A community fund has been launched across Pembrokeshire, alongside a call to action for members of the community to apply to sit on the advisory panel.
Following extensive engagement with the local community, the operators of the Withyhedge landfill site- Resource Management Ltd (RML)- has today formally launched its RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund in order to support community groups and organisations across the local area.
As part of this, RML are encouraging members of the community to apply to join the fund’s advisory panel, which will play a role in deciding how support is distributed.
RML has committed to an annual fund of £20,000 with local groups and organisations able to apply for up to £2,000 each year. Once established, the fund’s advisory panel will work with RML to develop a criteria that will be used as a guide for allocating funding.
Ben Maizey, Sustainability and Future Generations Manager at Dauson Environmental Group, the parent company of RML said:
“Our RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund is something we have been planning since Dauson took over RML and the Withyhedge site in March 2022.
“Whilst this has taken a little longer than planned due to the previous closure of the site to carry out improvements, we want to continue to build local relationships and ensure we play our part in the community.”
In addition to the RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund being available to support communities each year, RML has also made clear that they welcome applications for larger-scale one off projects and events outside of this process.
Mr Maizey, who oversees the distribution of community support funds across the entire Dauson Group, will be coordinating the distribution of the RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund. He added:
“We have been engaging with people for some time both through site visits and community meetings.
“One of the questions we have been asked by community members and councillors is for more information about when this fund will be up and running.
“We are therefore really excited about the launch our RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund as we take our next step in supporting our community and neighbours.”
Advisory Panel applications
Applications are now open for members of the community to apply to sit on the RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund’s advisory panel. Application information can be accessed by emailingwithyhedge@grasshopper-comms.co.uk
Applications close at 4pm on Friday 27th June 2025.
RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund applications
The window for fund applications will be announced soon.
RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund launched