Q:When was the Carmarthen Family Centre Opened?

A: The Carmarthen Family centre first opened in October 1995. It is more affectionately called Ty Ni (Our House) based on the open door philosophy.

Q: Who runs Ty Ni?

A: Ty Ni is run by a management committee of 24 volunteers who meet each quarter. Additionally, the parents are actively involved in the running of the centre, five parents sit on the management committee and we have regular parents' meetings to discuss ideas and projects.

Q: What is Ty Ni's primary purpose?

A: Ty Ni's primary purpose is to support families with young children.

Q: How is this objective achieved?

A: We try to meet this objective by providing a welcoming environment where parents feel comfortable. We offer advice and support and put parents in touch with other agencies that can help them with particular problems. We currently open to children and their parents from 10.00am to 12.00am and 1.00pm to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday. These times vary during school holidays.

Q: How is Ty Ni funded?

A: Ty Ni is funded by the National Lottery Charities Board. We recently recieved a grant to secure work until 2002. Additional funding is recieved from other charitable trusts, statutory bodies, fundraising and donations from various local charitable organisations.