Community Garden Volunteers

The Community Garden Project is fortunate to be assisted by volunteers from various organisations; the following groups  have provided both practical and financial assistance to the project and we are grateful for their support.

 

 

TAFF’S WELL AND NANTRARW COMMUNITY COUNCIL, as the land owners, has provided the land on a “peppercorn rental” and provide continuing support to the association. Details of the work being undertaken by the Community Council can be viewed on the following link.  www.taffswellandnantgarwcc.com

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 KEEP WALES TIDY

The Keep Wales Tidy Campaign was established in 1972 with Welsh Office funding. It began life as the Welsh Directorate of the Tidy Britain Group with its own Consultative Committee made up of representatives from voluntary, public and private sector organisations within Wales. The Committee was chaired by a number of illustrious individuals such as Lord Parry of Neyland, Robert Robinson, Lord Elis-Thomas of Nant Conwy and Rhiannon Bevan OBE.

In 2000, Keep Wales Tidy began a process of devolution from the Tidy Britain Group, Environmental Campaigns Ltd, and established itself as a separate Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status and its own Board of Trustees chaired by Rhiannon Bevan.

In 2005, this process of devolution led to the creation of Keep Wales Tidy as an independent organisation working towards achieving a clean, safe and tidy Wales. Although we have no formal ties with our sister organisations, we do meet regularly with Keep Scotland Beautiful, Tidy Northern Ireland and Keep Britain Tidy. In addition, we have a good relationship with An Taisca from the Republic of Ireland and organisations from around the World through the Foundation for Environmental Education and Clean-Up the World.

Details of the work being undertaken by Keep Wales Tidy can be viewed on the following link.   www.keepwalestidy.org  

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GROUNDWORK TRUST

Groundwork in Wales is a leading local, regional and national environmental regeneration agency building sustainable communities across Wales.

Working to support place shaping, Groundwork in Wales uses both traditional and innovative ways to help local people get involved in making decisions and managing improvements in their communities.

Unique in its integration of approaches and expertise, the range of Groundwork in Wales projects provide high quality regeneration. It always looks to complement existing providers and partners locally wherever possible.

With a successful track record working in urban and rural areas right across Wales, Groundwork in Wales assists the Welsh Assembly Government, local authorities and other national bodies to meet their aims.

There are five Groundwork Trusts (collectively known as ‘Groundwork in Wales’) operating across the regions of Wales:

Groundwork Bridgend & Neath Port Talbot

Groundwork Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff

Groundwork Caerphilly

Groundwork Wrexham & Flintshire

 

The national organisation is Groundwork Wales which supports the local Trusts, provides a national voice, delivers national programmes, explores new funding opportunities and develops new partnerships across Wales.

 

Full details of the work being undertaken by GROUNDWORK WALES can be viewed on the following link:- www.groundworkinwales.org.

 

 

 

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                            EAGA

EAGA is a leading outsourcing company.  It is one of the largest national suppliers of heating and renewable energy and is at the forefront of the carbon economy. 

A modern business driving the emerging ‘green’ agenda, we are a significant contributor to carbon reduction and are committed to delivering improvements in energy efficiency across the residential and commercial sectors.

It works with public bodies - local authorities, housing associations, government departments and agencies - schools, the third sector, and businesses as we seek to make better use of energy and water resources and deliver community programmes that make a lasting difference. 

Delivering multiple area based programmes we have a long history in supporting the vulnerable and working with communities to help make people’s lives more comfortable. This remains a key part of the business proposition and will continue to be so as we look forward. It believes there is more we can do in supporting disadvantaged communities and creating low carbon neighbourhoods.

For more information on the work undertaken by EAGA visit their website at the follwing link:   www.eaga.com   

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 The Community Foundation in Wales

The Community Foundation in Wales promotes the cause of philanthropy in Wales by creating and managing relationships between donors and those who are running life-enhancing initiatives. We are dedicated to strengthening local communities by providing a permanent source of funding, building endowment and ‘immediate impact’ funds to link donors to local needs.

Their philanthropy advice and grant-making services are valued by individuals and families, businesses, and grant-making trusts within and outside Wales. Our clients and supporters include the Welsh Assembly Government, the Charity Commission in Wales, the Big Lottery Fund, and the BBC’s Comic and Sport Relief Programmes.

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  Rhondda-Cynon Taff Community Council

Further information can be viewed on the Council's Website. www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk