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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 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…

When Glynneath Town Council first approached the fund with plan to transform Glynneath Miners Welfare Park into a destination park, by building on the potential of existing facilities, and adding new ones which will serve the local community and the Neath Valley for many years to come we were excited as rather than piecemeal approach…

STRONGER CHARITIES, STRONGER COMMUNITIES From working alongside hundreds of charities every year, we know it is an incredibly challenging time for frontline organisations as they are under greater pressures than ever before. Charity leaders and their teams are working hard to respond to the increases in demands from their beneficiaries who need their services more…

We first supported Valleys Kids with a large grant to establish and support their amazing social enterprise The Play Yard back in 2019. That facility is now a well-used and valued local asset. Like all charities, the last few years have been really difficult for Valleys Kids with the pandemic, the cost of living crisis…