At the John Burns Foundation, we believe that the true measure of our impact is found in the experiences of the people, families, volunteers, and organisations we work alongside every day.
Whether it's a child growing in confidence through our Reading Dogs programme, a community group finding a welcoming space to meet, or an individual discovering new opportunities for wellbeing and connection, every story matters.
We are incredibly grateful to receive feedback that helps us understand the difference our projects make and inspires us to continue developing services that respond to the needs of our communities.
Your thoughtful and compassionate approach was so appreciated and enabled meaningful interactions and helped ensure that every child felt valued and at ease.
“Your accommodation has been amazing this year and, once again, you have all gone above and beyond to support us. Thank you so much for everything you do and we very much appreciate it.” – The Cwtchers
“On behalf of everyone at Angor, we would like to thank you for everything you do for us.” – Angor
The pupil was visibly more confident reading aloud and became much more willing to have a go."
"Attendance improved, confidence grew, and the young person became much more enthusiastic about coming to school."
"It was wonderful to see the young person smiling, engaging in conversation and feeling happy reading aloud."
"The pupil looked forward to every session and developed a genuine enjoyment of reading."
"The Foundation provides a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. It has become an important part of our community."
"Thank you for creating opportunities that simply wouldn't exist otherwise. The support, activities and facilities have made a real difference to so many people."
"The staff and volunteers always go above and beyond. You can tell they genuinely care about the people they support."
"Having access to such a wide range of activities and experiences has helped me build confidence, meet new people, and improve my wellbeing."
“Thank you very much for everything you do for us during the year. The staff are so cheerful and they go out of their way to be helpful.” – Hazel
“Thank you for all you do to make our lives happier. Merry Christmas to you all and God bless you all.” – Sheila
“Have a magical Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thanks for everything you do during the year. Best wishes to you all.” – Bobbie
“To all the staff, thank you for everything.” – Chair Based Exercise Group
We are proud to work with schools, community groups, charities, businesses, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and local organisations across South West Wales. Their feedback helps us improve, grow, and ensure that our services continue to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
If you would like to share your experience of the John Burns Foundation, please contact our team. We welcome feedback from participants, families, volunteers, community groups, schools, and partner organisations.
Together, we're building stronger, healthier and more connected communities across South West Wales.