The project to redevelop the St Mair's Day Centre into an inclusive community hub started in 2015 when ACM started working with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council and Big Lottery on plans for the building. This developed into a wider partnership that also included Cwm Taff University Health Board and partners from the third sector and the local community.

In August 2018, ACM took over the running of St Mair's ahead of starting major refurbishment work. The aim was to transform the tired building into a bright and welcoming space that the local community would be proud of and could attract visitors and organisations from across the Cynon Valley and beyond.

Construction work started on 17th August 2020 and the building contractor was M and J Cosgrove Contractors Ltd. The design of the building was provided by Ongl Interior Design and Oriel Design. Work on the building was completed 12 months later. It opened to the public as Cynon Linc on 4th October 2021.

The renovation project was supported by a number of funding bodies. These included The National Lottery Community Fund, Dunhill Medical Trust, Pen Y Cymoedd and The Welsh Government Integrated Care Fund.

Cynon Linc is the home for several organisations including our own head office situate eon the first floor. We also operate an over 50’s information point where we support and enable older people to live a healthier, more independent life.

The Hyb kitchen and coffee shop sits at the heart of the building and offers quality tea and coffee, healthy light bites and full meals including an over 60’s Lunchclub.  Another popular part of the facility is Little Lincs stay and play, open 7 days a week. Also based at Cynon Linc are Maendy Surgery, Simply Nails and Signposted Cymru.

Find out more about Cynon Linc by visiting www.cynonlinc.org.uk