Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 19hHomelessness is more than not having a roof over your head. It's uncertainty, isolation and a future that feels out of reach. For young people, it can change the course of their lives. Let’s join together to make homelessness a thing of the past. Share this and stand in solidarity 🫶 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026From now until midday on 13 October, eligible donations made through Big Give will be doubled while match funding remains. A huge thank you to our Champion funder, Admiral Group PLC, for making this match funding opportunity possible. Donate here: donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS... 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026For many women, homelessness starts with domestic abuse. Leaving an abusive relationship can mean leaving behind a home, financial security, support networks and confidence. Llamau helps women rebuild after abuse and homelessness by providing safety, support and hope for the future. 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026What a day at the Cardiff Half Marathon 🏃♀️🏃♂️ A huge congratulations to all the runners! 💙 Thank you to our incredible runners for your determination, dedication and fundraising efforts. Swipe through to see some of our favourite moments from an unforgettable day! 📸 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 04/10/2026👟 Join Team Llamau at the Cardiff Half Marathon 2027! Every mile you run and every pound you raise will help Llamau continue supporting young people, women and children facing homelessness across Wales. Could 2027 be your year? 🏅 Register today: www.tickettailor.com/events/llamau/… 001
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Homelessness among young people is a growing challenge that demands action. This helpline is the only out-of-hours service of its kind in Wales, offering urgent support when no one else can. 👉 Please share, ensure young people know where to turn if they face homelessness - 08000 495 495 001
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 22/09/2026On Friday 18th September, Llamau staff and corporate supporters came together to have afternoon teas to mark the 40th Anniversary of Llamau. We thank everyone who took part, including Go.Compare who kindly supported the cake making competition for our teams as part of their Afternoon 40TEA Events. 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 15/09/2026📸 We’d love to see your 40tea parties! Share your photos with us and show us how you’re marking 40 years of Llamau. Because lasting solutions take time, understanding and investment, but they work. And together, we can help make an even bigger difference 💙 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Join us on Friday 18th September for a Llamau Afternoon 40TEA fundraiser, sponsored by Go.Compare 🫖🍰 Whether you’re baking a cake and hosting a tea party in your office, school or, getting together with friends and family, every cuppa and every slice can help raise much needed funds for Llamau. 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Since 1986, we’ve made a positive difference to the lives of more than 180,000 people. That’s 40 years of understanding, support, prevention and lasting solutions that we want to mark with you. #Llamau40 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 07/09/2026A statement from Llamau on the pause to all new gender affirming surgery, surgical assessments and scheduled surgery. 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Our joint statement from Homes For All Cymru on the proposed restrictions of social housing in Wales 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Supported Lodgings hosts provide a room and supportive home for a young person with experience of homelessness. Can you give a home to a young person today? Find out more here: ow.ly/95U550QYXkk 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 17/08/2026We are currently hiring multiple roles throughout our organisation, one of these might be the one for you: www.llamau.org.uk/about/careers 001
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Looking for a way to give back? We are looking for fundraising volunteers to join a welcoming community help us in our mission to end youth homelessness in Wales. click here and sign up 👉 www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/volunt… 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 12/08/2026When women have safe housing and the right support, they can rebuild their lives and communities grow stronger. Read our blog: www.llamau.org.uk/news/when-women-a… 001
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 25/07/2026🫧⏰ 1 DAY TO GO! ⏰🫧 We can’t wait to see you at the start line for the bubbliest event of the year! Get your t-shirt ready, and prepare for a day full of foam and fun 🙌 🎟️ This is your last chance to get tickets! www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/events… 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 22/07/2026🎉 We're excited to welcome Solo Service Group as an official sponsor of Bubble Rush Cardiff 2026! 🫧 Their generous support will help us bring another unforgettable Bubble Rush to Cardiff. A huge thank you to everyone at Solo Service Group for helping us create brighter futures 🫶 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 19/07/2026In just seven days, Pontcanna Fields will be full of bubbles! Who's excited? 🙌 Haven't got your tickets yet? Make sure to use code FLASH20 for 20% off but the sale ends Monday 12pm so be quick, you don't want to miss this 🫧 www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/events… 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 17/07/2026🫧✨ FLASH SALE ✨🫧 This weekend ONLY you can get 20% OFF your Bubble Rush tickets! 🎟️ Use code FLASH20 at checkout. ⏰ Be quick! Offer ends Monday 12pm and tickets won't last forever. Get your tickets here: www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/events… 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Non-binary people deserve to feel safe, and accepted. Sadly, many LGBTQ+ young people experience rejection that can leave them without support and, for some, without a home. We're committed to creating spaces where everyone is respected for who they are and can access support without judgement. 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Expect bubbles, music, and a brilliantly fun day out but only if you get your tickets today: www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/e... 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Faithfuls, your mission is clear: get yourselves to Bubble Rush on Saturday, 26 July! 🫧 We're thrilled that singer and The Traitors UK Series 3 star Elen Wyn will be joining us as our host for the day and performing live on stage 🎤 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 09/07/2026We're excited to welcome Eversheds Sutherland as an official sponsor of Bubble Rush Cardiff 2026! 🫧 Their support will help make this year's event bigger, brighter and even more impactful, while helping Llamau continue supporting young people, women and children facing homelessness across Wales 🫶 021
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 01/07/2026As we close out Pride Month, we're reminded that the need for safe spaces doesn't end on 30th June. Every young person deserves to feel accepted, safe to be themselves 🌈 Pride may be one month, but our commitment lasts all year 💙 Read more: www.llamau.org.uk/news/why-does-pri… 010
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Every performance on their M72 World Tour leaves a positive legacy in the communities they visit, and we’re so proud that Cardiff, and Llamau, are part of that. Thank you for helping us make a lasting difference throughout Wales 🫶 #MetallicaGivesBack #Metallica 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 30/06/2026🎸 A thunderous thank you to Metallica's @allwithinmyhands.org Foundation! Following their incredible Cardiff show, we've been truly honoured with a £20,000 donation that will help us support young people, women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Wales 💙 121
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 22/06/2026🎉 VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 We've got some fantastic local Welsh businesses joining us at Bubble Rush Cardiff! 💙 🍦 Daisy & Belle Ice Cream 🌭 Frank's Hot Dogs 📸 RS360 Video Booth Who's excited? 🙌 Get your tickets today: www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/events… 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Looking for a unique Father's Day treat? We're giving you 25% OFF Bubble Rush tickets this weekend ONLY with code - FATHERSDAY25 Get together and make unforgettable memories 🙌 Book now 👉 www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/events… 001
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Getting to march with you all through Cardiff, having the young people we support striding with us in solidarity, it meant the world 💙 We show up at Pride because LGBTQ+ young people are significantly more likely to face homelessness, around four times more than their peers. This must change. 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Bubble Rush is back 🎉 You can expect even more bubbles, even more laughter and did we say more bubbles? We return to Pontcanna Fields, 26th July! Already going? Tag your friends and go together! 🫶 Get your tickets before they're gone: www.llamau.org.uk/support-us/events… 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Ahead of Pride Cymru, young people supported by Llamau have been busy designing and creating their own Pride merch! 🫶 We're incredibly proud to see their ideas come to life and we can't wait to see them marching with everyone tomorrow 💙 Are you going to be at Pride Cymru? We'll see you there! 011
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We provide ‘Gender (Women) Specific’ supported accommodation projects in Newport and Cardiff, these provide vital safe homes for women who do not feel safe, are at risk of harm / exploitation from others. If you'd like to read more on our Gender specific support, click herellamau.org.ukBridging the gap in support for women facing homelessness - Llamau 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Llamau know from working closely with our Local Authority partners in Wales that the numbers of women who are ‘rough sleeping’ / presenting as homeless, either alone or as part of a couple, has been increasing in recent years in Wales. 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Following today's report by the BBC that shows increasing numbers of women are not being identified as being homeless 👇bbc.co.ukMore women sleeping rough than official figures suggest, charities warnTwo thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method. 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Make a difference this Volunteer's Week 💙 Join us at Morrisons in Cardiff Bay on Friday 5 June and help raise vital funds for young people, women and children facing homelessness across Wales. 🕙 10am–6pm (stay as long as you'd like) Email volunteering@llamau.org.uk to register your interest 021
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 01/06/2026🌈 Happy Pride! 🌈 For 40 years we have stood with LGBTQ+ young people, women and children as they face homelessness and isolation just for being themselves. Follow us throughout the month as we share stories, raise awareness, and spotlight the work being done through Wales to change that for good 021
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 28/05/2026In the last year 88% have progressed positively into further Education, Employment or Training showing how a trauma informed, safe education space can have a positive impact." 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 28/05/2026At our six education centres in Wales, we deliver a tailored programme where we work with the individual to help them back into education... 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 28/05/2026"From our extensive experience of working with young people who, for a diverse range of reasons, have not been able to succeed in mainstream education, when a person centric approach is taken, it allows personal characteristics including mental health issues to be accommodated alongside learning.... 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 28/05/2026One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, this report from the BBC warns. Mark Willmore, Director of Education at Llamau explains the importance of a 'person centric' approach below 🧵bbc.co.ukYoung people out of work or training costing UK £125bn as report warns of 'perfect storm'A report warns the UK is "at risk of a lost generation" with number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031. 100
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Join us for a relaxed virtual drop-in session to chat with the team, explore volunteering opportunities, and meet fellow volunteers 💙 📅 Monday 01/06 🕦 11:30am – 1:30pm 📍 Drop in anytime Fancy coming along? Email volunteering@llamau.org.uk and register your interest! Don't forget your cuppa ☕ 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Today we’re celebrating Pansexual & Aromantic Visibility Day 🌈 Too many LGBTQ+ young people still experience rejection and homelessness because of who they are. Visibility, support, and inclusive spaces matter 🫶 We stand with pansexual and aromantic young people across Wales today and every day ✨ 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 21/05/2026We are delighted that in the Vale of Glamorgan our first Registered Childrens Home has received Excellent and Good ratings across all key categories in its recent and first inspection by Care Inspectorate Wales. You can read the full story here: shorturl.at/7cKWL 010
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Volunteers change lives every day at Llamau 💙 Discover how you could support young people, women and children facing homelessness across Wales. 📅 Monday 01/06 🕦 11:30am – 1:30pm 📍 Drop in anytime Register your interest by emailing volunteering@llamau.org.uk today #Volunteering #Wales 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Youth homelessness can occur because a guardian may not respect a young person's gender identity or sexual orientation. It's crucial that we all let them know they are loved, safe and free from judgement at all times. Care and love goes a long way, Llamau are always by your side 🏳️🌈 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Happy Swansea Pride 🌈✨ We’re proud to stand with LGBTQ+ young people and communities across Wales and today we celebrate love, identity, inclusion, and community throughout Swansea 🫶 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 12/05/2026To read the manifesto in full please click on this link: www.llamau.org.uk/manifesto-en...llamau.org.ukWhat we’re asking of the next Welsh Government - Llamau 000
Llamau @llamau.bsky.social · 12/05/2026These are: 1. Sustainable Ring-Fenced Funding and Investment in the Workforce 2. Prioritise Early Intervention and Prevention 3. Fund Post-16 Education and Employability Support for Neurodiverse Young People 4. Mandate LGBTQ+ Homelessness Data Collection and Inclusive Services. 110