Newyddion

Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund is delighted to support the development of a major new community resource for Aberdare and the Cynon Valley.  St. Elvan’s Church is an iconic building in the heart of the town and is set to re-invent itself for the 21st century and beyond. The Church’s Community Heritage Project has been awarded…

Every month we hold dedicated appointment sessions around the Area of Benefit so people, groups, businesses can meet us and chat about any projects they have going on that may benefit from the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund If you want to meet us and talk about a Vision Fund proposal, please email enquiries@penycymoeddcic.cymru or…

The Micro Fund is open for applications up to £5,000. The deadline for applications is 12th February 2018 at 5pm. We encourage people to come and talk to us about their application and have advice days where you can book a 25-minute slot to meet Barbara and Katie and chat about your proposal. We have advice…

Name? Barbara Anglezarke Position at Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund CIC? Executive Director Job History (you want to tell us about)? Born in Lancashire (where my name comes from) and brought up there and in Somerset, I came to Wales to study archaeology in Cardiff and never left, so have lived in Wales…

The 3rd round of the Micro Fund is now open! The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 12th February 2018. Community groups, social enterprises, and new/developing businesses are eligible to apply for grants from £300 – £5,000. You can see details of all projects supported so far here, and read some more detailed…

Name? Dave Henderson FRSA Position at Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund CIC? Director Job History (you want to tell us about)? Various retail/commercial sector roles from shop assistant to store manager. 3 Years out, self-funded, to study computing and then “fell” into Further education lecturing by chance. I then spent 35yrs in various…

The Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund CIC is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant of £25,000.00 to Corrwg Cwtch Ltd., a new café business in Glyncorrwg Ponds Visitor Centre in the Afan valley – a vital local facility. The grant will enable this new business to purchase essential equipment and…

Name? Kate Position at Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund CIC? Programme Administrator Job History (you want to tell us about)? I started work in a mortgage company after leaving university with a law degree. I spent many years working at a University assessing grant applications from students in financial hardship and representing the…