Legacy in the Community recently received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a new project aimed at improving access to period dignity support across our local communities. As part of the project, they will be focusing on gathering research on period poverty through questionnaires, alongside the distribution of essential products and support services to individuals who may struggle to access them.

Although, the project and product delivery is regional including Merthyr Tydfil, they are very conscious that they need to obtain as much information as possible to be able to provide quality feedback to demonstrate that there is a need for this provision  throughout all our communities, therefore they are sharing the questionnaire Pan Wales.

Links and QR code below:-

General Survey (Individuals): This survey is for individuals to share their own experiences of accessing period products.

Access to Period Product Support Survey – Fill in form

Parent/Guardian Survey (ALN): This survey is for parents or guardians supporting someone with additional learning needs or disabilities, to capture any challenges they may face in accessing suitable products.

Supporting Access to Period Products – Parent/Guardian Survey – Fill in form

Celebrating 78 Years of the Windrush Generation in Wales

Race Council Cymru, led by Windrush Cymru Elders, administers this Welsh Government small grant scheme for the fifth consecutive year.

Grants are assessed and awarded by members of the Windrush generation, with Welsh Government observing the process.

National Windrush Day (22 June) honours those who arrived from the Caribbean and Commonwealth between 1948 and 1971. 2026 marks the 9th National Windrush Day in Wales.

We invite eligible organisations to apply and help celebrate this important day in your community.

Funding Available

Up to £2,000

Application Deadline

Monday 4 May 2026
at 11:59 pm

Eligibility

Registered charities, CICs & constituted groups in Wales

Completion Report Due

Friday 30 October 2026
by midnight

For more information visit:-

https://racecouncilcymru.org.uk/national-windrush-day-windrush-cymru-78-grant-2026/

The Merthyr Tydfil Community Trust runs a small grants scheme that is open to small voluntary and community groups for any charitable purpose (excluding religious activities).

Grants awarded will not normally exceed £300. However, grants can be made up to £500 at the discretion of the trustees.

Applications can only be considered from organisations whose income in the last financial year was less than £10,000.

The application must be for an activity based in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil.

Application forms are available from Ian Davy, email ian.davy@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07966 698017.

The deadline for applications is Friday 5^th June 2026.