We’re thrilled to announce the latest round of Micro Fund awards – supporting 31 amazing local groups and businesses with a total of £161 to bring their ideas to life across the Pen y Cymoedd area! 🙌
From mental health support and youth mentoring to community events, new local services and growing small businesses – these projects are all about building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.
The Micro Fund is here to help make your community’s vision a reality.
| MFB | A. Jones Agri | A trusted local provider of agricultural services will now expand their reach and offer even more to farmers across the area – especially in shepherding, fencing and machinery work. | £4,026 |
| MFB | Back2Front Physiotherapy | With the purchase of an InBody 270, fitness and rehab clients can now track muscle gain, fat loss, and metabolic health – helping them stay motivated, informed, and on the right path to recovery. | £6,000 |
| MFB | Cuts ’N Curls | A cherished salon is getting a well-deserved refurbishment. | £2,004.90 |
| MFB | Dylan’s Pets | This much-loved pet shop is expanding! A new in-store pet grooming space will not only support a local groomer to launch and grow their business but also generate additional income for Dylan’s Pets. A perfect example of business supporting business. | £6,500 |
| MFB | EcoShield Windows | With professional marketing support, this local partnership will expand their reach and visibility, strengthening brand presence in a competitive market. | £2,500 |
| MFB | Hendrefawr Agri | New machinery will boost capacity, efficiency, and allow for new services including sustainable woodland management and affordable firewood supply. A step forward for the environment and local employment. | £6,500 |
| MFB | Infinity Photo | Helping 20+ local businesses look their best! Infinity Photo will offer Full Branding Sessions to boost visibility, attract new customers, and help local enterprises tell their story through beautiful, professional photography. | £6,500 |
| MFB | Lily Pad Films | From fiction to heritage, this intergenerational initiative is about sharing the Rhondda’s untold stories – and making sure they’re heard far and wide and create a long-term strategy for participatory video-making in RCT. | £6,500 |
| MFB | LV Plumbing | This growing business is investing in local talent through apprenticeships and plans to hire a qualified plumber – helping to meet demand and provide fast, reliable service across the area. | £6,500 |
| MFB | Thomas Lloyd Barbering | This isn’t just a barbershop – it’s a launchpad for young talent. Through 1-to-1 training and mentoring, this project will support individuals at risk of becoming NEET, boost their confidence, and offer a path into the world of barbering. A brilliant blend of business growth and social impact. | £6,500 |
| MFB | Tic Toc Clock Repairs | This unique business is investing in specialist gear-cutting equipment to improve efficiency and expand capacity. | £6,495 |
| MFB | Treherbert Hardware | New key cutting services are coming to this community staple! This addition will diversify the store’s offering, bring in new customers, and boost profits – ensuring even greater service for local residents. | £4,940.08
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| MFC | Afannedd Archers | A family-friendly field archery club in Aberdulais that’s welcoming archers of all ages. With upgraded 3D targets, new toilets (no more seat debates!), and better facilities, they’re set to host international events and festive fun shoots. | £4,016.61 |
| MFC | Autism Life Centres | From sensory experience to independence skills, this swimming initiative is making a real splash in the lives of autistic adults with complex needs – boosting health, confidence, and connection through movement and play. | £2,250 |
| MFC | Parc & Dare Band | With free percussion lessons and community concerts, they’re opening doors to music education and keeping Rhondda’s proud brass band tradition alive. | £6,261.30 |
| MFC | Canolfan Cwmaman | Access for Everyone means dignity, safety & inclusion – new inclusive toilet facilities & fire door for safety, because everyone deserves to feel welcome. | £6,350 |
| MFC | Cape Art | Creativity has found a new home in Gwynfi – Cape Art is giving locals a space to explore, create, and connect through art. With funding support, they’re growing stronger every week. We’re proud to support grassroots arts where it matters most. | £480 |
| MFC | Resolven Bowls Club | This grant will help upgrade the green and buy specialist maintenance equipment – plus it supports fab community efforts like the “Adopt-a-Flowerbed” scheme. Everyone from players to volunteers is getting involved. | £4,218 |
| MFC | Llwydcoed AFC | Upgrading changing rooms to welcome more teams & activities. Partnering with local schools & mental health organisations and providing more access to outdoor sport = better wellbeing for all! | £6,500 |
| MFC | Llyn y Forwyn Angling Club | Upgrading tools and equipment to keep their beautiful lake in tip-top shape for local anglers. Great news for the fishing community in Ferndale. | £1,385 |
| MFC | Glyncorrwg RFC | Indoor seating & outdoor garden makeover. Creating a nature-friendly space for events, quiet moments & fun. | £6,444.30 |
| MFC | Coeden Bywyd Horse Project | Working with a herd of rescued horses, this inspiring project offers regular mentoring sessions for vulnerable young people – helping them build trust, self-belief, and a sense of purpose through powerful connections with animals. | £6,500 |
| MFC | Côr Cwm Cynon | Their project, Canu! Cymreictod! Cyfeillgarwch! focuses on inclusivity and expanding the choir’s reach. The funding will enable them to rehearse regularly at the welcoming and accessible Green Street Chapel, located in the heart of the community. | £1,551 |
| MFC | Abergarwed Allotment Society | Accessible paths so everyone can keep gardening, benches for chatting, resting & soaking up nature. Making sure age or ability doesn’t stop anyone from growing. | £5,912.97 |
| MFC | Friends of Treorchy Park | Fixing the paddling pool pump room = summer fun saved! A beloved community hub for hundreds of families they have a long-term lease, now with long-term resilience. |
£6,500 |
| MFC | Gŵyl Mabon | Gŵyl Mabon is back and ready to shine with new Welsh talent and cultural celebration in Treorchy in 2025 and, after funding their 1st year in 2024, this small grant will help them build on that success in 2025. | £1,100 |
| MFC | Kieron Bailey | Building on the success of ‘Turning the Wheel’, Kieron’s next project invites you to help shape the future of theatre in Upper Rhondda. With local stories, singers, and the Park & Dare stage, this is your chance to be part of the creative process from day one | £6,500 |
| MFC | Maerdy Gifting | Two seaside coach trips – one for isolated over-60s to enjoy friendship and fresh sea air, and another for families who might not otherwise get a holiday. Simple joys, lifelong memories. | £1,100 |
| MFC | Mothers Matter | A vital support network for families, this project provides perinatal mental health services through a new wellbeing hub, home visits, and community outreach – empowering parents with the care they deserve in their most vulnerable moments. | £6,499 |
| MFC | NPT Horse Riders | Creating a dedicated rest stop and social space for local horse riders to pause, grab a cuppa, and connect. With added health & safety equipment, they’ll now be able to host even bigger fun rides in the area. | £2,908.61 |
| MFC | Spectacle Theatre | Exploring masculinity and mental health through the lens of creativity. Spectacle Theatre’s work is creating brave spaces for discussion, empathy, and self-understanding. | £6,500 |