Community funds in Wales

A serene seascape showing multiple wind turbines at sunset, reflected in calm waters with a hazy sky. — Community funds in Wales

Our community funds at a glance

Wales

RWE is committed to being a 'good neighbour' to the communities in which we operate. This is because developing, building, operating and maintaining a renewable energy project is a long-term commitment to an area.

North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm, Denbighshire/Flintshire

Base level of fund	£60,000 per annum index linked
Expected lifetime amount	Over £1.5 million
Fund Administration	Fund is administered by Community and Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC).
Area of benefit	This fund benefits the communities of Rhyl, Prestatyn and Meliden.
How can I apply?	To find out more and how to apply please visit https://cvsc.org.uk/en/for-organisations/funding/north-hoyle-offshore-wind-farm

Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm, Denbighshire/Flintshire

Base level of fund	£90,000 index linked
Date of operation	2009
Expected lifetime amount	Over £2 million
Fund Administration	The fund is administered by Community & Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC).
Area of benefit	The fund supports communities living in Rhyl and the following wards in Conwy: Pensarn, Colwyn, Eirias, Gele, Glyn, Kinmel Bay, Llanddulas, Llandrillo yn Rhos, Llysfaen, Mochdre, Pentre Mawr, Rhiw & Towyn.
How can I apply?	To find out more and how to apply please visit https://cvsc.org.uk/en/for-organisations/funding/rhyl-flats

Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm, Conwy/Denbighshire/Flintshire

Base level of fund	£690,000 one off tourism fund during construction £768,000 annual fund during operation index linked
Date of operation	2015
Expected lifetime amount	Over £19 million
Fund Administration	The fund is administered by Community & Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC) in co-operation with Denbighshire and Flintshire councils for voluntary services. For all the details about how the fund was set up, the application process including how the decision making panel is made up please visit www.gwyntymorfund.cymru
Area of benefit	To view a map showing the area of benefit on the North Wales coast please visit www.gwyntymorfund.cymru
How can I apply?	To find out more and how to apply please visit www.gwyntymorfund.cymru
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Brechfa Forest West Onshore Wind Farm, Carmarthen

Base level of fund	£459,200 per annum, index linked each year in line with inflation
Date of operation	2018
Expected lifetime amount	Over £11 million
Fund Administration	The fund is administered by Antur Cymru and a panel of local people who make the decisions.
Area of benefit	The fund benefits the areas of Llanllwni, Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn, Llanegwad, Llanegwad, Abergwili, Llanllawddog, Llanpumsaint, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth and Llanfihangel-ar-Arth. Brechfa Forest – Area of benefit
Fund set up	In 2013 RWE carried out a detailed consultation on potential uses for the fund. A report was produced summarising this consultation. Brechfa Forest Community Profile 2013 A report detailing how the fund will be structured and managed, and also summarising the results of innogy’s 2017 community consultation, is available in English and Welsh: Brechfa community investment update (April 2017) - English Brechfa community investment update (April 2017) - Welsh
How can I apply?	For an application pack and more information please visit http://www.anturteifi.org.uk/brechfa-forest-wind-farm-community-fund/ or contact them on Tel 01239 710238 or email: [email protected] Keep up to date with the fund by visiting https://brechfawestcommunityfund.org.uk/
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Clocaenog Forest Onshore Wind Farm, Denbigh

Base level of fund	£768,000 per annum, index linked each year in line with inflation
Date of operation	2020
Expected lifetime amount	Over £19 million
Fund Administration	Fund is administered by Community and Voluntary Support Conwy (CVSC).
Area of benefit	The Area of Benefit was finalised following careful consideration of the consultation results and additional feedback. A full explanation of the funding zones can be found in the results summary. Clocaenog Forest - Area of benefit
Fund set up	An extensive consultation was held for the fund in 2018, where a survey was made available giving local residents providing an opportunity to have their say on how the fund will operate. A summary of the results is available in English and Welsh: Consultation Results - English Consultation Results - Welsh CVSC were appointed as fund administrators following an open tender process. CVSC is a local charity with extensive grant making experience and a proven track record of supporting local communities. They have appointed a full time Fund Manager and completed recruitment of a decision making panel of local people. The panel will play a critical role in finalising the criteria and structure of the fund, making decisions about funding applications and shaping the future direction of the fund.
How can I apply?	The fund was opened early in March 2020 in response to COVID 19 for urgent applications, to help provide funding quickly for groups providing frontline support. The main fund is now open for applications from community groups. For more details and to get in touch with the fund manager, Esyllt Adair, please visit www.clocaeonog.cymru or contact them on Tel 01492 523855 or email: [email protected].
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Mynydd y Gwair Onshore Wind Farm, Swansea

Base level of fund	£240,000 per annum
Date of operation	Fully operational from 2019
Expected lifetime amount	£6 million
Fund Administration	The Community Fund has been awarded to Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS). Decisions on the allocation of funds are taken by a grants panel made up of local people. With a membership of over 250 local organisations, SCVS is the umbrella body for the third sector in Swansea. SCVS offers advice, guidance, information, development, training and representation services on all issues linked with voluntary activity.
Area of benefit	The current area of benefit incldes the following council areas - Llangyfelach, Pontlliw and Tircoed, Pontarddulais, Mawr, Penllergaer, Clydach and Morriston.
How can I apply?	Please visit the Swansea Council for Voluntary Service website: https://www.scvs.org.uk/myg-commfund
Annual Reports	Mynydd y Gwair Round 1 Mynydd y Gwair Round 2 Mynydd y Gwair Round 3 Mynydd y Gwair Round 6 Mynydd y Gwair Round 7 Mynydd y Gwair Round 8