Posted on: Thursday 21 March 2024
A new partnership, “Connecting Torfaen,” has been formed to increase funding opportunities for Torfaen’s Third Sector.
The partnership brings together Torfaen County Borough Council, Torfaen Voluntary Alliance, Bron Afon, Pobl, and Aneurin Bevan Health Board to create a unified approach to administering small grants schemes to community groups throughout the borough.
The aim of this partnership is to increase the amount of funding available that helps develop activities in our communities that encourage community ownership, develop independence, and make a lasting difference to people’s lives.
Councillor Fiona Cross, Executive Member for Communities, said: “I am thrilled to hear about the development of ‘Connecting Torfaen’, it will really help the Third Sector find out about available grants more easily.
“Grants available through the council range between £500 and £25K so get in touch if you are a community group with an idea about how to make a difference in your local community.
”Grants will be available from partners at different intervals throughout the year so keep checking our webpage so you never miss an opportunity.”
The aim of this partnership is to increase the amount of funding available that helps develop activities in our communities that encourage community ownership, develop independence, and make a lasting difference to people’s lives.
The partners offer a variety of grants, including Community Resilience grants, Food Business grants, Torfaen Voluntary Alliance grants, Bron Afon’s “Pitch4Pounds” scheme, and Pobl Trust grants. These grants are designed to build strength within the community, engage the wider community, and increase engagement.
“Connecting Torfaen” is part of a new communities approach, focused on community, well-being and prevention placing them at the core of how services can be delivered. Supporting and developing community-based organisations and services is a key, of which grant support is part of the wider package we can offer to empower our communities.
Find out more information about the grants available and how to apply by visiting the council website