TRANSITION Bro Gwaun (TBG), having pioneered several practical initiatives in response to the challenge of climate change, is pleased to announce its first award of grants, totalling over £12,000 to seven organisations in North Pembrokeshire. Group member, Tom Latter, said:
‘The money is coming from TBG’s share in profit from Abergwaun Community Turbine – it’s good to see local investment in 2015 now returning profit to fund community projects, supporting transition to a safer future for people and nature.’
TBG launched a pilot round of the Community Climate Fund last autumn, and Chair of the independent panel appointed to assess the applications, Marc Mordey, said:
‘It’s been brilliant to be involved with this community inspired project, and the range of ideas brought forward has been inspiring. Small voluntary groups, more established charities as well as local businesses are obviously thinking about the best and most imaginative ways to tackle the worst effects of climate change.’
The assessment panel included pupils from Ysgol Bro Gwaun, and the following projects have been awarded grants: solar panels for Fishguard Football Club, re-wilding an area of playing field at Ysgol Bro Gwaun, a poly-tunnel at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, a series of growing courses run by Ffynnone Resilience, solar irrigation equipment at Nevern Valley Veg, a ‘Pollinators’ event at Brynberian Hall, and training for Bike Buddies at St Dogmaels. TBG anticipates being able to invite applications for a second round of Climate funding this autumn.
