Case Study – £2,750 awarded to local training business BPI Consultancy
FEBRUARY 21st 2024
This time last year we funded a Cynon based business BPI Consultancy.
They have been delivering high quality business to business training for over 30 years and approached the fund as they wanted to invest in their staff and upskill them to start delivering IEMA training (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment).
Rather than have to pay external consultants if they could train and qualify their own staff they could offer this essential qualification across South Wales and strengthen their position as a training provider.
- The fund awarded £2,750 and they matched the same amount.
- They have now completed training and accreditation and are delivering the training regularly.
“For us as a fund this was an opportunity to support a business to upskill their staff and become more resilient but also to get opportunity for IEMA training locally and we are thrilled to see how many businesses are working their way towards becoming more sustainable after completing this course” – Kate Breeze, Pen y Cymoedd.
“We’re thankful to Pen y Cymoedd Community Fund for their support, enabling us to offer IEMA training and contribute to sustainability in South Wales. This grant has not only enhanced our capabilities but also strengthened our commitment to delivering top-quality training. We’re excited to continue making a positive impact together.” – Mark Adams, BPI Consultancy
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.