From Drab to Fab!
JUNE 22nd 2025
Phill Godfrey Painting and Decorating Services are based within the Neath Valley and have been providing Painting and Decorating services throughout Wales and England including Domestic, Commercial and Residential for over 17 years.
Under Round 15 of our Micro Fund, PyC provided the business with a grant of £5,200 to assist with the purchase of a large capacity spray paint and plaster machine.
“Through the purchase of the spray paint/plaster machine it has proven to be a great asset to our team in cutting the time spent in old time trade skill of plastering by hand – therefore reducing the risk on injury from heavy workload though the ease of using the machine. It has provided a great level of support in completing a number of local jobs for residents and for some local businesses also”. Owner – Phil Godfrey
Phil is currently planning to expand their workshop capacity to enable them to take on a greater level of bespoke furniture, kitchen resprays. Which may result in the business looking to employ an additional 1-2 members of staff to aid this expansion.
PYC wishes the business continued to success in the future and they can be followed on social media or directly contacted as follows:
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/phillgodfrey90/
email
phillgodfrey@hotmail.co.uk
Phone
07792 912 158
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.