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Valleys To Coast: Garw Valley Community Playground & Green Space Renewal
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A tenant-led initiative to revitalise an underutilised outdoor space within our Garw Valley estate into a safe, vibrant play area for local children. Given the geography of the valley, accessible outdoor recreational spaces are vital for family well-being and community cohesion. We are seeking partnerships with local contractors, materials suppliers, and volunteers to install updated play equipment, secure fencing, and family benches, turning this site into a welcoming hub for the neighborhood.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Local children aged 2–12 living within the V2C Garw Valley social housing estate who currently lack a dedicated, safe outdoor play area near their homes.

  • Community

    Parents, carers, and wider estate families who will gain a welcoming, inclusive outdoor green space that fosters social cohesion and neighbourhood interaction.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 400

    Local children utilising the equipment year-round.

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Bridgend

    Garw Valley

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

250

Parents and local families accessing the communal space.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£14,800.00

TIMELINE

Jun 2026 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Equip 50 unemployed local youth with certified digital and data literacy skills by Q4 to boost employability.

Secure sustainable, living-wage employment or paid apprenticeships for at least 35 project participants.

Improve self-reported career confidence and job-readiness scores among 90% of participants upon completion.

Project Activities

  • Delivering 12 weeks of intensive, hands-on digital skills workshops led by industry tech experts.

  • Providing 1-on-1 bi-weekly mentorship sessions focusing on CV building, interview prep, and confidence.

  • Hosting 3 exclusive networking events connecting participants directly with local inclusive employers.

  • Distributing refurbished laptops and internet data packages to participants facing digital poverty.

  • Facilitating 3-month post-program check-ins to provide ongoing career coaching and workplace transition support.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
PRODUCTS Play Equipment: Commercial-grade toddler swing set and a primary multi-play climbing frame unit with slide. 2 Flexible Provides essential physical play equipment for local estate children, enhancing community outdoor recreation slots.
PRODUCTS 6 rolls of wet-pour safety playground surfacing and 3 recycled plastic outdoor park benches. 9 Flexible Ensures a safe, impact-absorbent ground surface for children and accessible seating areas for supervising families.
VOLUNTEERING Local contractors or volunteers to assist with 1 weekend of safety fence installation and timber painting 4 Flexible Accelerates project completion by providing the necessary manual power to safely secure and beautify the space.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We track progress via weekly feedback surveys, internal CRM spreadsheets, and formal employment outcome reports.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

The National Lottery Community Fund

Providing core grant funding to cover project delivery, staff salaries, and essential learning materials
OTHER PARTNERS

The Henry Smith Charity

Funding our localized community outreach initiatives and participant travel bursaries over the next year.