Funding Awarded to Explore the Possibility of a 3G Pitch in Resolven!
JUNE 22nd 2025
Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund is pleased to support Resolven Community Council with funding of £15,979.80 for a feasibility study to explore the potential transformation of an underused floodlit MUGA and tennis court into a state-of-the-art 3G synthetic training pitch.
This funding will support them to carry out essential investigative and planning work to understand if a 3G pitch is a viable and sustainable option for Resolven.
At this early stage, the Council is focused on gathering as much local input as possible. Initial feedback from residents and groups has been overwhelmingly positive — but the Community Council wants to hear more voices and ensure the project truly meets community needs before moving forward.
This feasibility funding will enable Resolven Community Council to:
- Undertake site investigations and drainage assessments
- Understand planning and environmental requirements
- Engage more widely with the community to shape the vision
- Assess the affordability and long-term sustainability of the facility
“Resolven Community Council is delighted to have been successful in its request for funding from Pen y Cymoedd to enable us to carry out a feasibility study towards a potential 3G synthetic training Pitch. This will be accessible and beneficial to the whole community helping to improve both fitness and mental health”- Resolven Community Council
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.