We were delighted to receive more than 105 applications, and by awarding grants to 40 businesses and community organisations within the fund area, we are investing another £149,832.05 to the…
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Shayla joined the fund in 2021 and her role has now changed to Fund Support Officer for Community. Shayla has shown a real passion for working with community and third…
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Guy is joining us as Finance and Fund Manager with a focus on the running of the fund and supporting enterprises that apply to the fund. Guy has years of…
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Today we can confirm that the consultation process with staff at Afan Lodge has concluded. There has been no viable solution to save this business as it currently operates, and…
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Welsh ICE will be delivering a 4-month programme in the upper Rhondda and Cynon to support businesses in that crucial stage a couple of years after start-up. This is often…
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We began providing loans to profitable companies in 2019 with the goal of recycling money back into the community. Our loans are sometimes offered as 100% loan and sometimes offered…
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When Glynneath Town Council first approached the fund with plan to transform Glynneath Miners Welfare Park into a destination park, by building on the potential of existing facilities, and adding…
read moreToday, we are deeply saddened to announce our proposal to close Afan Lodge on Monday 4th November, following a 30-day consultation period with Afan Lodge staff. In 2019 Pen y…
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STRONGER CHARITIES, STRONGER COMMUNITIES From working alongside hundreds of charities every year, we know it is an incredibly challenging time for frontline organisations as they are under greater pressures than…
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We first supported Valleys Kids with a large grant to establish and support their amazing social enterprise The Play Yard back in 2019. That facility is now a well-used and…
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