Clwyd West MS Darren Millar has welcomed news that projects in his constituency have received £215,843 from the National Lottery since April.
The community projects which successfully applied for a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund in Clwyd West are: Cymdeithas Godre Hiraethog Pentrefoelas a'r cylch,
Llanfwrog Community Association CIO, Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound, and Llanelian Community Association.
Cymdeithas Godre Hiraethog Pentrefoelas a'r cylch in Conwy have received £8,100 to hold monthly events to encourage more older members of the community to come together and socialise. They want to tackle rural isolation and loneliness and poor mental health. The money will be used to fund two trips and general club activities over a year.
Llanfwrog Community Association Charitable Incorporated Organisation in Denbighshire have been awarded £9,995 which they will use to install solar panels to help tackle rising energy costs.
The Centre of Sign-Sight-Sound in Conwy have received £97,749 to develop an information, advice and assistance service for people with a sensory loss. They will be able to access support about the cost of living crisis as well as other information, including bespoke accessible media and videos in British Sign Language. The money will fund staff, media production and general running costs
Llanelian Community Association have received £99,999 to construct a new hall in their village to replace the present building, which is beyond repair. The new hall will mean the numerous community activities can carry on.
Darren said:
“I am delighted to hear that once again a substantial sum has been awarded to projects in Clwyd West.
“The funding is made possible thanks to National Lottery players which enables grants to be awarded to grassroots projects, as well as larger awards to tackle big social issues such as improving mental health and tackling homelessness.
“All the successful projects in Clwyd West carry out important work in the local community and this additional funding will enable them to expand and develop this.
“I congratulate them all and wish them well with the future endeavours.”
