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We are thrilled to now be based in Parc Busnes Treorci. It is a fantastic space with lots of local groups and businesses all based there making it a valued local space now. Why are we moving? When the fund started the plan was to move around the fund area of benefit every 5 years…

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 support and we have now agreed to offer funding of £80,856 to Interlink RCT for the next 3 years. Interlink RCT now focus support in…

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 at the heart of Tynewydd at the top of the Rhondda valley. Their main aim is to encourage and increase rugby participation in the Treherbert…

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 opportunities to engage in community volunteering and consultation. The funding will directly create a fulltime Cynon Development Officer role. The beauty of the Time Credit…

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 Survey that they’d had done. The club had already implemented all of the quick fix measures that the survey had identified and the application came…

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 local community. We hope that every organisation and business has great succss in their endeavours. The team is always pleased to meet and chat if…

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 sector and will ensure the provision of the highest quality advice and guidance and lead on the management of small grants to community groups and…

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 experience supporting third sector but a passion for community development as a whole and is excited to join the fund. Kate, Holly and Shayla remain…

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 therefore, Afan Lodge will close to the public on Sunday 3rd November. The business will officially cease trading on Tuesday 5th November. We continue to…

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 the stage businesses really struggle with planning what’s next and this intensive support programme will equip local SMEs with the tools and strategies to overcome…