Fifteen sports clubs in Pembrokeshire have received a share of more than £100k in the latest ‘Be Active Wales Fund’ grant allocations.
The Sport Wales grants will be used by the clubs to purchase equipment, train volunteers, develop new and innovative projects and more.
Matt Freeman, Sport Pembrokeshire manager, encouraged other local sports organisations which need to improve or invest in their clubs to consider applying for a grant.
“The Be Active Wales Fund helps not-for-profit sports clubs and community organisations to improve access to physical activity,” he said.
“It’s a fantastic source of support for our local sports organisations, with potential grants ranging from £300 to £50,000.”
The following clubs received a grant in July 2023.
Pembroke & Pembroke Dock Amateur Boxing Club: £7,360
Pembrokeshire Weightlifting Federation: £4,173
Tenby Sailing Club: £4,969
Porthmawr Surf Life Saving Club: £19,819
St Dogmaels Community Rowing Club: £4,980
Kilgetty Football Club: £2,346
Pembroke Kickboxing Club & Dockers ABC: £4,878,
Cleddau Reach Archers: £1,013
Merlins Bridge Amateur Boxing Club: £12,220
Fishguard and Goodwick Jemima Rowing Club: £6,201
Milford Haven Sea Cadets: £16,776
Johnston Association Football Club: £1,194
Herbrandston Amateur Football Club: £1,600
Solva Association Football Club: £2,903
Trefloyne Junior Golf Academy: £10,000
To apply for a grant or find out more, please contact Alan Jones at Sport Pembrokeshire on 01437 776191 or email sport@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Sports clubs receive grants from Sport Wales
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