Community Benefits: Building More Than Just Walls at Coedffranc Primary!

We’re excited to spotlight the incredible community benefit work taking place alongside the construction of a brand-new kitchen and dining block at Coedffranc Primary School in Skewen!  This project is not just transforming the school’s facilities — it’s making a lasting impact on the wider community including:- 149 weeks of targeted recruitment and training- 10 job […]

Sand Rabbit: How the Tata Resilience fund is helping local business

What impact is the Tata Resilience Fund having? With support from the Tata Resilience Fund, the Sand Rabbit has been able to overcome reduced footfall, continue to invest in the local area, and provide a high-quality local hospitality experience. The Sand Rabbit, based in Aberavon, offers patrons a high-quality food and drinks experience. The business […]

How the Shared Prosperity fund helped Neath Deli to grow from a small family business:

What impact is the Shared Prosperity Fund having? With support from the Shared Prosperity Fund, Neath Deli has been able to grow from a small family business, to now be employing 17 members of staff. Neath Deli offers wholesome, organic and locally sourced cheeses, meats and produce. Through the Shared Prosperity Fund the business has […]

Tata Steel Transition Funds: A ten-point plan for Business Start-Up Advice and Grants

Business start-up advice and grants of up to £50,000 are available to support individuals affected by the Tata Steel UK transition that are looking to start their own business or become self-employed. Here’s your ten-point plan to help you access the business start-up support that helps you build your understanding of business and access financial […]

Former Youth Offending Team Building, Port Talbot

Former Youth Offending Team Building, Port Talbot The project involves the refurbishment of a property known as The Youth Offending Team Building in Port Talbot. As part of the ongoing Regeneration Programme for Port Talbot, the Authority will undertake internal adaptions and refurbishment to create easily accessible, open plan, flexible office accommodation to further improve […]

How the Placemaking Grant helped turn an unoccupied building into a luxury beauty salon.

Blossom, a luxury hair and beauty salon based in Neath, wasawarded £35,342.12 in funding from the Place Making Grant to go toward turningthe unoccupied building into a Medi Spa. The building works that the money has helped to fund includeelectrics, plumbing, energy efficient air conditioning and heating, carpentrywork, security and fire safety systems along with […]