Below are projects which received investment from the Shared Prosperity Fund: Gwynedd, under each of the three SPF priorities:
Community and place
Applicant: GALERI CAERNARFON CYF
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £500,000
Project summary: Intention to buy, renovate and let empty commercial properties in Caernarfon town centre.
More information: Galeri Caernarfon Cyf, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Applicant: CYNGOR GWYNEDD ON BEHALF OF THE MUSEUM
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £250,000
Project summary: The project will aim to reinterpret and modernise the Lloyd George Museum, its relationship with the local community and its role in interpreting the past internationally.
More information: The Lloyd George Museum (llyw.cymru)
Applicant: BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £250,000
Project summary: The plan will transform an area in Parc y Coleg, Bangor, which is currently unwelcoming, into a quiet place to enjoy and experience nature. This is achieved by establishing nature trails within the woodland and scrub and developing the wetland for animals and plants. Educational boards will be installed and electronic information links summarising what people can see.
More information: College Park Project update | Bangor University
Applicant: CWMNI’R FRÂN WEN
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £252,911
Project summary: A large-scale community arts and cultural project will take place in Bangor over an extended period of 20 months. There will be a program of co-creation and collaboration through creative means with the residents and communities of the city, which will end with an epic multi-arts event that will celebrate Bangor's unique identity and share it with the world.
More information: Frân Wen | Bangor creative community (franwen.com)
Applicant: CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £1,864,500
Project summary: The Town Centre regeneration programme includes several schemes aimed at laying a foundation for future investment and pride. The project will raise the standard of our towns' facilities and basic services, and include improving community safety, street signage and furniture, marketing campaigns, business support, and schemes to support the creative sector.
Applicant: AMBITION NORTH WALES
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £211,542
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd, Môn, Conwy, Denbighshire, and Flint
Project summary:
The aim of the project is to ensure the greatest possible benefits and opportunities for residents, businesses and communities across North Wales through investments that align with the Growth Vision including the North Wales Growth Deal.
More information: Ambition North Wales | Ambition North Wales (opens in new tab)
Applicant: BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £250,000
Project summary: The plan will develop the Llŷn Ecomuseum scheme that has existed since 2015, by working together to promote specific sites and resources in the Llŷn peninsula. It will develop activities related to the archaeology, biodiversity, and the culture of the area.
More information: HOME | Ecoamgueddfa (opens in new tab)
Applicant: GOGLEDD CYMRU ACTIF NORTH WALES
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £ 134,000
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd, Môn, Denbighshire, and Flint
Project summary: A plan to support people to be more active on a regular basis. The project will work together with the community in 2-3 locations that have the greatest need for support in Gwynedd, to develop skills and confidence to find sustainable solutions for the good of the community in the long term.
More information: Actif North Wales (gogleddcymruactif.cymru) (opens in new tab)
Applicant: MENTER MÔN
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £ 1,100,000
Project summary: The project will work in partnership with Cymunedoli Cyf (Gwynedd Social Enterprise Network) on various schemes that create community resilience, and create community solutions to challenges facing Gwynedd, placing emphasis on geographical areas without current provision.
More information: Menter Môn - Grymuso Gwynedd (mentermon.com) (opens in new tab)
Applicant: CYMDEITHAS ERYRI SNOWDONIA SOCIETY
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £249,940
Project summary: A scheme to provide, develop and grow a programme of practical conservation work and training with volunteers in Eryri and the surrounding area. We will work closely with partners to ensure that work is in line with strategic plans and priorities to ensure maximum value for the volunteers' hard work. It will include elements such as: path maintenance, invasive weed control, litter clearance, tree planting and conservation work.
More information: Helping Hands | Snowdonia Society (snowdonia-society.org.uk) (opens in new tab)
Applicant: MENTER TŶ’N LLAN
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £ 500,000
Project summary: Complete two elements of a wider project to develop a community enterprise in Tŷ'n Llan, Llandwrog:
- The kitchen – demolish the old structure and build a new purpose-built kitchen in its place
- refurbish 5 visitor rooms on the first floor which is currently a shell. The rooms will be designed to promote and interpret elements of the area's history and heritage.
More information: Our Plans - Ty'n Llan (tynllan.cymru) (opens in new tab)
Applicant: CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £746,399
Project summary: The project will support people and build community resilience by:
- establishing hubs in communities for people to access help with living costs, services, and activities locally
- provide support to improve digital skills, numeracy and financial skills in workshops, group sessions or individual sessions
- providing IT equipment and connectivity to ensure the inclusion of people
- create volunteering opportunities for specific groups of people who find it difficult to find a suitable placement for their needs
Applicant: ADRA (TAI) CYFYNGEDIG
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £300,000
Project summary: The project will employ a team of Energy Wardens to encourage residents across Gwynedd to reduce their energy use and increase reusing and recycling levels to reduce waste. Energy efficiency measures will also be installed at several local community centres, which will demonstrate good practice to members of the wider community.
More information:Fuel Poverty Awareness Day - Adra (opens in new tab) and Prosiect Sero Net Gwynedd – Datblygiadau Egni Gwledig (DEG) (opens in new tab)
Applicant: ABERDYFI COMMUNITY PROJECTS LTD
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £ 500,000
Project summary: The plan will facilitate bringing the Penrhos Garage building and the Post Office in Aberdyfi into community ownership. This will enable the continuation of local services, protect jobs, create new workshop space, and develop two flats for local people.
More information: ACP Projects (aberdyfiprojects.co.uk) (opens in new tab)
Applicant: SIOP GRIFFITHS CYF
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £ 299,960
Project summary: A scheme for community transport provision in partnership with social enterprises - namely Siop Griffiths, Ogwen Partnership, Y Dref Werdd, and O Ddrws I Ddrws. A coordinator will develop cooperation between the areas, to take advantage of the electric vehicles the enterprises already own.
More information: Community Projects | helping, supporting and developing the community (yrorsaf.cymru) (opens in new tab)
Administrator: CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £1,800,000
Project summary: A competitive grant fund that will be a means of supporting local organisations, including initiatives and regeneration groups, to be able to lead and develop projects that respond to local needs and priorities.
The Fund consists of three different levels of grants - Capital and Revenue between £25k and £200k, Revenue between £25k and £75k and small grants under £25k. There was an open call during June and July 2023 for enterprises across Gwynedd to submit grant applications for the development of regeneration projects within their communities. Applications were received totalling over £5 million.
Community Regeneration Support Fund
Including the Culture and Heritage, Events, Healthy Living and Active Support Funds
Administrator: CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £1,631,000
Project summary: The project aims to promote culture and heritage, physical well-being and healthy living, and develop a sustainable visitor economy. The Diwyllesiant program is delivered as a cross-service project within Cyngor Gwynedd, which aims to operate across three priority areas - Culture and Heritage, Healthy and Active Living, and the Sustainable Visitor Economy – for the benefit of, and to support the well-being of Gwynedd residents, communities, businesses, and environment.
The Fund includes three strands available to non-profit organisations and enterprises in Gwynedd. £350k has been allocated for the Culture and Heritage Fund, and £250k each allocated for the Events Fund and the Healthy and Active Living Fund.
Culture and Heritage, Events, Healthy Living and Active Support Fund
Administrator: MANTELL GWYNEDD
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £1,500,000
Project summary: The Fund offers funding opportunities of between £2k and £250k to voluntary or community groups located in Gwynedd. A wide variety of groups and projects will present different activities with a cross section of communities/people benefiting.
There was an open call during September 2023 for enterprises across Gwynedd to submit grant applications, and applications totalling over £4.9 million were received.
Mantell Gwynedd (opens in new tab)
Supporting Local Businesses
Applicant: GRŴP LLANDRILLO-MENAI
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £250,000
Project summary: A scheme that provides specialist evaluation and mentoring support to businesses to improve their digital and Zero Net capabilities. It will support small and medium businesses to be more efficient, more productive, to reduce their carbon footprint, and save costs.
More information: Green Digital Academy | Busnes@LlandrilloMenai (opens in new tab)
Applicant: ANTUR WAUNFAWR
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £250,000
Project summary: The project will present a variety of cycling sessions and activities in Gwynedd to improve skills, build confidence and encourage people of all ages and abilities to cycle. The activities will include courses in schools, community prescription cycling sessions, older people's cycling sessions, free bike hire for disadvantaged young people and corporate well-being days.
More information: Beics Antur Bikes | Antur Waunfawr (opens in new tab)
Applicant: ALWAYS AIM HIGH EVENTS
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £500,000
Project summary: Completion of part 1 of a larger scheme to develop an events Hub on the Glyn Rhonwy site, Llanberis. It includes the construction of a warehouse and multi-purpose space that could be used as an office / meeting room and available for hire by the community.
Applicant: CWMPAS
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £199,580
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd and Môn
Project summary: A scheme with two work streams:
- Provide specialist business support to social enterprises
- Promote employee ownership plans for businesses, so that they continue in communities, and offer specialist support to realise the plans
More information: Social Business Wales - growth - Cwmpas (opens in new tab) a Employee Ownership Solutions (opens in new tab)
Applicant: BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £150,000
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd, Môn, and Flint
Project summary: The Skills and Innovation Voucher (SIV) scheme will support small or medium-sized businesses and graduate entrepreneurs to take advantage of Bangor University's expertise, facilities, skills, and talent relevant to their research and development needs. Vouchers can be used against the costs of consultants, specialist space or courses.
More information: The Skills and Innovation Voucher Scheme | Bangor University (opens in new tab)
Applicant: MENTER MÔN CYF
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £299,982
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd and Môn
Project summary: The project will maintain and develop the Hwb Menter business support service, providing information, advice, networking opportunities, and space for entrepreneurs to develop their initial ideas into a successful business. The Hwb Menter will also provide SMART Gwynedd and Anglesey activities that promote the use of SMART technology in towns in the area.
More information: Enterprise Hub (hwbmenter.cymru) (opens in new tab) a Menter Môn - Smart Gwynedd a Môn (opens in new tab)
Applicant: NORTH WALES MERSEY DEE BUSINESS COUNCIL
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £63,002
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd and Conwy
Project summary: Activities that enable, support and guide businesses and organisations across all sectors on business growth, while aiming for Zero Net and promoting the circular economy. Key elements include creating awareness of major decarbonisation projects in the area and giving providers a platform to raise awareness of the support available.
More information:
Applicant: ANTUR NANTLLE CYF
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £500,000
Project summary: Making essential improvements to existing workshops, improving their energy efficiency, and ensuring that they are suitable for use by local businesses to create and maintain jobs for years to come.
More information: Antur Nantlle Ltd
Applicant: CWMNI BRO ANTUR AELHAEARN (1974)
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £350,000
Project summary: Purchase of a bakery site in Llanaelhaearn which includes two empty buildings, with the aim of ensuring continuity for a local business. The scheme will also modernize the bakery by developing a renewable energy scheme to reduce costs.
More information:
Menter gymdeithasol yn prynu becws hanesyddol Llanaelhaearn - BBC Cymru Fyw and
Applicant: BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £400,000
Project summary: The project will engage with the fishing sector across the County to assess the need, with the intention of creating a more resilient and diverse sector. This project will help retain experience and facilitate diversification while supporting a strong maritime heritage and sustainable skills. Training activities and the trial of new techniques related to the industry will use the University's resources.
More information: Môr Ni Gwynedd | Bangor University
Applicant: ADRA (TAI) CYFYNGEDIG
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £400,000
Project summary: A joint project with Bangor University which will include the construction of two atmospherically controlled chambers, for controlled tests of building materials in various and extreme environmental conditions. This unique facility will play a key role in accelerating progress towards low carbon and net zero housing design.
More information: Significant investment confirmed for decarbonisation activity in Gwynedd - Adra (opens in new tab)
Administrator: CYNGOR GWYNEDD
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £1,800,000
Project summary: The purpose of the project is to provide Gwynedd businesses with the help, information, and financial support that they need to start, develop, and thrive. There are five work streams in the package, offering the most appropriate support to the County's businesses, namely:
- Implementing Cyngor Gwynedd’s business engagement strategy,
- Community Catalysts Project,
- Recharge Project,
- Digital Platform Project, and
- Business Support Fund
The Business Support Fund offers two different strands available to businesses – Business Development Funds (Spark and Transformation) and Property Improvement Grants. A total of £1.7 million is available to support businesses, which is a combination of UKSPF funding, a direct contribution from Cyngor Gwynedd, and a contribution from the Welsh Government.
The fund has now been paused - it was possible to apply for small grants under £25k and grants between £25k and £250k for each type of grant. There was an open call from August 2023 for businesses across Gwynedd to submit grant applications, and applications totalling over £10.7 million were received.
People and skills
Applicant: ADRA (TAI) CYFYNGEDIG
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £256,508
Project summary: The project will deliver a program of two-week courses, combining accredited training and work experience in a work sector chosen by the participants. This will include repair and maintenance, construction, people care/support and customer services/administration. Following on from the course 24 employment opportunities will be offered by Adra and other partners.
More information: Academi Adra - Adra
Applicant: GRŴP LLANDRILLO-MENAI
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £700,000
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd, Môn a Conwy
Project summary: The scheme will provide a bespoke package of mentoring support for young people aged 16-25 who are moving on to Further Education, as well as offering a comprehensive Mental Health and Wellbeing service to support those moving on from college to employment.
Applicant: GRŴP LLANDRILLO-MENAI
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £499,647
Project summary: The aim of the project, which will be developed in partnership with Adra, is to create a dedicated training centre for decarbonising and retrofitting houses, at Tŷ Gwyrddfai in Penygroes. Training programs will focus on meeting the need for skills related to decarbonisation, with special emphasis on traditional and historic buildings in Gwynedd.
More information:
Hyfforddiant Net Sero Training Gwynedd | Busnes@LlandrilloMenai
Applicant: GRŴP LLANDRILLO-MENAI
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £96,250
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd, Môn, Conwy and Denbighshire
Project summary: The scheme provides exciting opportunities for educational institutions in the field of hospitality and tourism, which will include work experience and basic skills. A series of workshops will offer work experience in locations that are part of the Tourism Talent Network - Portmeirion, ZipWorld, National Trust and Llandrillo College. The aim of the scheme will be to promote the opportunities available and encourage people to train for the industry.
Applicant: Cyngor Gwynedd
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £700,000
Project summary: The aim of the project is to support young people and adults across Gwynedd to reach their personal potential by offering support to individuals either to prepare for work; moving into employment and/or offering opportunities for individuals to train and develop skills while in employment.
More information: Gwaith Gwynedd
Applicant: GRŴP LLANDRILLO-MENAI
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £ 250,000
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd, Môn and Conwy
Project summary: A plan that will support employers to identify and meet training needs and skills gaps in their workforce. This will allow their employees to develop additional skills which in turn will create growth and achieve the strategic objectives of the business. Training will be offered in group and individual sessions in the workplace.
More information:
Applicant: GISDA cyf
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £499,956
Project summary: TAPI 2 will be a project that provides intensive person-centred support, tailored around the vulnerable young people of Gwynedd who are furthest away from the labour market. We would provide therapeutic support to support young people with their basic skills and live independently, to enable them to venture forward from support, closer to mainstream employment and services. A multi-use therapeutic space will also be developed on the ground floor of the Lle Da hub in Caernarfon.
More information: Gisda Ltd (opens in new tab)
Applicant: CITIZENS ADVICE GWYNEDD
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £249,337
Project summary: The scheme will offer a series of training opportunities (paid) that will improve people's skills in call centre services, customer support, reception skills and administrative skills. There will be one-month courses to start, which will lead to a further course of 3 months, and further to a vocational qualification.
More information: Cyfle Hyfforddiant gyda Thâl – CAB Gwynedd (opens in new tab)
Applicant: GRŴP LLANDRILLO-MENAI
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £1,202,737
A multi authority scheme in Gwynedd, Môn, Conwy, and Denbighshire
Project summary:
A project to promote adult numeracy in a wide range of communities and work locations in Gwynedd, improving skills in a practical context that is relevant to them.
More information: Multiply - Free Maths Courses for Adults | Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (opens in new tab)
Applicant: Adra (Tai) Cyf.
Total UKSPF Gwynedd funding: £152,563
Project summary:
4 financial welfare officers will support the development of numeracy skills among social housing tenants in Gwynedd. The support provided will aim to help tenants understand their income and expenditure, manage any bills or debts effectively, and identify any benefits available to them.
More information: Support for you - Adra (opens in new tab)