22 April 2026
Plan B Management Solutions is delighted to announce that the first grants from our £10,000 Community Fund have been awarded. The fund, set up in February to support local projects in Bridgend County Borough, consists of 4 x £1,000 and 12 x £500 grants. We have awarded grants to organisations that:
- Enable participation in physical activity
- Enable participation in the arts
- Prevent or reduce the impact of poverty
- Support marginalised groups and tackle inequality
- Improve biodiversity and respond to the climate emergency
- Support waste prevention, re-use and recycling
- Improve green spaces and increase access to the outdoors
- Provide support to improve mental health
Grant recipients include Bridgend Athletic RFC, Daring to Dream, Raw Performance CIC, The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme, and Penyfai Village Community Association, and here’s how they plan to invest the money.
Raw Performance CIC, fitness specialists
“This grant is a game changer for Raw Performance CIC. Because our free classes are mixed ability, having a diverse range of equipment is essential. New funding allows us to invest in everything from heavier weights for our advanced athletes to lighter gear for beginners, ensuring fitness remains accessible to everyone. We pride ourselves on keeping our sessions fresh and varied; this investment ensures we can continue to innovate and challenge our members every time they come along,” Steve Tallis, Director, Raw Performance CIC.
The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme, a charity that breaks down the barriers to social inclusion
“We are delighted that Plan B Management Solutions has offered the support of £1,000 towards reducing the impact of food and financial insecurity in Bridgend, this supports our mission and the provision of vital services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.” Kari Morgan, The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme.
Bridgend Athletic RFC, grassroots football and rugby club
“In early 2025, Bridgend Athletic RFC undertook an energy survey of our clubhouse in Ewenny Road to identify key areas to improve energy savings and reduce carbon emissions. By way of a Sustainable Wales Grant, solar panels were installed on the clubhouse roof. One other key area was changing all incandescent light units to LED type to further reduce energy consumption and costs. The grant received from Plan B Management Solutions will enable the club to purchase the light units required and fulfil another key energy saving requirement,” Gareth Davies, Director, Bridgend Athletic RFC Ltd.
Daring to Dream, an emotional health charity
“The grant will be used to support the provision of our ‘Space to Sing’ for the Care of the Elderly and Dementia patients and their families in the Princess of Wales Hospital. Fortnightly, we contract two musicians to play a set in each ward area. The feedback from patients, their families and staff is just heartwarming. The musical afternoons bring smiles, joy, and create happy memories too; at times the music, the responses of the patients also bring tears, it is so poignant and meaningful. Thank you so much to everyone at Plan B Management Solutions for your recognition and support for this important project that supports members of the Bridgend Community, Diolch yn fawr iawn,” says Barbara Chidgey, Founder and Chair, Daring to Dream – the Emotional Health Charity.
Penyfai Village Community Association, a charity that improves the local area for residents
“We are grateful and excited to have received this investment for our community planting scheme from Plan B Management Solutions. We are going to use the funding to bring residents together to create enjoyable spaces, improve biodiversity, strengthen local bonds, and leave a lasting, positive impact for everyone who calls our village home. Diolch o galon,” Marged Griffiths, Chair of Penyfai Village Community Association.
Plan B Management Solutions is proud to deliver social value through our Community Fund, food bank and charitable donations, and our Random Acts of Kindness initiative. We are committed to supporting the communities where we work. The next round of applications for funding opens in September 2026.