Voluntary groups to feel the benefit
Voluntary groups across South West Wales are to benefit from a new partnership of dedicated support aimed at helping the flourishing voluntary sector turn groups into sustainable enterprises.
The Collaborative Communities project will give support to hundreds of organisations to help them develop, meet market opportunities and generate income.
£5 million has been secured from the EU’s Convergence European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Assembly Government, by a unique regional partnership. The partnership behind the project is made up of the County Councils and County Voluntary Councils in Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea.
The dedicated team have a wealth of experience between them and are committed to working with organisations and providing them with all the support they need to move away from grant dependency.
Regeneration chiefs say they are delighted with the funding, which will breathe new life into the voluntary sector and act as a catalyst for further investment.
The partners joined together at the South West Wales Regional Funding Fair at Ffos Las for an official launch of the scheme.
The event, part funded by the EU Convergence programme, provided an opportunity for organisations to network and see what support is available in the region, from Convergence and other funding sources.
Carmarthenshire Council Leader Meryl Gravell said: “I am absolutely delighted that funding has been secured for this exciting project.
“It will bring real benefits to hundreds of voluntary organisations and enable them to become sustainable enterprises.
“This will in turn lead to job creation and foster a growing entrepreneurship culture.
“This is innovative work to support and develop the Third Sector and we will be working closely with people, groups and partners to ensure the best results.”
Stuart Griffin, Project Manger, for Collaborative Communities said: “The Collaborative Communities project will help groups to develop and meet market opportunities.
"It is about building them into sustainable enterprises, creating jobs and improving the quality of life for people in the region.”
To register any projects for support please e-mail contact@collaborativecommunities.org.uk
The Collaborative Communities project will give support to hundreds of organisations to help them develop, meet market opportunities and generate income.
£5 million has been secured from the EU’s Convergence European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Assembly Government, by a unique regional partnership. The partnership behind the project is made up of the County Councils and County Voluntary Councils in Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea.
The dedicated team have a wealth of experience between them and are committed to working with organisations and providing them with all the support they need to move away from grant dependency.
Regeneration chiefs say they are delighted with the funding, which will breathe new life into the voluntary sector and act as a catalyst for further investment.
The partners joined together at the South West Wales Regional Funding Fair at Ffos Las for an official launch of the scheme.
The event, part funded by the EU Convergence programme, provided an opportunity for organisations to network and see what support is available in the region, from Convergence and other funding sources.
Carmarthenshire Council Leader Meryl Gravell said: “I am absolutely delighted that funding has been secured for this exciting project.
“It will bring real benefits to hundreds of voluntary organisations and enable them to become sustainable enterprises.
“This will in turn lead to job creation and foster a growing entrepreneurship culture.
“This is innovative work to support and develop the Third Sector and we will be working closely with people, groups and partners to ensure the best results.”
Stuart Griffin, Project Manger, for Collaborative Communities said: “The Collaborative Communities project will help groups to develop and meet market opportunities.
"It is about building them into sustainable enterprises, creating jobs and improving the quality of life for people in the region.”
To register any projects for support please e-mail contact@collaborativecommunities.org.uk
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