Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council (NLTC) is delighted to announce the recipients of its May 2026 Community Grants Round, awarding a total of £14,566.96 to a wide range of local organisations and community groups delivering projects that will benefit residents across Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
The grants will support initiatives promoting health and wellbeing, community cohesion, youth development, arts and culture, environmental awareness, emergency preparedness, and support for vulnerable residents.
Successful Grant Recipients
The following organisations received funding through the May 2026 Community Grants Round:
The Loss Lounge for Bereaved Parents – £1,000
The Game Change Project – £552
Mentor Men – £950
1st Newtown Rangers – £500
1st Newtown Rainbows – £1,000
Newtown Garden Club – £600
Open Newtown – £1,000
Ponthafren – £1,000
Lingen Davies – £1,000
Llanllwchaiarn Neighbours Association – £1,000
Creative Stuff Newtown CIC – £999
Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre – £1,000
Oriel Davies – £1,000
Hafren Community Choir – £965.96
Newtown Food Surplus – £1,000
Rekindle – £1,000
Supporting a Stronger Community
The funded projects reflect the diversity and strength of the local voluntary and community sector. Grants will help provide bereavement support, CPR and defibrillator training, men’s wellbeing sessions, opportunities for young people, community newsletters, counselling support, cancer wellbeing programmes, creative workshops, photography projects, music and cultural activities, food redistribution resources, and services supporting mental health and vulnerable families.
The grants scheme continues to play an important role in helping local organisations deliver valuable services and activities that improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen community connections.
Thank You to Our Community Organisations
NLTC would like to congratulate all successful applicants and thank every organisation that applied. The Council recognises the incredible work carried out by volunteers, charities, community groups and local organisations that make a positive difference every day.
We look forward to seeing these projects develop and the benefits they will bring to our community over the coming months.