About Us
It’s really important to us to be right at the heart of our community, which is why in 2021, we launched our Community Fund, to give back to our wonderful customers and communities.
Over the last 3 years of the Fund we’ve awarded over £149,000 to 21 amazing organisations in our communities, through project funding or core costs support – read all about them here.
We understand many charities and groups need support with core funding to help them through the current cost of living crisis. So, we’ve committed to allocating this year’s £50,000 Community Fund to cover core costs for groups within the Hafren Dyfrdwy region that provide vital support for local residents, especially those most vulnerable, and who are finding it financially difficult to maintain their current activities.
If you’re unsure whether your organisation is within our region, you can check your address using Water UK’s postcode checker.
Eligible charities and organisations can apply to be considered for a restricted grant of between £2,000 - £10,000 for 1 year to help them and our communities get through this challenging time.
In line with the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act for Wales, we want to work together to encourage healthier and more cohesive communities.
This years Hafren Dyfrdwy Community Fund opens on Monday 7th October 2024, and will be open until the funding has been awarded. So that you have time to complete an application, 1 week before we close we will update this webpage with the closing date and notify all registered applicants by email.
What are core costs?
Core costs are essential costs your organisation has to keep running.
This might include management and administration, general office costs (rent and utilities), accountancy and audit, fundraising, communications, and governance/compliance costs.
You can apply to us to cover any of these costs.
Our Core Costs grants are awarded as restricted funding. They must be used to cover your organisation’s essential running expenses which you include in your application.
Funding available
Eligible charities and organisations can apply to be considered for a restricted grant of between £2,000 - £10,000 for 1 year to help them and our communities get through this very challenging time.
Check your organisation is eligible and fits our aims
Does your organisation run a vital service for the local community, especially supporting those most vulnerable?
Do you have a real and measurable impact on improving wider community wellbeing in our region?
Are you finding it hard to maintain your organisation's current activities and need urgent financial help to cover your running costs?
Ensure you have the correct documentation to fill out your application
If you do not have all or any of these in place, let us know! We may be able to signpost you to advice and guidance.
| Evidence | Provide at application stage | Provide at grant offer stage |
| Legal Structure A legal structure that is appropriate to the size and nature of the organisation, set out in a constitution or memorandum/articles of association that clearly outlines the aims and rules governing the organisation. This should include not for profit status, application of income and a dissolution clause/asset lock. |
Yes | |
| Accounts & Financial Management Full accounting records which are appropriate to the size and nature of your organisation including income and expenditure accounts plus the balance sheet. |
Yes | |
| Bank Statement A recent bank statement (dated within the last three months) to confirm where the grant if awarded will be paid. |
Yes | |
| Bank Account Signatories Bank Account with at least two signatories for joint authorisation (not related or living at the same address). |
Yes | |
| Policies and Procedures You will need to ensure you have policies and procedures in place relevant for your organisation. If you are unsure you can get help from your local infrastructure organisation or online sites such as the NSPCC https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-checklist/ |
Yes - confirmation only | |
| Insurance Organisations must ensure that appropriate insurance certification and licences are in place. For example, public liability, professional indemnity (where appropriate) and employer’s liability. |
Yes - confirmation only | If requested |
Filling out the application
Once you have checked your organisation and request is eligible, and read all our guidance, you are ready to get started. These are the steps you’ll need to follow:
The date you submit your application will influence how long the decision process takes, but we will always try to let you know the final outcome of your application within 8 weeks of submission.
Review process
Once you have submitted your application, your application will be assessed and prioritised by taking the following points into consideration:
If your application is ineligible or is not a strong fit for our criteria, we will let you know that your application has unfortunately not been successful.
Unfortunately due to the high levels of applications we’re anticipating, if your application is not successful, the decision cannot be appealed and you won’t be able to apply to be considered for support again this year.
Payments and monitoring
Payment structure
Grants are paid in one payment by BACS transfer into your organisation’s bank account.
The payment will be made following acceptance of the grant and receipt of any additional required documents, as detailed in your offer letter.
Provide us with reports and updates on your grant
All successful applicants will be required to complete an interim and End of Grant report, which we’ll provide you with templates for. Information required includes:
We’d also love to see any photos or video clips you may have showing the impact your service is having on our communities, so please do send us any over that we’re allowed to share with our networks.
Your Grant Agreement lasts for 1 year after your funding period ends.