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When Bridie called into our office early 2023 with a vision board to create Coco’s Coffee and Candles we could see straight away that this was an exciting business that would be impactful in Aberdare town centre. Already running a candle shop in a side street, this was an ambitious plan to take on a much larger, more central…

Back in 2018 we engaged the local CVCs to offer practical help and support to fund communities. Since then they have provided: Provided development support to hundreds of Fund applicants and grant recipients Helped groups apply for funding from PyC and other funders Offered training, mentoring and guidance Supported the PyC team Signposted and introduced…

Cornerstone Church is the proud home of the essential warehouse, a vital community initiative that serves as a lifeline, providing free and essential items to individuals and families in need within the Cynon Valley. Managed by dedicated local volunteers, this project not only meets tangible needs but also contributes to building a sense of confidence,…

We are delighted to announce that Thomas Jones has recently been nominated and elected as the new Chair of the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund Board. Thomas joined the Board in June 2022 and is a Senior Compliance Advisor at Cardiff University. Thomas provides advice on legal and regulatory requirements on a range…

We were delighted to receive more than 100 applications, and by awarding grants to 44 businesses and community organisations within the fund area, we are investing another £178,000 to the local community. We hope that every organisation and business has great success in their endeavours. The team is always pleased to meet and chat if…

A former miner’s institute, turned hotel, that resides in the stunning Afan Valley, is currently working hard to safeguard its future after receiving significant investment from Pen y Cymoedd. While the prospects of the iconic Afan Lodge remain uncertain, investors and the management team at the venue are determined to unleash its full potential and…

Based in Ferndale, Kingsward Ltd. is a thirty-year-old manufacturing company with a focus on tube manipulation, laser cutting, sheet bending, welding, milling/turning, and powder coating. Following the recent acquisition of Kingsward Ltd. by a new management team, the company is transitioning to new, more effective IT and computer systems, which will allow them to greatly increase production. This will…

We were thrilled to be able to assist Citizen’s Advice RCT when they approached the fund to help create 1.5 jobs to provide crucial community support over a two-year period. It was evident that being able to give advice and support in this way, would help individuals to resolve their social welfare needs. We are…

The Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru (INCC) is aiming to increase the fortunes of one of Wales’s rarest and most threatened mammal species – the Water Vole. Without conservation support, it is likely that the beautiful and once common Water Vole will become extinct in Wales in the near future. Funding from the Pen y…