Based just outside fund area, we are not able to consider capital projects but as they are unique in what they offer in the Rhondda Fawr and support veterans and…
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In September 2020 we supported Rhondda Netball with a Micro Fund grant of £4976 to support coaching salaries and training/development. Obviously the pandemic had a devastating impact on sport participation…
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As we celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we are reminded of some of the amazing projects and businesses, founded or fronted by fantastic women, that have been supported by Pen y…
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The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 14th February 2022. Community groups, social enterprises, and new/developing businesses are eligible to apply for grants up to £5,000. The online…
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Today we were thrilled to attend the official launch of the Cynon Linc building in Aberdare. Back in 2018, Age Connects Morgannwg (a charity for older people living in Rhondda…
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Lunabell Glamping and Picnic Events launched in 2021 with the help of a £4,289 Micro Fund grant from Pen y Cymoedd, as the world started emerging from tough lockdown restrictions…
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Last week a brand-new shop opened on the award-winning Treorchy High Street. Green Valley looks absolutely incredible and as a fund we have been proud to support this business start-up…
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As part of the fund’s commitment to refresh membership of the Pen y Cymoedd Board our Chair Dave Henderson will be stepping down from Pen y Cymoedd Board in June…
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We are really pleased to announce the results of Micro Fund Round 10. The fund is awarding £108,224.84 to 30 applicants, this is made up of 13 businesses and 17…
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This month we are welcoming two new Board members, Emma Shepherd who was born and raised in the Cynon Valley currently living in Pontypridd she currently leads on communications, events…
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