MIKE HEDGES AM WELCOMES NEWS THAT LOCAL ORGANISATIONS HAVE BEEN AWARDED GRANTS FROM NATIONAL LOTTERY

MIKE HEDGES AM WELCOMES NEWS THAT LOCAL ORGANISATIONS HAVE BEEN AWARDED GRANTS FROM NATIONAL LOTTERY



Speaking from his Morriston Office, Swansea East AM, Mike Hedges said…. ‘I welcome this news as community groups such as these provide really significant support for our local communities. These groups provide facilities and activities for a variety of groups in their areas who help deal with loneliness and isolation, people living in poverty and facilities for young people, all activities desperately needed in a lot of our communities. I wish the organisations well as they enjoy their grants.



I would urge all community groups to check if they are eligible for lottery funding – if groups need any assistance checking eligibility with funding or help with the application form please get in touch with my office – 01792 790621’







The Parish of St Thomas and Kilvey were awarded £250,000 and will use the grant to transform St. Thomas Church into a community hub. There will be space for the congregation, through the erection of a mezzanine floor, and several community rooms for activities and services. To date services will include Baby Basics, Homelessness Shelter, School holiday meals and foodbank. There will also be a credit union and various community activities such as Boys Brigade and Martial Art classes.



Bonymaen Community Centre will make their facility more accessible for the community, by improving their garden area for activities and social events. £8,010 will fund chairs, benches, a community event, and advertising costs.



The Wednesday Morning Coffee Club  ( Based in Treboeth Community Centre) were also successful in receiving a grant of £1,160 to hold a series of activities for their community, to help reduce the feelings of isolation.