Community groups within West Wrexham can once again access up to £250 to help them with their activities until March 2011.
The West Wrexham Partnership, together with Wrexham Council’s Economic Development Department, will be overseeing the ‘Small Grants Scheme’ for community groups or potential groups within the area.
The scheme can fund projects that involve local people in their community and covers the following areas: Coedpoeth, Gwersyllt, Brymbo, Rhosrobin, Bradley, Brynteg, Moss, Summerhill, Pentre Broughton, Southsea, Lodge, Llay, New Broughton, Tanyfron, Caego and Pandy.
Last year over 20 groups benefited from the scheme, including All Saints Church in Southsea, the Brymbo Heritage Group and the Share your Skills Craft Group in Gwersyllt.
David Millington, chair of the West Wrexham Partnership, said: “Grants of up to £250 will be available and could make a real difference for local community groups.
“The grant can be used for setting up a new group, assisting with venue hire, publicity or used as match-funding to help groups to draw down larger sums of money from other grant schemes.
“Purchasing new equipment or hosting a community event could also be eligible, so I would encourage existing and potential groups to get in touch.”
For information about the grant scheme and an application form, or for advice on how to set up a new community group or activity, contact Wrexham Council’s West Wrexham Community Development Team on 01978 722995.
