Several Carmarthenshire organisations have been awarded grants to help improve their community, thanks to funding from South West Wales Connected.

A total of 20 organisations from Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea have received funding. 

South West Wales Connected community rail officer Ashley Morgan said: “We are delighted to deliver this new round of funding after the highly successful first round in 2021, which saw a broad range of exciting projects being funded across the region.

“We are passionate about supporting local people who aim to improve their communities in innovative ways, making small interventions that help create pride of place and promote well-being in the community.

“The recipients of this year’s grants embody that vision and spirit, and we can’t wait to see how their work progresses.”

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The organisations from Carmarthenshire which are set to benefit include:

  • Carmarthenshire Wellbeing Project was awarded £970 to continue development with their allotment project. Supported by The Wallich Carmarthenshire Floating Support service, they recognise the need for ‘spaces for opportunities’ and will use the allotment as a vital part of recovery;
  • Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway Company Limited was awarded £1,000 towards the cost of a replacement portable toilet block for placement on their site at Cynheidre;
  • New Leaf was awarded £500 to contribute to their Creative Empowerment Coaching service, which empowers individuals to pursue a career in the creative industry.