Tyfu Powys

We are working with community sites in Powys to support local people to grow, be active, healthy and learn new skills. 

About the project

Tyfu Powys is providing support for existing and new community growing organisations across Powys.  The project finishes on 19 December, so please take advantage of the opportunities below whilst you can.

How to get involved

• Join a supportive Powys community with our Facebook group and gatherings
• Find a mentor for 1:1 support to develop your community project, email [email protected] 
• Register for free orchard training with our friends at the Orchard Project, last two sessions on Winter Pruning coming up
• Add your community garden to our Wales map, with free GIS mapping training events
• Apply for community funding, see below
• Visit our events page to see what's coming up and book upcoming Tyfu Powys Gatherings, 16th and 28th November 2024
• Catch up on our informal drop-in session for event grant applications here
• We also have funds for 'Development Support', please contact [email protected] for a discussion about how your group might benefit from this

Events

We are excited to announce our very first Tyfu Powys Network Gathering! 

Where: Friends of Clyro, Church in Wales Primary School, Clyro, Powys, HR3 5LE
When: Saturday 16th November 2024, 11am – 2pm
Follow this link to book your place today 

Apply for community funding

We have funding available for the following: 

1. Eat Well Events - £1,300 per group  

   Apply now > (external link)

    

2. People and Planet Events - £1,500 per group

    Apply now > (external link)

    

3. Local Have a Grow open days - £200 per group 

   Apply now > (external link)

    

4. NOW CLOSED - Funding for On-Site Infrastructure (capital equipment only) - £2,450 per group to develop your growing site - round two is NOW COMMITTED.  If you would like to be added to a supplementary waiting list, please complete the application form as briefly as possible to register your interest. 
   Download the application form in Welsh / Download the application form in English.

Follow this link for supporting documentation on the above funding opportunities.

Contact

If you'd like to get involved or know more about our work across Wales, please email [email protected]