Supporting causes

Page updated: 02/06/2025

We would love to hear what you are doing to support a charity or cause close to your heart.

If you are fundraising let us know by emailing marketingandmedia@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Vicky Jones - Joseph's Smile

Name: Vicky Jones

Department: Corporate Services

Charity: Joseph’s Smile

What: A Celebration of Music with Joseph’s Smile, Swansea Building Society Arena

When: 3 September, 2025

Why: With performances from Lee Mead, Brenda Edwards, Steve Balsamo, Rhys Meirion, Karl Morgan, the West End Gospel Choir, and an all-star big band of the UK’s finest session musicians, this promises to be an unforgettable night of hope and purpose because 100% of proceeds go to Joseph’s Smile to support two vital UK based childhood cancer research projects.

Joseph was only 3 years old when he lost his fight to Neuroblastoma. He was diagnosed in April 2021 and sadly lost his life to cancer in December 2021. In Joseph’s legacy, the family started the charity ‘Joseph’s Smile’.

Based in Brynaman, offering crucial assistance to children and their families in the UK who are facing cancer, life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, Joseph’s Smile operate through several support areas, and in 2024 they expanded into childhood cancer research funding and working with other charities to support existing and new kickstart childhood cancer research.

Read more about Joseph’s Smile: www.josephssmile.org

Find out more about the event and get your ticket here: www.celebrationofmusic.co.uk

 

Communities - Macmillan cancer support

Name: Members of the Business Support and Commissioning team

Department: Communities

Charity: Macmillan cancer support

What: Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike 2025

When: 5 July, 2025

Why: The team at 3 Spilman Street wanted to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support who have been supporting a colleague who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.

>If you would like to donate, you can do so here 

Jess Turnbull-Guy - NSPCC

Name: Jess Turnbull-Guy

Section: Pensions

Department: Corporate Services

Charity: NSPCC

What: Cardiff Half Marathon  

When: 05/10/2025

Why: To support a worthy cause whilst doing something I enjoy-ish most of the time ha ha!

>If you would like to donate, you can do so here

Kelly Morris - Hywel Dda Charities

Name: Kelly Morris

Section: L&D

Department: Chief Execs

Charty: Hywel Dda Charities - Chemotherapy, Cancer and A&E

What: 3 Half Marathons - Pembrey, Tenby Long Course, Cardiff Half

When: Throughout 2025

Link to donate: Hywel Dda Health Charities: Kelly's page

Gower Mighty Hike Marathon

Name:  Amy James, Rebecca Richards and Amber Daniels

Section: Communities and Place and Infrastructure

Department: Public Protection and Economic Development

Charity:  Macmillan Cancer Support

What:  Gower Mighty Hike Marathon

When:  5 July 2025

Why: Initially, all wanted a challenge to work towards whilst supporting a good cause, between us we all have so many family members and friends who have had cancer, still battling it and some sadly passing. Macmillan Cancer support is a fantastic cause, providing valuable knowledge and support to help not only cancer patients but their families too.

If you would like to donate, you can do so here https://www.justgiving.com/team/thegirlsquad?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL