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Groundbreaking VR mental health intervention trialled in Wales
Autumn 2025
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.
We’re Hiring: Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant
Summer 2025
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 in the upper Neath, Afan, Rhondda and Cynon valleys.
£36,160 awarded to Bryn Sion Baptist Church to help transform listed chapel into flexible community space
Summer 2025
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.
Funding Awarded to Explore the Possibility of a 3G Pitch in Resolven!
From Drab to Fab!
PYC – Helping Businesses to Develop and Grow Busy Pins & Needles – Learning to Sew
Summer 2025
Busy Pins and Needles is a family-run fabric shop located in Aberdare. Not only do they offer a wide range of craft supplies, but they also use these supplies to create stunning and unique creations that are exclusive to their store. They provide an extensive selection of fabrics, wool, and knitting supplies, along with sewing essentials. Their staff are highly knowledgeable and experienced, and can offer tailored advice to customers who need help.
Animal Friendly – The Vegan Coffi House, Aberdare
Board Changes at Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund
Summer 2025
We’re announcing some important changes to our Board of Directors. As we welcome new voices, we also take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you and farewell to two long-standing Board Members, Michelle Coburn-Hughes and Martin Veale. Their leadership, commitment and contribution have been instrumental in shaping our work and values, and they leave with our deepest gratitude and best wishes for the future.
JOB VACANCY – Finance and Administration Officer
£23,100 awarded to Welsh ICE for Mastering Marketing Programme
Summer 2025
The Mastering Marketing Programme is a targeted, mentor-led support initiative designed to help small and micro businesses build their marketing capacity, increase visibility, and ultimately grow their income.
The fund is committed to supporting initiatives that help independent businesses to become more financially secure and sustainable, and this programme will build long-term marketing confidence and capability through hands-on, personalised support.
Regeneration project receives £477,285 to tackle empty homes in Wales
Summer 2025
A housing regeneration project has received a substantial funding package to address the high number of empty properties in Wales.
Community Impact Initiative has been awarded £477,285 by the Pen Y Cymoedd Community Fund to continue work regenerating empty properties in the upper reaches of the Neath, Afan, Rhondda and Cynon valleys through its Building Resilience in Communities (BRiC) project.