The newly created Caryl & Henry Bettws Fund seeks to support community health and
well-being projects and activities in the parish of Bettws, Newport.
Administered by Community Foundation Wales the fund will prioritise groups and projects that address the following themes:
Projects promoting the positive engagement of families and young people.
Projects to reduce the isolation of older people, particularly those struggling with the effects of dementia.
Community event ideas to celebrate social and cultural development.
Grants are available of up to £2,000 per year may be used for activities, minor capital expenditure, or towards core costs.
Who can apply? -Groups/organisations to apply from the Bettws area, with the aim of funding a minimum of 9 organisations with a grant of £2,000. The following types of group/organisations, with an annual income of up to £500,000, are eligible to apply:
Non-registered charitable community groups
Not for profit Limited Companies
Registered Charities & Charitable Incorporated Organisations
Community Interest Companies
Social Enterprises National organisations with a branch that works within Bettws (e.g Scouts)
Schools and education providers, so long as the funding is for an activity that does not ordinarily fall under the heading of statutory provision.
The fund aims to have a quick turnaround on applications and opens immediately.
Find out more and apply here.
Have an idea for a project you would like to discuss with one of our team? contact one of our relevant local GAVO officers.