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In this role, you will: Oversee the Community Fund’s finances, loan portfolio, and management accounts Act as Deputy to the Executive Director, supporting strategic decision-making Manage the Fund day to day operations Provide insight and analysis to support enterprise and community investments We offer flexible working, a supportive small team, and the chance to shape…

We’re proud to announce that the Pen y Cymoedd Community Fund has awarded £19,500 to Blackline Academy Ltd to deliver The Apex Series – a focused business growth programme designed to support 12 local businesses within the fund area. The Pen y Cymoedd Community Fund is committed to backing initiatives that help local businesses develop,…

Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund is pleased to confirm that the sale of Afan Lodge has now been completed. Afan Lodge ceased trading in November 2024 following a formal consultation with staff. Since purchasing the Lodge in 2019, Pen y Cymoedd had supported its operation through an exceptionally challenging period — including the…

Pen y Cymoedd is pleased to be supporting Clyne and Melincourt Community Council with £25,895 towards an upgrade of Bryn Golwg Play Area, building on previous improvements funded through our Micro Fund in 2019. The aim of the project is to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging outdoor space for children, young people, and families of all ages and abilities…

Tynewydd Pharmacy has been awarded £149,999 to transform its premises and expand access to vital healthcare services, helping to secure a thriving future for patients and the wider community. The award is made up of a £6,500 grant and a repayable loan, reflecting our commitment to ensuring that the Fund can continue to support profit-making…

We’re delighted to share an update as we reach the end of Year 2 of our three-year Children’s Rights project in the Afan Valley through NPT Children’s Rights Unit. Over the past year, around 170 pupils every month have taken part in children’s rights workshops across the primary schools and feeder comprehensive. What’s been really…

A trial programme of mental health support delivered via a virtual reality headset is underway in Wales. The programme developed by mental health charity New Horizons in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) utilises mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) techniques to target improvement in an individual’s mental wellbeing. A VR headset can…

Help us tell the story of community-led change across the Valleys. Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund is looking for an exceptional Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) consultant (or team) to join us on a 2-year journey (with potential for extension) to explore, evidence and share the impact of over a decade of place-based investment…

Bryn Sion Baptist Church in Trecynon has been awarded £36,160 from Pen y Cymoedd as part of a wider £340,000 renovation project that will breathe new life into the historic chapel — preserving its heritage while transforming it into a warm, welcoming and fully accessible space for the whole community. The funding from Pen y…