National Lottery grants for six Swansea based groups

Chinese in Wales Association are celebrating their successful application for £99,769.  They plan to provide an advocacy, advice and information service for two years to Chinese residents living in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend. The Association will undertake specialist casework for refugees, asylum seekers and their families, as well as victims of hate crime.  They will also offer Volunteers training to develop community engagement skills and work with organisations to enhance their knowledge around supporting individuals with Chinese heritage.

Mrs Shirley Au-Yeung, founder and Chair, Chinese In Wales Association (CIWA) , said :

“CIWA is a community-led, grassroots charity. We are extremely grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for funding our Stand Up For You project. The grant will enable us to provide much needed support to our vulnerable community members to help them break language barriers and address culture differences when accessing local services. ”

Five other Swansea based organisations are also celebrating the news of their grants including Penllergaer Environmental Team wanted £9,000 to buy a vehicle to allow people with disabilities and less mobile individuals to enjoy the local wildlife and greenery. Sally Hymen, Committee member said

“I am delighted and very grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for the grant which has enabled us to replace our ageing vehicle. The old gator has been in service for nearly 10 years and has been a real help to the volunteers who have worked so hard to manage the Llys Nini Site of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINC).  Once again, the site has been awarded a Green Flag which is testament to the work of the volunteers. The grant is invaluable to us and our work.”

Elsewhere in Swansea:

Bigger Heart Zanzibar received £10,000 to provide inclusive dance classes for children and their parents and carers, designed to strengthen their relationships and increase their confidence.

Gwyl Llanmadoc Festival will use the £6,800 grant to host a festival, over 10 days, bringing local people together and promoting strong intergenerational relationships across the whole community.

Kin Cymru applied for £10,000 to provide advice and support to families and children with disabilities.

Ystalyfera Development Trust in Swansea will use the £9,950 grant to offer accredited courses to increase the employment skills of people leaving school, people who are currently unemployed, and those who wish to improve their confidence.

In total 57 Communities in Wales are looking forward to their summer with a share of £722,115 grants from The National Lottery Community Fund this month, grants are made possible thanks to players of the National Lottery. You can find the full list attached above