50 years of working with and for the community

Celebrating the council's 50th year anniversary
1st April 1974 - 31st March 2024

Grants to organisations

Voluntary organizations are assisted each year with financial allocations. Sports and youth clubs, Churches and Chapels, Citizens Advice Bureau etc. receive regular grants from the Authority.

Financial Assistance Budget of £3,000 – allocated in accordance with the Council’s policy as follows:

  • Two donations of £500
  • Two donations of £250
  • Five donations of £100
  • £1000 – a minimum donation of £50

If you represent a group or organisation within the Council’s administrative area and you would like to be considered for financial aid, please write to the Council stating why you need our help.

Ward Allocations budget of £10,000 – allocated to the individual Wards based on population:-

  • Bynea – £1,985
  • Dafen – £1,430
  • Felinfoel – £765
  • Glyn – £966
  • Hengoed – £1,921
  • Pemberton – £1,764
  • Swiss Valley – £1,169

The money is distributed by the local councillors for the Ward to local groups and organisations in aid of worthy causes.