Pathways to the Past is an exciting new initiative from Tempo Time Credits, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, aimed at celebrating and preserving the rich heritage of Neath Port Talbot. This program works with local voluntary organisations and their current and potential volunteers, connecting them to important heritage projects and encouraging their involvement in preserving local history.
Connecting Volunteers with Heritage
Pathways to the Past aims to increase the number and diversity of volunteers in Neath Port Talbot, creating a sustainable approach to recruiting and retaining volunteers. By aligning volunteering with heritage initiatives, the program ensures that heritage organisations in the borough continue to thrive, creating lasting connections to local history for future generations.
Supporting Heritage and Strengthening Communities
By linking volunteering to heritage projects, Pathways to the Past provides an exciting opportunity for people to become more involved in their local history, while also improving their skills, confidence, and connections to others. In doing so, it strengthens both Neath Port Talbot’s heritage sector and its broader community, ensuring that volunteer-led heritage initiatives have the support they need to continue thriving.
What our team have been up to so far!
Although Pathways to the Past is a new project, the team in Neath Port Talbot has already hit the ground running and found their feet in the community! They’re out and about, connecting with volunteers, local groups, heritage organisations, and making sure that everyone is involved in preserving and celebrating the area’s rich history.
At the heart of this team are Saffron and Janet, the dynamic duo who spend their days meeting inspiring volunteers and Heritage organisations, supporting community groups, and weaving a web of connections that will last for years to come.
Below, you’ll find a few snapshots of their adventures as they work hard to make Pathways to the Past a success. Stay tuned—you’ll be seeing a lot more from them as the project grows!
Contact the Neath Port Talbot Team
Whether you’re looking to chat about your local heritage organisation, if you run a community group, need help finding the best ways to use your Time Credits, or just want to learn more about how we’re connecting the community, Saffron and Janet are here to help! They’re passionate about bringing people together and creating lasting connections. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them for more information or to get involved:
Saffron Isaac: saffronisaac@wearetempo.org | 07378 253038
Janet Weaver: janetweaver@wearetempo.org | 07958 150211
They can’t wait to hear from you!