NINE charities and community organisations in Carmarthenshire are to share thousands of pounds in support thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund. The grants are part of £1.82m being given out by the Lottery.
In total over £150,000 will be going to benefit the people of Carmarthenshire, with the largest grant of £96,674 going to The Alternative Learning Company Limited. The money will ensure that vulnerable, young people facing increased disadvantage due to Covid-19 are able to maximise their Year 11 studies and progress to post-16 opportunities. They will programme support for parents/carers and siblings aimed at strengthening family relationships. They will provide out-of-school activity aimed at reversing the impact of lockdown on the academic and behavioural/ emotional/ social development. £96,674, over one year, will fund salaries, staff training and DBS, travel expenses, activities, general running/operational costs, overheads and ICT equipment.
Also on the list is Burry Port Plant Dewi in Carmarthenshire. With a new grant they will offer online group sessions to support, connect and educate families living with high levels of deprivation. £10,000 will fund staffing, resources, IT equipment, PPE, overheads, travel, monitoring and evaluation.
Carmarthenshire 50+ Forum will use their grant to support their members, many of whom are shielding as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, by keeping in contact with them and organising virtual activities to address social isolation. £9,500 will fund marketing, technical equipment, training, expenses, PPE, a virtual event, and overheads.
Cylch Meithrin Llangennech in Carmarthenshire will use the grant to re-open their Welsh language childcare provision safely, following the Covid-19 lockdown. £5,150 will fund safety equipment, cleaning, rent, and resources.
Llandyfaelog Village Hall in Carmarthenshire will implement social distancing measures at the hall following the COVID-19 outbreak, to allow user groups to deliver their activities safely. £10,000 will fund partition screens, doors, a shed and hand sanitiser points.
Llanelli Centre for the Deaf in Carmarthenshire will increase the usability of the Centre’s garden to provide a space of the deaf community to meet safely outdoors. £7,100 will fund an outdoor covered seating area, groundwork, electrical works and equipment, and safety rails.
Llwynhendy and Pemberton Forum in Carmarthenshire will continue providing support to their local community, following an increase in demand for their foodbank. £10,000 will fund food, fridge freezers, fuel, and leaflets.
Skanda Vale Hospice CIO in Carmarthenshire will use the grant to ensure that their facility for elderly individuals can reopen, post Covid-19. £10,000 will fund utility costs, insurance, vehicle fees, maintenance costs, office supplies, and IT support.
Trimsaran Forum/Pentref Trimsaran in Carmarthenshire will put social distancing precautions in place at Plas y Sarn leisure centre, to ensure that the facility is able to reopen safely following the COVID-19 outbreak. £8,875 will fund equipment, signage and labour.
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