Case Studies

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…

Awarded: £5,000 from Pen y Cymoedd for decking, patio area, fareshare annual subscription, signage and greenhouse “We have linked to the Under the Sky project and we also had GroundWorks in to help with the planting of herbs, fruit and vegetables. The pupils learned a lot about sustainability and understood the importance of reducing food…

Back in March last year Dan y Coed Community Association approached the fund with plans to help the community recover post COVID. They wanted to: • Host jubilee party for community • Run a series of taster classes and events with view to finding out what community wants • Run drop in sessions for community…

Last year we funded Friends of Treorchy Park with a £5,000 grant. They wanted a food van for the park and pool that they run but also to use at other community events that they support. If Pen y Cymoedd supports vehicles we want to be sure they will last for many years and so…

Back in March 2020 we funded Aberdare Art Society with a grant of £1,500. Of course, with the pandemic everything was on hold for a year, and we agreed to extend the grant period. “Our project was to expand our art group and offer new services to local members of the public in hopes that…