The Amber Project

It is with great sadness that we must announce that Church Army’s Amber Project will close by the end of the year.

The Amber Project has done incredible work supporting young people (aged 14-25) in Cardiff and the surrounding areas who experience self-harm. Over the past 20 years there have been a huge amount of encouraging, inspiring and life-transforming stories that have come from the dedicated support delivered by a brilliant team.

However, like many charities today, Church Army has had to make some difficult decisions due to a challenging financial environment.  In June 2024, after a review of the costs needed to run the Amber Project safely and effectively and with consideration of our charitable objectives, Church Army’s Board sought to look for an alternative organisation to take over the project. Sadly, after a wide and comprehensive search, we have not found a suitable organisation willing and/or able to do this. It leaves us with no choice but to close the project.

The wellbeing and safety of all current participants in the Amber Project, many of whom are vulnerable teenagers and young adults, remain our highest priority. We are committed to supporting them through these last few months of the project, and ensuring they receive support through these challenging times.

Church Army continues to support young people across the UK and Ireland, through our Centres of Mission, Ty Bronna project, and our network of youth churches. We remain committed to igniting faith and restoring life in places where hope can be hard to find.

We would like to thank the staff, supporters and young people who have contributed to the life-transforming work of Amber over the years and whilst this chapter is drawing to a close we know the legacy of the project will live on through the impact it has had on thousands of people over the last 20 years.