Grassroots
About us
Grassroots is the city centre youth provision for young people. It’s an open access provision, where young people can simply just show up and see us. Based on Charles Street, where for over 40 years we’ve offered a range of services, including information, support and guidance for young people – many of whom are often in crisis. We also act as advocates for young people with other services, ensuring that they receive their entitlements as citizens.
Activities:
- Music recording
- Creative sessions
- Life-skills
- Homelessness support
We work with a range of key partners including Housing & Homeless services; Health & Mental Health; Into Work Services; DWP; Leaving Care; Flying Start and partners in the criminal justice system. We are also ideally placed to signpost and refer young people onto other organisations and services where appropriate.
If it wasn’t for the staff at Grassroots I wouldn’t know where I would be today. They have helped me a lot in the 9 years I have been going there and couldn’t thank them enough for all the support they have given my little ones and myself. They are the most loyal and amazing professional staff around. They do everything in their power to make you fulfil your dreams and set you in the right direction. I don't know where I would be without Grassroots.
Neuro Roots
The group is for young people aged 14-25 years who are neurodiverse. It runs on a Thursday evening 15:30 to 18:30 term time.
Roots remains the only place I have been where all the other people are like me and was the only place other than home where what control I did have wasn’t taken away from me. My point is, I was allowed to be me. Nobody lives in the shadow of anyone else at ASC Roots and, as cliché as it sounds, everyone is equal.
Opening times
Tuesday to Friday – 10:00 – 16:00
Saturdays – 11:00-15:00
Contact Information
Rachael Barry – rachael.barry2@cardiff.gov.uk
Leanne Williams – leanne.williams@cardiff.gov.uk
Mark Hutchinson- mark.hutchinson@cardiff.gov.uk
Grassroots, 58 Charles Street, Cardiff CF10 2GG



