Tenby Town Council has announced its intentions of creating of an ‘action group’ aimed at increasing grant funding opportunities for local organisations.

During discussions at their most recent meeting, it was highlighted that Tenby Town Council has been successful in generating grant income to support a range of community engagement activities.

Further, through the Second Homes Premium, the Town Council has been able to identify additional resource to support the Enhancing Tenby Fund.

However, it was noted that there are organisations in Tenby that need additional support and other organisations that could expand their work with additional resources.

In addition to the Town Council’s own staff and members, there are a number of people in Tenby with experience of applying for grant funding.

Cllr Laurence Blackhall proposed setting up an action group made up of staff, councillors and interested individuals from the community to advise groups and support them to access additional funds from grant giving bodies.

To offer meetings with groups where they can explore some of their identified needs and aspirations and determine if grant applications can be made. Further, to offer assistance with completing applications.

Cllr Blackhall said that here was lots of expertise relating to grants around the council table, but outside of the council there were also others who have experience of supporting organisations.

He said that this would not be a ‘talking group but a doing group’.

“Let organisations make it known if they are looking to fund a particular project, and this action group can meet with them to devise a plan as to how to bid for more money,” he stated.

Cllr Emma Lewis suggested it may be worth inviting Lorna Livock, of PAVS along to any working group as she has a great deal of experience in finding grant money for organisations.