PEN Y CYMOEDD
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£46,673 awarded to restore rivers and reconnect communities in the Afan Valley
Summer 2026
We’re delighted to award £46,673.48 to West Wales Rivers Trust for their Valleys River Restorers project. For generations, rivers have been at the heart of communities in the Upper Afan Valley, supporting local community, farming, wildlife and wellbeing. But over time connections have lessened while the rivers themselves face increasing pressure.
Thank you to Jamie Smith
£16,500 awarded to Bee1 Community for Pollinator Patch Challenge
Spring 2026
We are delighted to announce that Bee1 Community has been awarded £16,500 to deliver its inspiring Pollinator Patch Challenge across the Pen y Cymoedd area. The project will empower schools, residents, and local businesses to design and create pollinator-friendly green spaces – from small garden patches to larger community habitats – helping to reverse biodiversity loss while improving access to nature and supporting community wellbeing.
£21,144 awarded to Dylan’s Den for their Sustainable Places project in Treorchy
Spring 2026
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.
Exciting News for the Upper Afan Valley!
Spring 2026
We’re thrilled to share that the Upper Afan Valley has been awarded a £55,945 grant from Pen y Cymoedd to fund a part-time Senior Community Development Officer for the next two years. This role, hosted by Neath Port Talbot CVS, will be based in the Upper Afan Valley and is a significant step forward for local communities.
New Board Member Appointed
Two years in the Open and Trusting Funder Network
Exciting News: Funding for Valleys Kids’ Penyrenglyn Hub!
OUR SPACE | EIN LLE NI – COMPLETION & REFLECTION
Supporting Arts Factory: £26,000 Awarded for Solar Panels to Make Community Spaces Greener
Pen y Cymoedd Fund Announces New Monitoring & Evaluation Partner
Spring 2026
We are excited to announce that, following many years of collaboration with Wavehill, Pen y Cymoedd Fund is entering a new Monitoring & Evaluation contract with People & Work. We want to thank Wavehill for their support, challenge, and insight since 2018 — your work has helped shape how we understand and evidence the difference the Fund makes.
Micro Fund Round 19 Awards Announced
Transforming Treorchy Boys & Girls Club: £25,700 Awarded to Volunteer It Yourself
Spring 2026
Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund is delighted to award £25,700 to Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) to support a vital refurbishment and transformation project at Treorchy Boys & Girls Club. This funding will help improve the facilities and provide life-changing opportunities for local young people.
£21,000 awarded for new playground at Pontneddfechan Village Hall
Spring 2026
We’re excited to announce that £21,000 has been awarded to Pontneddfechan Village Hall to install a new community playground. The previous play area, in place for many years, was removed in 2022 due to safety concerns. Since then, the local community has made it clear that replacing it is a top priority.
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£19,500 Awarded to Support Local Business Growth Through The Apex Series
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Micro Fund Round 18 Now Open for Applications
Afan Lodge: Sale Now Complete
Autumn 2025
Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund is pleased to confirm that the sale of Afan Lodge has now been completed.
Afan Lodge ceased trading in November 2024 following a formal consultation with staff. Since purchasing the Lodge in 2019, Pen y Cymoedd had supported its operation through an exceptionally challenging period — including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Big Improvements to Bryn Golwg Play Area, Clyne!
Autumn 2025
Pen y Cymoedd is pleased to be supporting Clyne and Melincourt Community Council with £25,895 towards an upgrade of Bryn Golwg Play Area, building on previous improvements funded through our Micro Fund in 2019.
The aim of the project is to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging outdoor space for children, young people, and families of all ages and abilities within the community.