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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…

This project goes into schools and offers skill development with hands-on learning experiences, helping students to cultivate crucial skills such as planning, analysis, and evaluation through practical projects. The workshop’s focus on wind energy and its relevance to the local community of Pen y Cymoedd provides an authentic context for learning. Students will not only…

PyC first supported AFC Llwydcoed in 2020 when they wanted to build new spectator stands. With the arrival of the FAW League restructure for the 2020/21 season, the Club had to find sponsors and grants worth £75,000 to meet the FAWs criteria just to stay at the Tier 3 level they were already at. A…