Goetre Community Library - £5,500

Merthyr Tydfill

This is a project which will benefit the whole community with literacy skills and also be able to get on hand support for extra skills. The local community will also be able to borrow books like they do in a library. The project will be run by the local charity Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust.

They will use a portal cabin based in the local school which is no longer needed by the school and will be open all week to benefit the wider community. The money will help with décor and to buy much needed equipment.

Clarence park Community Area - £9,164.93

Llandudno

This was a piece of land that the local community have been working towards turning into a play area for the local children. They have many other groups supporting them on this venture and have raised £3,000 towards the costs – the Foundation was only too happy to help with the remaining funds needed. We believe this is truly a community project.

Nefyn Community Centre

Pwlheli

This is a community centre which is used by the whole community, play schemes, after school and holiday clubs, projects to tackle anti social behavior and elderly support groups.

The redevelopment of the community centre will benefit a wide range of groups within the local community. There is a distinct lack of resources to support activities for children, parents and families in the local community.

Groundswell Dance Company

Swansea

The dance group were forced to re-locate due to harassment from drug abusers and anti social behaviour. Groundswell is a well established not-profitable organisation which has provided extensive training, performance opportunities for young people in the Swansea area. They are constantly fundraising for the new premises, together with costs to keep the dance group open. The Foundation has funded £3,000 to help with the new dance floor.

Family Friends For Fives to Elevens

North Wales

Nearest store: Rhyl – St Asaph Avenue North, Kimnel Bay LL18 5EQ

This project trains volunteers to provide support, friendship and practical help to children and young people who are facing difficulties and suffering stress and isolation, with regular support, friendship and practical help tailored to the needs of the children and their families who are experiencing difficulties from issues such as disability, bereavement, depression, domestic abuse and behavioural problems. A grant of £55,350.00 from BBC Children in Need funds the salaries of an Activities Organiser and a Co-ordinator plus activity costs.

Sensory Garden & Angling Facilities

Brynmawr

A license has been granted by the council to a local charitable group – ‘Friends of the Lakeside’ – to regenerate and enhance a lake and surrounding land adjacent to the Asda store.

The group is creating a sensory garden around the lake for the disabled members of the community. The project also includes the construction of walkways over the lake and new fishing areas for all members of the community to enjoy.

Along with the regeneration and enhancement of the site, the project is aimed at taking young people off the streets and giving them the opportunity to develop a hobby in a safe environment.

The project will substantially regenerate an area into a ‘community hub’ which families can enjoy for generations, and the Asda Foundation has donated £5,000 to make this happen.

BRfm

Brynmawr

BRfm is a community radio station and is an essential part of community life in Blaenau. The ASDA Foundation funded the necessary transmission equipment to enable them to broadcast live throughout Blaenua Gwent.

Smaller projects in Wales

We have helped the following projects in this region:

Community Police Station (Llanelli) £100

Brittle Bone Society (Merthyr Tydfil) £150

Action Duchenne Ltd (Merthyr Tydfil) £100

St Anne’s Hospice (Newport) £175

Newport Mayor’s Charity (Asda Depot, Chepstow) £50

Imagine Appeal Alder Hey Hospital (Arrowe Park) £500

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Children’s Community Memorial Garden

Llandudno

Llandudno has lost many children under tragic circumstances – the Mayor put forward plans for a memorial in a location which was safe and secure to minimise vandalism.

There is much very deep and sad feeling that recent events have had on the local community with the loss of young lives. Having a memorial garden for quiet reflection – or simply somewhere to rest will have a real and positive effect on the whole community and will be a significant step forward in the healing process and above all will be much appreciated by everyone.

The Basement Youth Information Network

Blackwood – £1,000

The Basement is an organisation that has been in Blackwood for over ten years. They have a huge impact on their local community, not only allowing youths to learn about the repercussions of drug use and violence but also providing a safe haven in the community. The Foundation is supporting the group by providing new books and the costs of the phone line and internet access.