Community Investment Fund

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1 Community Investment Fund 2013/14 Annual Review

2 Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd s Community Investment Fund is a programme worth 1.25m which offers up to 10,000 in grant funding to community and voluntary groups that can positively influence communities, and improve the lives of Gwynedd residents. The Fund aims to strengthen and develop community groups and enterprises to enable the voluntary sector to play a full role in communities across Gwynedd by promoting the following aims: Improving social, linguistic, cultural and recreational opportunities Enhancing employment prospects, enterprise and skills of the local people, particularly young people and those at a disadvantage, and promote equality of opportunity for all Safeguarding and improving the local environment and infrastructure, and bring land and buildings into effective use Improving community safety and prevent, or reducing the fear of crime Promote, conserve, enrich and improve the environment / reduce pollution Promote and support voluntary action and volunteering and working together to reach common goals Encourage joint working and increase pride and confidence Contribute towards reducing deprivation in the most deprived areas How to apply for funding? Groups can apply for funding towards projects such as events, training, improving local facilities or a project that will improve their local environment. For more information about the Fund and to apply for a grant, please contact: Applications between 1,000-10,000 Contact Mantell Gwynedd on enquiries@mantellgwynedd.com Applications under 1,000 Cysylltwch â Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd ar Contact Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd on community@ccgwynedd.org.uk

3 Three years since Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd s Community Investment Fund was established I m proud of what has been achieved and the number of projects across Gwynedd, large and small, that have benefitted. From the beginning we have been committed to play our part in the communities we serve, the Investment Fund is one way we can contribute in a positive way. Making an impact on the community is part of our vision as an association and we are proud of our record so far. Since the fund was set up, 130 projects and community events have received funding which equates to 712, of investment by CCG. In 2013/14 alone, applications from 49 groups were approved, which attracted match funding worth 1m from other funding sources to Gwynedd. The partnership we have developed with Mantell Gwynedd is key to the success of the Fund and I would like to thank them, as well as our staff for their work over the year. I would also like to thank CCG s Community Benefit Forum and the Gwynedd Community Chest Panel for their work and contribution to ensure the success and maximum benefit is gained from the Fund. I look forward to another year of working together to strengthen communities and to create opportunities for the people of Gwynedd. Ffrancon Williams Chief Executive, Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd It gives me great pleasure again this year to write a few words of introduction to this booklet which looks back on the period of administering the Community Investment Fund on behalf of Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd (CCG). This is the second year which Mantell Gwynedd have been working with CCG to administer this very important fund. The success, once again, can be seen within this booklet. During , 26 local groups in Gwynedd benefitted from the Main Fund administered by Mantell Gwynedd and as you will see from this booklet, they range in size, activities and geographical location. The value of this year s Fund was 224, and this amount has enabled organisations to attract a further 1m of additional funding to support their projects. This means that over a two year period the Community Investment Fund has distributed 487,000 which has attracted over 3m of additional funding to Gwynedd. We should be immensly proud of this what an achievement! Once again, it is partnership working which has been key to the success. I am most grateful to CCG not only for contracting with us to administer this Fund, but also for their professionalism and cooperation throughout the process. It is this collaboration which has enabled us to ensure the very best value of every penny of the Fund. I would like to express my thanks to everybody who has contributed to this year s success and I look forward to continued working in the future for the benefit of Gwynedd citizens. Bethan Russell Williams Chief Officer, Mantell Gwynedd

4 Seren Ffestiniog Cyf Group Name Project Name Location of project Funding from Community Investment Fund 10,000 Total project cost 75,000 Seren Ffestiniog Cyf Cwmni Seren Development Porthmadog (Dwyfor) Seren Ffestiniog Cyf provides care and support to people with learning difficulties so that they can live, work and socialise in their own communities. Seren Ffestiniog Cyf generates income through commercial initiatives to ensure that they can continue to provide this much needed support. Seren was eager to expand its work and after receiving 10,000 from the Fund the company bought the old Drill Hall in Porthmadog. The new warehouse and shop which re-use and recycle furniture and white goods opened for business in January The centre sells furniture donated by the public at reasonable prices which benefits people on low incomes. As well as the social and economic benefits of the project, Seren hopes it can also contribute to safeguarding the environment by encouraging people to re-use and recycle. Terry Williams, Project Manager at Seren Ffestiniog Cyf said: We sell recycled furniture from the new warehouse. We have been doing this from our centre in Blaenau Ffestiniog since 2000 and it has proved to be very successful. We are grateful to CCG for their support and to everyone who has contributed, enabling us to open this new centre in Porthmadog.

5 Antur Stiniog Group Name Antur Stiniog Project Name Antur Stiniog Shop and Visitor Centre Location of project Blaenau Ffestiniog (Meirionnydd) Funding from Community Investment Fund 10,000 Total project cost 220,000 Antur Stiniog was established in 2007 and operates as a company limited by guarantee. The company is located in Blaenau Ffestiniog and its main aim is to use the local environment and resources to develop opportunities in the outdoor industry. In 2013/14, Antur Stiniog received 10,000 towards establishing a new centre and shop at the heart of the town of Blaenau, which will also operate as an information centre for visitors. The grant from the Fund contributed towards the cost of adapting and renovating the new building internally once purchased.

6 Brynmynach Playing Field Committee Group Name Brynmynach Playing Field Committee Project Name Y Ddôl Play Area Location of project Nefyn (Dwyfor) Funding from Community Investment Fund 5,755 Total project cost 48,131 Brynmynach Playing Field Committee (Nefyn) were successful in their application for 5, in grant funding towards purchasing new play equipment for Brynmynach playing field in Nefyn. This project has created a safe play area that local children can enjoy for years to come.

7 The Friends of Barmouth Memorial Park Group Name Friends of Barmouth Memorial Park Project Name Improving Barmouth Recreation Area Location of project Abermaw (Meirionnydd) Funding from Community Investment Fund 10,000 Total project cost 62,158 Barmouth Memorial Park has been a focal point for recreational activities in the town since it was opened in 1935 and the area has housed a bowling green, tennis courts and a play area for toddlers. In recent years, the use of the park had declined and change was necessary to reinstall it as the hub of the community it once was. The Friends of Barmouth Memorial Park Group took over ownership of the park and a consultation with local people was held to see how the park and its facilities could be redeveloped in line with the needs and aspiration of the community. The Group were successful in their application for 10,000 in grant funding from the Community Investment Fund to fund Phase 1 of the project.

8 Ogwen Partnership Group Name Ogwen Partnership Project Name Siop Ogwen Location of project Bethesda (Arfon) Funding from Community Investment Fund 10,000 Total project cost 90,985 The long term aim and vision of the Ogwen Partnership is to regenerate the local community in the Ogwen Valley and to ensure better access, as well as safeguard and attract new services to Bethesda. The Small Grants Fund- Applications under 1,000 As well as the main fund which is administered by Mantell Gwynedd and offers up to 10,000 in grant funding, money is also available through the Small Grants Fund. The Small Fund supports community events or small projects with up to 1,000 in funding. The Small Grants Fund is administered by Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd. Ogwen Partnership received 10, from the Fund to purchase and refurbish an empty shop on the High Street in Bethesda now known as Siop Ogwen. By working in partnership with North Wales Police the partnership secured a deal to safeguard and re-locate the Police Station to Siop Ogwen on the High Street. The shop aims to give local individuals and businesses to showcase and sell their produce.

9 Maesgeirchen Partnership Maesgeirchen Partnership is a company limited by guarantee working to develop social, economic and environmental opportunities for residents of Maesgeirchen and Tan y Bryn in Bangor. The Partnership is responsible for leading and running various community projects from their office in Llys Dylan.The Partnership was successful in their application for from the Fund which has enabled them to buy a new printer for the office. Nigel Pickavance on behalf of the group said; We are very grateful to CCG for their support and for giving us the opportunity to apply for a grant. Getting the new printer has been a great help for the day to day running of the Partnership, as we previously would have had to use, and burden the expense, of paying professional printers to do all our printing and publication work for us. The grant application process itself was easy and straightforward and we have since been able to apply for a larger grant from the main fund through Mantell Gwynedd for other community projects. Group Name Maesgeirchen Partnership Project Name Purchase Office printer Location of project Bangor (Arfon) Funding from Community Investment Fund 973 Total project cost 90,985

10 Community Investment Fund Successful Applications Group Total Project Cost Grant from Main Fund Main Fund 2013/14 Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur Football Club 28,680 10,000 Y Groeslon Village Hall Committee 11,778 10,000 Ogwen Partnership 90,985 10,000 Antur Stiniog 220,000 10,000 Cwmni Seren Cyf 75,000 10,000 TYB Group (Talybont,Bangor) 71,824 10,000 Penmorfa Playing Field 30,900 8,000 Cofis Bach Company 10,034 10,000 Pendre Hall (Tywyn) 31,076 10,000 Plas Heli Cyf 1, ,000 Y Felinheli Sailing Club 48,342 10,000 Future of Deiniolen Group 2,340 2,340 Brynmynach (Nefyn) Playing Fields Committee 48,131 5,755 Bontnewydd Centre 24,972 10,000 Siop Pen y Groes Company (Llithfaen) 14,566 4,566 Friog and Fairbourne Village Hall 4,800 4,800 Rhydymain Village Hall 18,000 10,000 Pum Plwy Penllyn Company 12, ,000 Bryncrug Community School Management Committee 9,935 9,935 Friends of Barmouth Memorial Park 62,158 10,000 Pennal Centre 8,326 8,326 CIL De Gwynedd 19,050 8,197 Llithfaen Area Regeneration Committee 10,149 8,149 Gerddi Bach Playing Field Committee (Waunfawr) 4,740 4,540 Y Fron Development Group 9,750 9,750 Pysgodfa Cymunedol Tywyn Community Fishery 25,000 10,000

11 Allocation of additional investment according to source Loans (WCVA) - 215, = 22% Voluntary organisations Clean money fundraising etc - 42, = 4% Gwynedd Council Voluntary Development Grant - 58, = 6% Cronfa Tir a Môr (Entrust) - 76, = 8% Sports Wales - 35, = 4% Charitable Trust - 32, = 3% Europe (RDP/ Cyfenter/Lif) - 222, = 23% CAE Fund (Snowdonia National Park) - 17, = 2% Magnox Socio Economic Fund - 12, = 1% Others i.e Community Council, Lottery, AONB, Government, FAW, CNC - 306, = 27% Allocation according to the areas of Gwynedd MEIRIONNYDD DWYFOR ARFON Meirionnydd - 46% (103,061.00) Arfon - 34% (76,630.00) Dwyfor - 20% (45,261.43)

12 Small Fund Applications Group Project Details Grant Small Fund 2013/14 Gerlan and District Community Club Community Event 1,000 Dreamscheme Peblig Dreamscheme Scheme 1,000 Gwyrfai Community Network Marketing leaflets 979 Abersoch Jazz Festival Jazz workshops 1,000 Llanbedr Beer Festival Marketing leaflets 1,000 Batala Bermo Training 520 Barmouth Sailors Institute CCTV System 1,000 Friends of Harlech Swimming Pool Marketing support 945 South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team Volunteer resources 995 Tafarn y Fic Community Co-operative Company Quarter Century Exhibition of the History of Y Fic 980 Ffestiniog Improvements Society Order a Grass gutting 863 Llanbersi FC - Under 17 Youth Team Order a new kit for the team 500 Maesgeirchen Partnership Order a laser printer 973 Love My Wales Marketing and promoting 1,000 The Felinheli History Society Produce a book 1,000 Noddfa Community Centre Buy a picnic bench and table 1,000 Pengwndwn Community House Order gardening equipment for the estate. 965 Gerlan Pre School (Cylch Meithrin) Resources for the Pre School 967 Blaenau Ffestiniog Macular Support Group A Group trip to see an Auto-descriptive show at Venue Cymru Llandudno. Welsh Religious Buildings Trust Renew Peniel Chapel, Tremadog 1,000 Abermaw Care for Children Partnership A trip to the Eisteddfod yr Urdd in Bala