Case Studies

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Case Studies

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Read some of our most recent case studies about some of what we have supported so far

Animal Friendly – The Vegan Coffi House, Aberdare
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The Vegan Coffi House opened on 18 April 2023, at 1A Weatheral Street, Aberdare. The plant-based and animal-friendly café provides a selection of cupcakes, pastries and treats along with gluten-free options and a variety of plant-based milks. Meirion Withey and Jeraldine Waddingham, are the owners of The Vegan Coffi House, “to bring something different” to…

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PYC – HELPING BUSINESSES TO DEVELOP AND GROW BUSY PINS & NEEDLES – LEARNING TO SEW
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Busy Pins and Needles is a family-run fabric shop located in Aberdare. Not only do they offer a wide range of craft supplies, but they also use these supplies to create stunning and unique creations that are exclusive to their store. They provide an extensive selection of fabrics, wool, and knitting supplies, along with sewing…

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From Drab to Fab!
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Phill Godfrey Painting and Decorating Services are based within the Neath Valley and have been providing Painting and Decorating services throughout Wales and England including Domestic, Commercial and Residential for over 17 years. Under Round 15 of our Micro Fund, PyC provided the business with a grant of £5,200 to assist with the purchase of…

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Talisha’s Hearing Clinic – From Idea to Impact
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Back in Round 11, Talisha approached the PyC Micro Fund with a vision: to open a hearing clinic in Aberdare that would fill a real gap in local provision. She was awarded £5,000 to support start-up costs, enabling her to offer: Hearing assessments Prescription and provision of private hearing aids Earwax removal Ear and noise…

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Moonshine Events UK – Turning Dreams into Sustainable Success
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Business Name: Moonshine Events UK Location: Resolven Fund Awarded: £3,600 Funded By: The Micro Fund Date of Award: October 2024 Overview In September 2024, Penelope approached the Micro Fund with a vision: to expand their mobile bar business, Moonshine Events UK, into a full-time operation that could serve both private and public events. The Micro…

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The Tea Rooms Travelling Tea Pilot
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Bringing Community Together – One Cup at a Time Thanks to support from the Pen y Cymoedd, local business The Tea Rooms was able to take their warm, welcoming café experience on the road — piloting a Travelling Tea Room in two villages: Cwmgwrach and Rhigos. With PyC funding, a part-time staff member was recruited…

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