BOWLS +
NOVEMBER 9th 2017
BOWLS +
TREHERBERT BOWLS CLUB
£2793.61 – MICRO FUND – FEB 2017
The club is a real community resource in Treherbert, running regular and well-attended sessions for people of all ages. They have a strong junior section, work with tenants’ groups, provide after-match games and social events for families and older people in the pavilion. The club’s inclusive and pro-active approach is paying off and will be of interest to others – they are more than happy to share their learning and experience. Their grant request was modest and quotes had been provided for all items.
“We were able to meet the increasing demand at our bowling sessions with the extra bowls. We were able to provide a better environment in the clubhouse with new and brighter seating. We benefitted from this grant because our facilities give us and our members a sense of pride in what we are achieving by providing the community with something they can enjoy. The new seating brightened up the clubhouse and the pupils of Penpych and Penyrenglyn were seated in own colours for their annual school match at the club. It was a joy to see.” Quote from Clive Sheridan – Treherbert Bowls Club
LOCATION OF ACTIVITY: TREHERBERT
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.