The Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim is a non-profit event run by volunteers. We rely on donations from the community to support local charities.
This year, proceeds go to our headline Welsh charities
2Wish and
Sir Gareth
Edwards Cancer Charity
and local charities
and organisations.
We spoke to museum volunteers as they explain how much of the museum’s collection is hidden from public view, the enormous work involved in caring for it, and the moment in 2012 when the building faced closure following council cuts.
Founded by Sister Gwyneth Poachcher, Sandville was created to bring people together who were living with cancer and other serious health conditions, offering not just practical help but vital social support. Today, Sandville supports people with cancer, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s, MS, dementia, stroke recovery and other neurological conditions.
Founded in 1980, the choir has long supported the Porthcawl community through music and fundraising, with strong links to the early days of the Christmas Morning Swim via Arlon “Coco” Owens. Their involvement helped shape the spirit of the Swim, with funds raised going on to support local charities, including the Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity.
Last year, we helped raise funds for the following local charities and organisations: