News

Interlink RCT continuing support for communities in PyC fund area with an award of £80,856 over 3 years.

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For 6 years now, both NPT CVS (in Neath and Afan) and Interlink RCT (in Rhondda and Cynon) have been supporting communities in the fund area. They have offered dedicated…

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Treherbert RFC awarded £21,243.85 for their ‘Sport goes green’ project!

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Treherbert RFC was founded nearly 150 years ago and is steeped in mining history. The club is run by local volunteers for the benefit of the local community and is…

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PyC thrilled to announce 3 year funding support to Tempo Time Credits for new Cynon Valley Credits programme

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The funding of £127,260 over 3 years will allow Tempo to develop a flagship volunteer project in the Cynon Valley, offering underrepresented and vulnerable groups, working-age individuals, and young people…

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Resolven RFC and Cricket Club awarded with £23,951 to install Solar Panels, Battery storage and EV charging points.

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Resolven RFC and Cricket Club approached the fund for funding to install Solar Panels, Battery storage and EV Charging points, which were identified as the club’s priorities following an Energy…

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Micro Fund Round 16 Results

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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’s New Role

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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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Introducing our new staff member – Guy Smith

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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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Afan Lodge

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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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Exciting new Business Growth Accelerator Programme supported by Pen y Cymoedd grant of £26,000

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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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PyC Loan Success: Empowering Businesses to Reach New Heights

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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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