Become a Force for Nature with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust
Become a Force for Nature with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust
--
A popular mini-grant scheme run by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust is open once again for applications.
Last year, 10 local non-profit groups received Force for Nature mini-grants of up to £500 for projects with a positive environmental impact, including a community wildflower meadow and bug hotel in the village of Summerhill, biodiversity improvements at the Slash Pond Boardwalk in Broad Haven and a sensory garden at Ysgol Harri Tudur.
This year, the grant limit has been raised to £1,000 and as well as not-for-profit organisations such as charities, constituted voluntary groups, community councils, schools, sports clubs and associations, businesses that are able to demonstrate public benefit from their project are also invited to apply.
Funded projects must either deliver a positive conservation or climate change action, support biodiversity, or create new green spaces. Examples include wildflower meadow creation on small areas of common and public land, increasing pollinator habitats, tree planting, creating hedgerows, planting fruit trees and pond creation.
External Funding Manager Jessica Morgan said: “When the Force for Nature mini-grant scheme launched last year, we were overwhelmed by the level of passion and commitment shown by local people towards mitigating the challenges our National Park faces over coming years.
“Unfortunately, the enormous level of interest in the scheme meant that it was only possible to allocate funding to a third of those who applied.
“With the clock now ticking towards this year’s deadline, we encourage businesses and not-for-profit groups to get in touch with their project proposals.”
The deadline for completed applications is midnight on Friday 21 June 2022.
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust is a charity registered by the UK Charity Commission. Its registered charity number is 1179281. Visit https://pembrokeshirecoasttrust.wales for more information on its work.
Become a Force for Nature with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust
A record-breaking number of 1,150 festive bathers have had a splashing time in the Tenby Boxing Day Swim this morning.
A record-breaking number of 1,150 festive bathers have had a splashing time in the Tenby Boxing Day Swim this morning.
£3,800 donated to services across Withybush Hospital
£3,800 donated to services across Withybush Hospital
VC Gallery Secures Planning Permission for Veteran Housing in Pembrokeshire
The VC Gallery is delighted to announce that Pembrokeshire County Council has granted planning permission to build dedicated apartments for ex-forces veterans. This groundbreaking project aims to address homelessness and support the unique needs of veterans, particularly those with mobility challenges.
Spreading Christmas Magic: Megans Starr Foundation Donates Gifts to Children in Hospital
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Megans Starr Foundation had the honour of donating extra gifts from their Wish Tree to Hywel Dda Health Charities yesterday.
Be a Superhero and enter Tenby’s famous Boxing Day Swim to help the RNLI
Tenby’s famous Boxing Day Swim splashes out for the 52nd time this Christmas and will be paying tribute to the brave men and women of the RNLI.
Hywel Dda University Health Board: Help us to help you – accessing our services
Our services are under pressure, please help us to help you by choosing how you access our services carefully, so that we are only seeing people with urgent or emergency care needs in our emergency departments (A&E).
Additional services to deal with Holyhead Port temporary closure
Additional services to deal with Holyhead Port temporary closure
PRESS RELEASE: Safe, warm, and connected: community hubs helping communities this winter
Safe and warm hubs are providing vital support this winter, offering welcoming spaces for people to stay warm, connect with others, and access advice and services during difficult times.