Community projects in Machynlleth and Newtown receive significant funding from the National Lottery to support local initiatives and services
Machynlleth: So, guess what? Community projects in Machynlleth and Newtown just scored nearly half a million pounds from the National Lottery! How cool is that?
In just three months, from July to October, these local schemes bagged a whopping £444,984. That’s a serious boost for the area!
The biggest chunk went to Cwm Harry Cultivate Cyfyngedig, which got £337,329. They’re doing amazing work connecting food and community through gardens in Newtown, Llanidloes, and Llanfyllin.
Seven groups in Montgomeryshire got funding during this period. The Honeypot Children’s Charity, which helps young carers in Pen y Bryn, received £20,000. A community sauna project in Machynlleth, called Sawna Dyfi, also got £20,000.
Men Shed Newtown CIC, which creates a safe space for men of all ages, received £20,000 too. Plus, Newtown Food Surplus got £19,166 to help collect and distribute food from local shops.
Seiclo Dyfi Cycle CIC was awarded £18,500 for their community bike workshop and events in Machynlleth. And Eginiad Cymru Cyf, based in Machynlleth, received £9,989 to make health and wellbeing support more accessible.
All this funding is thanks to National Lottery players. They really make a difference!
The National Lottery Community Fund supports grassroots projects and also tackles bigger social issues like mental health and homelessness.
Montgomeryshire MS Russell George expressed his delight over the funding news, saying it’s a huge boost for local grassroots projects. He’s excited to see the benefits this will bring to the community.
He also congratulated the dedicated locals who worked hard to secure this investment for their projects. It’s all about making a positive impact!
