Case Studies

Dan y Coed Community association – £4,798.30 C&S Academy Judo – £3,475.15   In March 2022, the committee of Dan y Coed Community Centre in Tonmawr approached the fund to help them put on some community events and run some pilot classes. The aim was to get community back together and see what activities could…

Established in 1931, to help achieve their development vision, they approached Pen y Cymoedd to help employ a Director of Golf and Golf Support Officer for three years and we were thrilled to be able to support them with funding of £110,000. “Glynneath Golf Club has been a part of the Glynneath and Surrounding Community…

Truly a club at the heart of their community, the Community Transformation Project included new pitch side and perimeter fencing to enclose the playing area, re-surfacing of car park, refurbishing the changing rooms and providing additional changing room and shower facilities for girls and ladies teams. This was an ambitious project with their own and…

DARE VALLEY TROUT FISHERY Dare Valley Trout Fishery owner Neil has visited fishing lakes all over the UK and could see the huge potential in a redundant reservoir situated at Dare Valley Country Park to offer something different to people living close by and further afield. He approached PyC for support in developing the lake…

Supported by grant/loan mix of £74,950 from Pen y Cymoedd   Back in early 2021 we supported Morgan a local man with his dream to open a gym and fitness centre. The IronWorX Gym offers a first-class fitness facility with specially designed space, equipment and knowledge. It promotes health, fitness and ultimately well-being within the…

“As well as the fun of the event and the community coming together, we supported this as this was a few groups and local businesses coming together to draw more people to town and to help people see what is available in their area and is we hope the first of many collaborative events in…