A School Essentials Grant (SEG) is available to assist families on a low income to buy school uniform, sports kit, uniform for activities, school bags, stationery etc. 

This scheme opens on the 1st July 2024 and closes on the 31st May 2025.  This grant can be used to help with the following:

• The purchase of school uniforms including coats and shoes

• Uniform for enrichment activities including but not limited to; scouts, guides, cadets, martial arts, sports, performing arts or dance.

• Equipment e.g. school bags and stationery

• Specialist equipment where new curriculum activities begin such as design and technology

• Equipment for out of school hours trips such as outdoor learning e.g. waterproofs

• Laptops or tablets

Click to find out more or Apply: School Essentials Grant (valeofglamorgan.gov.uk) 

Open every weekday between 10am and 12noon for people to collect or donate food.

We know that anyone can reach crisis point and we’re here to help.

If you need help from our foodbank there are a few simple steps to follow.  You can call into Arcot House any weekday morning between 10 and 12 where you will be welcomed by our friendly volunteers who will discuss what you need and prepare your food parcel.  You will be asked for your name and details of how many people are in your household .  We normally give enough food for 3 days but understand that peoples circumstances, tastes and facilities are wide ranging and so we try to be as flexible as possible.  As well as a wide range of non perishable foods we try to keep a stock of toiletries, cleaning materials and nappies.

Address: Arcot House, Plassey Street, Penarth, CF64 1EN, 

Telephone: 07761 889120

Join our uniform swap shop Facebook page! 

This group is to help parents with children at Albert Primary school to redistribute and re-use good quality second hand uniform. Hopefully this will save everyone some money and help to save the planet at the same time.

Talent Shack classes are eligible for reduced fees either in the form of Bursaries (free places) or Scholarships (reduced fees)

"We have a fair and open application process which is means tested and has set financial criteria. We ask for confirmation of universal credit / DLA in the form of a letter.  You can also provide referrals from schools, social services or other organisations.

To apply just get in touch and ask for our scholarship and bursary pack. There is a form to fill out which you can do online or in person with one of the team. The team will then review applications and decide who to move onto a second assessment based on criteria met and application strength.

There will then be a short interview in person or on the phone with both parent/guardian and child (if appropriate) followed by an optional audition if we feel that would be beneficial.

To start the process just talk to us. You can reach us by email hello@thetalentshack.co.uk or WhatsApp 07886 020923 or DM us on socials or talk to us in person at the Shack."

For more information on the talent shack, see our 'Performing Arts' Page