St. Tydfil Church, Llechryd, has benefitted from the Ceredigion Community Grant Scheme, which aims to increase the range of opportunities, facilities and activities in the county.

The upgrading the heating system at the church is one of the recently completed projects, which also included new windows and doors in Llanddewi Brefi Village Hall and Playground.

Projects funded at the beginning of October 2022 also include Upgrading and work on the windows of Capel Bethania, Cardigan, and upgrades at Mydroilyn Church.

Grants are available to Community Groups, Community Councils or voluntary Leisure and Sports Associations who want to improve and increase the range of facilities, activities and opportunities in Ceredigion.

Appropriately constituted voluntary non-profit associations will also be eligible to apply for assistance.

Applications will be considered by Ceredigion County Council for projects that have not started or events that have not yet been held.

This includes revenue projects such as association maintenance costs, or capital such as improving the existing facilities of a building. Policy grants are available such as money towards local Eisteddfodau.

Councillor Clive Davies, Cabinet Member for the Economy and Regeneration, said: “It is good to see Community Groups, Community Councils and Leisure and Sports Associations applying for grants.

"Improving and increasing activities boosts our communities and Ceredigion's economy. We look forward to seeing the improvements take place and the activities being held.”

Councillor Gareth Davies, Cabinet Member for Finance and Procurement Services, said: “It is important for these groups and events to have financial support to ensure our communities flourish in Ceredigion. If you fit the criteria, go for it and apply for the grant.”

The application pack and further information about the Ceredigion Community Grant Scheme page is available on the Ceredigion County Council website..