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Friends of Cardiff Reservoirs - Environmental

Last updated: 11/05/2026
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What we do

Friends of Cardiff Reservoirs (FoCR) works with Welsh Water to manage and improve the biodiversity of the Llanishen reservoir site. We develop and manage volunteering opportunities which FoCR members can sign up to via a bespoke website - these include environmental activity such as woodland management or biodiversity surveys.
There are also opportunities to support special events and projects. A current project, for example, focuses on capturing people's memories of the reservoir site and compiling a digital archive of stories, photos and videos etc.
We are also keen to work with external organisations (eg voluntary organisations, NHS services, to create, in partnership, wellbeing opportunities for priority groups.
As part of this community wellbeing commitment we are starting (on 1st June 2026) to host weekly 'walk and chat' sessions, on Monday mornings, meeting at the visitor centre 10am. All welcome and no booking required.

Who do we support

Everyone is welcome to visit the reservoir site and the Visitor Centre.
Most volunteering opportunities have a minimum age limit of 18 years.
Community groups are welcome to contact us to arrange a suitable guided visit or wellbeing activity.
Individuals who would like a boost to their mental wellbeing - including those who are referred by social prescribing services - are welcome to come along to our weekly Monday morning 'Walk and Chat' sessions.

This service is for people aged 18+.

Is there a charge to use this service?

Depends - Visiting the site is free of charge, but there are charges for parking (if more than 1.5 hours) the cafe, water sport activities, room bookings and Ranger services.

Can anyone use this service?

Anyone can visit and anyone can become a member of Friends of Cardiff Reservoirs in order to volunteer (although most opportunities are for 18 years +). Volunteer led guided walks and hosted events need to be arranged through a recognised community group, and jointly managed.

 Address

 You can send post here:

Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs Visitor Centre
Lisvane Road
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 0BB

 You can visit us here:

Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs Visitor Centre
Lisvane Road
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 0BB

 Opening times

Our organisation is run by volunteers. We aim to respond to emails within a few days.

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We will take reasonable steps to ensure the information within the website is as accurate as possible. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information. The contributors themselves maintain their own information and they welcome feedback about the accuracy of the information they provide. Those accessing it are advised to take reasonable steps to consider its content before acting upon it. This could include seeking professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the information within our website.

Please note that the results found when searching in English or Welsh on the English and Welsh sides of the website (www.dewis.wales or www.dewis.cymru) will sometimes differ. Providers can (subject to rules around language standards that apply to some provision) choose to enter their information in English only, in Welsh only, or bilingually. Whilst we try to use the technology within the site to limit the impact of their choice, both terminology and the structure of the languages mean that differences in the results produced is sometimes inevitable.

We assume no responsibility for the content of websites linked on our site. Such links are provided for your information only and should not be interpreted as endorsement by us of those linked websites. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. We reserve the right to reject or remove links to any website if we find the site content inappropriate.

For more information please refer to the full terms and conditions.