£21,144 awarded to Dylan’s Den for their Sustainable Places project in Treorchy
We are pleased to announce that we have awarded £21,144 to Dylan’s Den to deliver their Sustainable Places project in Treorchy.
This funding will support the provision of funded childcare places for up to 34 children over a two-year period, helping families who face financial barriers when accessing or sustaining employment.
The project is designed to support parents and carers at key transition points, including returning to work, starting new roles, undertaking training, or gaining experience through volunteering. By removing the upfront cost of childcare, families will be better able to take up these opportunities and improve their financial stability.
Children attending Dylan’s Den will benefit from a safe, nurturing and play-based environment that supports their confidence, independence, and overall development.
As a well-established childcare provider in Treorchy, Dylan’s Den delivers playgroup, after school, and holiday provision for children aged 2–11. This funding will not only support individual families but will also contribute to wider community benefits, including improved employment outcomes, reduced financial pressure, and progress towards breaking cycles of poverty.
The Sustainable Places project builds on Dylan’s Den’s strong track record of supporting families most in need, and we are proud to support an initiative that creates meaningful, lasting impact in the community.
“We are extremely grateful to have received this funding as it enables us to continue to support children and families by providing quality childcare when parents need it the most.” – Dylan’s Den
The Fund was established by energy company Vattenfall to benefit the communities hosting the Pen y Cymoedd wind farm across the upper Neath, Afan, Rhondda and Cynon Valleys. It exists to support local people, groups and organisations to invest in themselves, their ideas and their communities.
The Community Fund has a substantial annual budget that is index-linked, meaning it increases in line with inflation. As an example, this equated to around £2.5 million in 2025. The Fund will continue to support communities until 2043, creating long-term opportunities for growth, resilience and positive change.
The Fund is managed by an independent, locally based not-for-profit Community Interest Company. It is overseen by a Board of Directors with strong local connections and delivered by a small but dedicated staff team with extensive community engagement experience. We are here to help ensure the Fund delivers on the vision and priorities of local communities.
Over the next 10 years, the Fund is focusing on investment in people, places and businesses — helping the Valleys to thrive, driving bold ideas, supporting transformation and creating lasting impact for current and future generations.