere throughout the day was fantastic, with an impressive turnout and a huge variety of organisations and activities on offer.

There really was something for everyone:
🎵 Live music and performances
💃 Barn dancing and circus skills
🐴 Pony petting
🏃 Exercise and wellbeing activities
🎨 Creative workshops
🍕 Wood fired pizza and Peace Kitchen curry
🤝 Community organisations and support services

Throughout the day, TCC spoke with exhibitors and organisations supporting mental wellbeing across the region, inviting them to share more about their work and the importance of events like Wellfest.

🎥 Take a look at the video and images below for some highlights from the day!



TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru
Advance Brighter Futures
New Meddwl Ymlaen - Mind Our Future
NHS
https://www.facebook.com/BetsiCadwaladr/about
St John Ambulance
Wrexham Libraries
Box of Sunshine
MPCT Wales
Bloomers Wellbeing CIC
Wrexham Family Information Service
Jubilee Beau Unicorn Equine Project CIC

27/05/2026

We’re closing our MHVC launch video series with ASNEW 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and supported the launch of the Mental Health Voices Collaboration at Tŷ Pawb.

This is only the beginning of the conversation.

🎥 Watch today’s final video below.


TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru
Advance Brighter Futures
ASNEW

26/05/2026

Today’s MHVC launch series video features The King's Trust.

Thank you to all the organisations and individuals helping support conversations around mental health, accessibility, and lived experience across Wrexham and North Wales.

🎥 Watch below.


TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru
Advance Brighter Futures
The King's Trust

25/05/2026

Today’s MHVC launch series continues with Bloomers Wellbeing 💚

The launch event created space for organisations and individuals to come together, connect, and share experiences around mental health support in our communities.

🎥 Watch today’s video below.


TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru
Advance Brighter Futures
Bloomers Wellbeing CIC

24/05/2026

Today’s MHVC video features Barnardo's Online Services sharing their reflections from the launch event at Tŷ Pawb.

Thank you to everyone continuing to support honest conversations around mental health and wellbeing.

🎥 Watch below.


TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru
Advance Brighter Futures
Barnardo's

23/05/2026

Today’s MHVC launch video features AVOW.

Partnerships and community collaboration are central to creating meaningful local change, and it was fantastic to see so many organisations involved in the launch event.

🎥 Watch below.


Advance Brighter Futures
TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru
AVOW

22/05/2026

Another important voice from the MHVC launch event 💚
Today’s video continues our conversations with Caniad and highlights the value of lived experience in shaping better support and understanding.
🎥 Watch below.

TCC - Together Creating Communities / Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru
Advance Brighter Futures

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