SPORTING organisations across Penarth, Dinas Powys and Sully have received council funding to help them increase participation in sport across their county.
Inter Penarth Amateur Football Club, Penarth Hockey Club, Sully Sports Football Club, Dinas Powys Amateur Football Club and Penarth Ladies have all received a share of £16,817.
Seven clubs from Barry and Rhoose also benefitted from the funding.
The grants can be used to send coaches and volunteers on training courses such as Football leaders, rugby tag leaders, hockey 4689 leaders, level 1 cricket coaching, first aid and safeguarding training.
In addition to supplying funding for training, some organisations were awarded funding to purchase new equipment that would accommodate extra club members.
The funding awarded to Dinas Powys Amateur Football Club, for example, will assist with developing a structure for girls; this will include establishing a junior girls section at the club.
The Community Chest panel has also recognised the contribution that the Vale of Glamorgan mini football league makes in helping hundreds of youngsters from across the Vale be more active on a more regular basis.
Run by volunteers, the league offers fun, competitive opportunities to children on a weekly basis; they were assisted with funding to run this excellent provision.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Sports and Play Development Team manage the Sport Wales Community Chest funding scheme, which can provide up to £1,500 to clubs and organisations that can demonstrate they are going to deliver projects that increase participation levels or improve standards in sport and physical activity. The types of organisations that can apply include sports clubs or associations, youth clubs, residents groups and other community groups.
Councillor Gwyn John, cabinet member for visible, leisure and regulatory services, said of the funding available: “The funding can be used towards areas such as coaching courses, equipment, initial venue hire and marketing. Sporting clubs and communities provide fantastic opportunities for residents in the Vale to remain fit and healthy in a fun, social environment. The Community Chest allows these organisations to further increase these opportunities.”
The next Community Chest panel meeting is on November 24, with a deadline for applications of November 10. There is still money available in the Community Chest pot for the Vale, so if you would like to discuss a potential application, contact the Sports and Play Development Team on 01446 704793 or email KJDavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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