Rural Carmarthenshire

Foreword “The Rural Development Plan (RDP) for Wales 2007-2013 waspart of a joint Welsh Government and European Union (EU)Strategy. Funded through the European Agricultural Fund forRural Development and the Convergence Programme, the RDPis the main mechanism by which the Welsh Government deliverssupport to the countryside and rural communities in Walesincluding measures to further the sustainable management of theagricultural sector and the environment.

Since 2008, Carmarthenshire County Council’s West WalesEuropean Centre (WWEC) were successful in securing fundingof more than £20million to help regenerate ruralCarmarthenshire and have developed grant and support schemessuch as Rural Community Inclusion and Innovative Communitiesfor individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups.

The RDP programme has had a beneficial impact on thecommunities of Carmarthenshire. The projects have been variedand innovative and will create much needed employment in therural areas.

Since the beginning of the programme, I have witnessed thecommitment and drive shown by Individuals, CommunityGroups and Community Regeneration Officers, who havesupported their communities in the pathway to becoming moresustainable.

The close working partnership between Rural Communities andCarmarthenshire County Council is fundamental to the growthof the economy and providing basic services such as childcare,ICT and transport initiatives.

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The programme for 2007-2013 is now drawing to a close inDecember 2014. Therefore, I would like to thank everyone thathas participated and look forward to continuing with the supportand collaborative working which I envisage will develop evenfurther in the forth coming programme for 2014-2020”. Meryl Gravell, Executive Board Member of Regeneration &Leisure, Carmarthenshire County Council.

Community Regeneration“The Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 hasfunded a wide range of projects with a particular focus onChildcare, Transport Community Life, ICT and Health &Well Being.

The opportunity to help voluntary groups and communityorganisations to provide and maintain key services withinRural Carmarthenshire has enabled our communities todemonstrate their commitment, drive and contributiontowards maintaining community sustainability. The aim ofthe current programme was to develop key areas includingeconomic growth, collaborative working, trialling newideas and environmental sustainability throughout RuralCarmarthenshire.

The overall success of the programme has yet to be fullymeasured but it will undoubtedly have had a positiveimpact on many of the key challenges that our RuralCommunities throughout Carmarthenshire have beenfacing in order to maintain their lasting vibrancy andsustainability”. John Wilson, Community RegenerationManager, Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of projects financially supported = 60

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Community ProgrammesAxis 3 – Rural Community Inclusion (RCI)The Rural Community Inclusion project is designed to tacklerural access and social exclusion in rural Carmarthenshire. Theproject comprises of a package of support designed to helpincrease the availability and accessibility of basic services andfacilities in rural areas. It has done so by:-

• Developing better links to more densely populated areasthrough improved broadband connectivity and communitytransport links and developing means to deliver servicesremotely

• Developing new ways of delivering services using newtechnologies

• Upgrading existing community venues to enable the deliveryof additional services in remote areas

• Addressing financial exclusion through provision ofinformation and financial services i.e. increasing access to adebt and benefit advisory service

Created Jobs

Developed 27new products and services

Number of projects financially supported = 24

Axis 4 – Innovative Communities (IC)The Innovative Communities project aimed to help communitieswithin rural Carmarthenshire to take the lead with innovativeideas that will improve the quality of life in their locality withregard to access to services. Innovative Communities was allabout thinking outside-the-box and trialling new ideas that couldbenefit community life. These have included:-

• Implementing pilot schemes e.g. community transportinitiatives, rural health initiatives, innovative childcare

• Capacity Building/Skills Training• Essential refurbishments to community buildings integral to

the project• Feasibility Studies

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new products and services

Case study: Clwb Hwyl a Sbri Bancyfelin Clwb Hwyl a Sbri Bancyfelin is a holiday club forchildren aged between 4 and 14 years of age. Theaims and objectives are to provide an affordable,reliable and high quality child care service duringschool holidays.

The facility has also been set up to meet thevarying needs of the community, offer parentsthe opportunity to engage fully in the labour market andto reduce the dangers that children may face without adequatecare.

The club is situated within the safe and caring environment ofYsgol Bancyfelin and include the following activities tailored tomeet an inclusive environment: cooking, computer games, art &craft, outdoor activities and trips. The club offer a variety ofrewards and planned experiences, so that children learn, play,achieve and have fun.

The Rural Community Inclusion project funded start up costsfocusing on outdoor play equipment. The funding included bothfixed and removable play equipment, which has allowed activitiesto continue inside if weather does not permit.

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Case study: Cylch Meithrin LlansawelCylch Meithrin Llansawel has been running as a provision to thelocal community for 40 years with children attending from theneighbouring school catchment areas. The Cylch Meithrinpromotes the education and development of children from twoto four year olds through the medium of Welsh. It is registeredby the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) toaccommodate up to 20 children and is open for 4 mornings aweek during school term time.

The Cylch Meithrin received funding from RCI to improvecurrent provision through creating an outdoor play area,providing a safe and creative environment for the children to playin whilst also satisfying their developmental needs. The Fundingalso enabled the group to produce marketing materials andsignage to promote the facility to prospective parents in the area.

By having a better equipped outdoor play area this hascontributed to attracting new parents to support the CylchMeithrin, as it has contributed to theoverall package of what the facility has tooffer as a safe environment to learn andplay. The provision of signage andmarketing materials has promoted thefacility to a wider audience and theproject in its entirety has made a hugeimprovement to the existing CylchMeithrin facility.

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Case study: Clwb Hwyl PenboyrEstablished In response to an identified need in the DrefachFelindre area, Clwb Hwyl Penboyr is an after school club forchildren aged between four and eleven. Research had shown thatthere was no after school provision within the immediate area,with the nearest after school clubs being located several milesaway. The research also indicated strong support from the localcommunity to the creation of an after school club.

For it to be established, Clwb Hwyl Penboyr needed to sourcefunding to enable them to employ two members of staff. Theysuccessfully applied to the Rural Community Inclusion projectfor funding which enabled them to part fund the salaries of aSenior Play worker and an Assistant Play worker for twelvemonths.

The support received by Clwb Hwyl Penboyr has allowed themto provide reliable, quality and affordable childcare for childrenfrom the local area. Held at Penboyr School, the afterschool clubruns during the school term on Mondays, Tuesdays andWednesdays and is open to all children from the DrefachFelindre area including those who do not normally attendPenboyr School.

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Transport

Case study: Dolen TeifiEstablished to meet the transport needs of the residents ofLlandysul and Pont-Tyweli, Dolen Teifi have been providing acommunity transport service in the area since 2007. Dolen Teifiprovides a volunteer led transport solution to those unable toaccess public transport.

Aware of the lack of community transport in the wider TeifiValley area, Dolen Teifi were keen to expand their service tocommunity groups located beyond their existing area ofoperation. Consultation with such groups confirmed their widespread support and interest in using a community bus as a meansof transport.

Dolen Teifi applied to the Rural Community Inclusion projectfor support to extend their community bus service. They were provided with funding to increase the working hours of a co-ordinator from twenty hours to thirty hours a week, as well as paying for promotional and display materials to draw attention to the extended community bus service.

As well as safeguarding and increasing the hoursof the coordinator’s post, the support that theyhave received has enabled Dolen Teifi to raiseawareness of their community bus serviceamongst new and established communitygroups within the wider Teifi Valley area,with the service now extended to areasincluding Llanybydder, Llanllwni andPencader.

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Case study: LlandysulPaddlers Canoe CentreEstablished in 1998, LlandysulPaddlers Canoe Centre, a not for profitcompany, aims to encourage and helppeople, especially young people, topromote their health, wellbeing andeducation, to develop self-reliance andindependence and acquire a greaterknowledge, enjoyment and care of thecountryside.

The number of people attending the Centre to participate inactivities has increased over the years, which in turn has increasedthe need and demand for transport to take participants and staffto activities.

In need of a new mini bus to transport groups of people, inparticular young people without access to their own transport, toactivities run by the Centre, Llandysul Paddlers Canoe Centresuccessfully applied to the Rural Community Inclusion projectfor funding towards the purchase of a new vehicle.

The purposely equipped, seventeen seat minibus purchased bythe Llandysul Paddlers Canoe Centre has enabled them tocontinue providing transport to existing users of their facilities, aswell as targeting new users who have not been able to accesstheir facilities in the past due to a lack of transport provision.

It has also enabled them to organise more activities as part oftheir holiday club, as well as enabling them to engage with moreschools to get involved with after school activities. All of whichhas helped safeguard the jobs of staff at the Centre.

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Case study: Llanddeusant Community HallLlanddeusant Community Hall is situated in the parish ofLlanddeusant a rural community located in the Black MountainRegion of the Brecon Beacons National Park inCarmarthenshire. Following the closure of many othercommunity facilities the hall is the only meeting point in thevicinity.

The hall is a hub for many voluntary initiatives in the area and itis very well supported by the local community. Several newfamilies have moved into the parish and the hall’s activities havebeen a valuable catalyst in bringing old and new memberstogether.

The hall received funding through The Rural CommunityInclusion Project to update its facilities in order to increase itspotential to attract new users and to provide a long term futurefor the venue. The need for the improvements was establishedfollowing consultation with hall users and community members.A new kitchen was installed and new tables and chairs werepurchased.

The physical improvements have helped to enhance the existinghall programme and generated further income to support itsfuture sustainability. Community events havebeen revived and the number of regularusers has increased due to newactivities such ascookeryclasses.

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Case study: Llanybydder Family CentreLlanybydder family centre offers a free ofcharge service to local families who have,or care for pre-school age children. Thecentre provides a range of activities,services and information with the aim ofimproving the quality of life of families in andaround the Llanybydder area.

One of the key posts at the centre is that of an Outreach Worker,employed to work with vulnerable and isolated families in theLlanybydder area who are at risk of not accessing the servicesbeing offered by the family centre. The role includesencouraging and supporting the families to make use of thecentre’s services, including, where needed, arranging transport toand from the centre and providing mentoring support to ensurethat specific needs are identified and responded to.

The Rural Community Inclusion project provided LlanybydderFamily Centre with funding to help paythe salary of an Outreach Worker for ayear. This support has enabled thecentre to identify and make contactwith isolated and hard-to-reachfamilies in Llanybydder and itssurrounding rural areas and to ensurethat they have access to the range ofcommunity services available to them.

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Case study: Cawdor HallLocated in the centre of NewcastleEmlyn, Cawdor Hall is a focal point forthe town. It is owned and managed byNewcastle Emlyn Town Council anduntil recently was used by them for theirmeetings and activities, with theCouncil chambers located on the firstfloor. In recent years it has also beenhome to a local theatre company and ahistory society, as well as having threebusiness units available for rent.

In 2010 a wide ranging consultationexercise was carried out in the town toconfer on proposals to undertake an extensiverefurbishment of Cawdor Hall. This enabled the localcommunity to view and comment on the proposed plans.Potential partners were also consulted to ensure that the projectbuilt upon and enhanced the existing activities in the town.

The Newcastle Emlyn Town Council was successful in theirapplication to both the Innovative Communities (IC) and RuralCommunity Inclusion (RCI) projects. The IC grant was part of amatch funding approach to secure various sources of funding,which enabled capital build and refurbishment works at CawdorHall. The revenue funding secured through the RCI projectcreated a part time officer to manage and develop therefurbishment project.

The ultimate role of the officer was to manage the process ofbringing Cawdor Hall back to its former glory and included themanagement of the refurbishment, including the reinstatementof a Victorian canopy and the creation of an interpretationcentre. The role also involved delivering a wide rangingprogramme of activities to promote the local culture and heritageof Newcastle Emlyn in order to place Cawdor Hall at the centreof the local community.

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Case study: Gwili RailwayThe Gwili Steam Railway operates astandard gauge preserved railway fromBronwydd (near Carmarthen) in SouthWales along a short section of the formerCarmarthen to Aberystwyth railway thatclosed for passenger traffic in 1965, thetrack being lifted in 1975.

The railway, in addition to offering a tripin a Steam Train, includes a uniqueDining Experience, Sunday Lunch, Afternoon Cream Tea, aswell as a miniature railway and seasonal events.

Key to ensuring the future of this unique attraction, is the role ofthe Marketing and Development Officer, whose post was fundedthrough the Rural Community Inclusion Project. The roleincluded developing and marketing the various events held at theRailway, as well as attracting more visitors to enjoy the GwiliRailway experience.

Since the Marketing Officer has been in post, the numbers ofpassengers and visitors has increased from last years, resulting inan increase in their monthly takings. This increased income willbe ploughed back in to the Company, to market and developmore events and activities, which will enable the organisation tobecome more sustainable.C

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Case study: Age Cymru Sir GârAge Cymru Sir Gâr offer a range of services to people aged 50+,supporting older people across Carmarthenshire to feel engagedwith their community and empowered and enabled to makechoices that affect their lives.

Having run a successful pilot project in Carmarthen for a digitalcomputer initiative to develop essential IT skills amongst olderpeople, Age Cymru Sir Gâr were keen to widen the project.Newcastle Emlyn was identified as an area where broadbandinternet access had expanded rapidly in the previous twelve toeighteen months and a survey of local residents indicated that ahigh proportion of the older population wanted to learn how toaccess and use the internet.

A successful bid was made by Age Cymru Sir Gâr to the RuralCommunity Inclusion project for funding to develop a digitaldrop in service in Newcastle Emlyn. This support funded andsafeguarded the post of a staff member to coordinate, promoteand deliver the service for a year.

The drop in sessions, held twice weekly at a localday centre to coincide with a luncheon club forolder people, have enabled olderresidents from the NewcastleEmlyn area to learn the basics ofusing a computer, how to use theinternet and how to use electronicmeans of communication such as e-mail and Skype.

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Case study: Dr M’z Dr M’z is a youth drop in centre run by Carmarthen YouthProject, for young people aged 11-25. Since forming in 1997,Dr M’z has developed by adding additional youth services,particularly advocacy, outdoor education, health & well beingand volunteering opportunities through the ‘Growing GreenTeens’ project.

Working in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council,the main objectives are to identify young people who are not ineducation, employment or training (NEET). The centre providesadditional support through drop-in sessions, workshops and iscurrently in the process of increasing its pre-engagementactivities.

The Rural Community Inclusion project provided Dr M’z withfunding to purchase IT equipment and a new network. Thesupport will help the centre towards improving the existing ICTservice and enable disadvantaged young people to continue up-skilling and support in thetransition from school totraining or work.

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Case study: Carway HallCarway Hall is a registered charity with its main aim tocontinually improve its facilities and services to meet the needs ofthe local residents.

The venue consists of a main hall with a seating capacity of 130,a music room which doubles up as a small meeting room, a fullyequipped kitchen and a computer room/IT suite.

The hall works closely with Jobcentre Plus and runs a job club atthe venue which saves participantstravelling to the nearby towns of Llanelliand Carmarthen.

The Innovative Communities project hasprovided the hall with funding topurchase computers and a printer whichwill allow users to carry out jobsearches, compile C.V’s and completeany online benefit applications; in thefuture this can be used for individualsto progress their universal creditclaim.

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Health &Wellbeing

Case study: Meidrim Welfare Committee Meidrim Welfare Committee received fundingthrough the Rural Community Inclusion Project toinstall a play area in Meidrim Village. The group alsobenefitted from Carmarthenshire County Councilsupport, as the council were able to draw down oncommunity gain funds linked into localdevelopment, which are specifically designed tobenefit the community.

New equipment including a zip-wire, swings,roundabouts and multi-play equipment suitablefor a wide age range from toddlers to teens, wasinstalled in the park. The equipment was mainlychosen by local school children during acommunity consultation event and throughactivities in the school. Volunteers also workedtirelessly to paint and refurbish the fencing, existingplay equipment, benches and shelter.

The play area has contributed to an amazingtransformation in the community, as the facility offersboth a positive effect on children’s health, both physically andmentally and enabled the children to be exposed to beneficialdevelopmental risk.

Case Study: Llansteffan Llansteffan Sports Club Ltd is a registered charity with its aimsto promote community participation in healthy recreation andother activities for the benefits of the inhabitants of Llansteffanand the surrounding area within the county of Carmarthenshireby the provision of facilities for sport, recreation and leisure.

As part of their aims, the Sports Association formed a partnershipwith the University of Wales, Trinity St David to deliver a threemonth pilot project namely the ‘Rural Health Initiative’.

Innovative Communities funded 5 key pieces of gym equipmentas well as Level two Gym Examiner qualified graduate studentsfrom the University to work with members of the communitywanting to use the facility. This would have included inductionsto the equipment as well as health andnutrition advice.

Since the inception of thisproject the gym now has inthe region of 80 activemembers.H

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Case Study: Debt & Benefit The Debt and Benefits service has been providing outreachsupport in the following areas: - Whitland/St Clears,Llanybydder, Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre andLampeter/Llanybydder, Llandovery/Llandeilo and Carmarthen.

The service to date has helped 161 people in ruralCarmarthenshire receive help and dealt with a debt value of£390,791.69. The nature of the help provided has varied fromentitlement checks, domestic benefits appeals, budgeting anddebt management.

In the past 18 months we have begun and still continue to see anumber of fundamental changes to the welfare benefits system,as a result of the Welfare Reform Act. A number of groupsessions have been undertaken with organisations such as PlantDewi, to advise and prepare their service users for the transitionto Universal Credit.

“The service provided has been invaluable. Many of our serviceusers have complex debt problems, due to the effects of domesticabuse, and have greatly benefitted from the help of a designatedexpert. Equally, recent changes to the welfare benefit system havemade it more difficult for service users to claim their entitlement,but the availability of this expert help has been able to maximiseincome for children and families living in poverty.” CarmarthenDomestic Abuse Services

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Childcare

RDP AXIS 3 Access to ServicesAbernant After School Club Whitland/St Clears £15,826.56

Clwb Hwyl a Sbri Bancyfelin Whitland/St Clears £4,747.70

Cylch Meithrin Cwrt Henri Llandeilo/Llandovery £4,355.47

Clwb Cwl Llanybydder Lampeter/Llanybydder £7,401.96

Cylch Meithrin Llanybydder Lampeter/Llanybydder £6,108.80

Cylch Meithrin Llansawel Lampeter/Llanybydder £2,726.12

Clwb Hwyl Hafodwenog Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £8,692.80

Clwb Hwyl Penboyr Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £6,552.00

Llanpumsaint After School Club Carmarthen £5,625.00

Cylch Meithrin Drefach Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £4000.00

RDP AXIS 4 Access to Services through innovationLlandovery College Nursery Llandeilo/Llandovery £25,000.00

Transport RDP AXIS 3 Access to ServicesDolen Teifi Lampeter/Llanybydder £9,928.00

Llandysul Paddlers Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £17,434.96

RDP AXIS 4 Access to Services through InnovationTeifi Valley Railway Feasibility Study Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £11,411.37

Community Life

RDP AXIS 3 Access to ServicesEglwys Cummin Community Association Whitland/St Clears £5,383.18

St Clears Project & Events Coordinator Whitland/St Clears £15,690.00

Llanddowror Community Space Whitland/St Clears £7,411.48

Llanboidy Hall Refurbishment Whitland/St Clears £19,998.17

Trywydd County Wide £20,000.00

Llanddeusant Hall Llandeilo/Llandovery £17,119.88

Llansawel Hall Llandeilo/Llandovery £3,284.28

Llandovery YMCA Llandeilo/Llandovery £19,477.42

The Level Crossing Llandeilo/Llandovery £16,800.00

Pontargothi Hall Llandeilo/Llandovery £10,093.60

Llandovery Officer Llandeilo/Llandovery £16,464.00

Old School, Llanybydder Lampeter/Llanybydder £20,000.00

Community Translation Equipment County Wide £5,372.16

Llanybydder Family Centre Lampeter/Llanybydder £10,955.20

Neuadd yr Hen Ysgol Llanfihangel ar Arth Lampeter/Llanybydder £10,750.08

Cawdor Hall Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £19,999.20

Red Dragon Hall Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £12,000.00

Y Ganolfan Capel Iwan Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £18,156.00

Dev of San Llawddog Hall Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £19,999.80

Ty Hapus Family Centre Carmarthen £19,788.00

Ty Hapus Family Centre (2) Carmarthen £12,491.20

YFC Field Officer County Wide £15,272.30

YFC Field Officer Extension County Wide £4,715.94

Plant Dewi Carmarthen £16,025.60

Towy Boat Club Carmarthen £15,979.34

Llangynog Hall Refurbishment Carmarthen £1,040.00

Llangynderyn Parish Hall Carmarthen £5,829.40

Gwili Railway Marketing & DevelopmentOfficer

Carmarthen £20,000.00

Community Life

RDP AXIS 4 Access to Services through InnovationLlanddowror Community Space Whitland/St Clears £24,628.75

Llanboidy Hall Refurbishment Whitland/St Clears £25,000.00

The Level Crossing Llandeilo/Llandovery £23,800.54

Heritage Centre Feasibility Study Llandeilo/Llandovery £9,965.00

Old School, Llanybydder Lampeter/Llanybydder £25,000.00

Llandovery Business Hub Meeting Space Llandeilo/Llandovery £5,000.00

Carmarthen Gatehouse Feasibility Study Carmarthen £11,453.05

Ferryside Residential Feasibility Study Carmarthen £13,646.80

Carmarthen Park Tea Room Veranda Carmarthen £17,000.00

Cawdor Hall Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £25,000.00

Oriel Myrddin Feasibility Study Carmarthen £9,650.00

ICTRDP AXIS 3 Access to ServicesTai Cantref County Wide £18,525.72

Age Sir Gar Cymru Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £17,354.25

PTA Y Ddwylan Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £6,996.96

Richmond Park PTA, Learning Pod Carmarthen £19,900.80

Dr M’z Carmarthen £4,156.00

RDP AXIS 4 Access to Services through InnovationLlandovery Multimedia Package Llandeilo/Llandovery £4,950.00

Interactive Gateway (CYCA) Carmarthen £25,000.00

Carway Hall Job Club Carmarthen £2,076.91

Health & Well Being

RDP AXIS 3 Access to ServicesTaf Myrddin Tenant network Whitland/St Clears £14,205.10

Laugharne Heritage Trail Whitland/St Clears £13,458.08

Meidrim Park Whitland/St Clears £19,998.00

Old Mill foundation Llandeilo/Llandovery £19,777.60

The Haven Llandeilo/Llandovery £1,264.25

Llandybie Health Suite Officer Llandeilo/Llandovery £17,925.44

Parc Bro Fana Lampeter/Llanybydder £10,144.66

Wellbeing Regeneration Lampeter/Llanybydder £20,000.00

Pencader Community Field Lampeter/Llanybydder £19,997.45

Saron Park Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £19,206.67

Relate County Wide £19,971.36

Towy Riders Carmarthen £20,000.00

Bronwydd Playing Field Carmarthen £20,000.00

Tenovus Carmarthen £19,426.40

Xcel Bowl Carmarthen £2,135.66

RDP AXIS 4 Access to Services through InnovationLlandeilo Growers Feasibility Study Llandeilo/Llandovery £4,860.00

NCE Breast Feeding Group Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £5,000.00

Emlyn ATP Feasibility Study Newcastle Emlyn/Drefach Felindre £12,000.00

Llansteffan Rural Health Initiative Carmarthen £25,000.00

Relate Carmarthen £20,810.17

Taf Myrddin Tenant network Whitland/St Clears £25,000.00

Entertainment Gazebo Carmarthen £25,000.00

Time banking Gwendreath Carmarthen £16,500.00

The Community Bureau provides a one stop shop for the thirdsector and can assist with funding information and guidance.

The aim of the Bureau is to develop and support sustainablecommunities within the county, the vision is to share informationand maximise funding opportunities for the communities ofCarmarthenshire.

The Community Bureau can assist community, voluntary andcharitable groups in Carmarthenshire to access up to dateinformation on funding, invaluable business support andguidance.

The Community Bureau can help organisations to achieve theirpotential and offer designated officer support to develop viableand sustainable projects.

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