Local sports groups urged to bid for share of Community Chest funding

Community sporting initiatives across Wrexham are urged to take advantage of a fund which could help them in their roles before the closing date for applications.

Sport Wales, which encourages and supports sports participation throughout Wales, is offering up to £1500 for groups via its Community Chest.

Further funding is also available for clubs promoting sports for women and girls, disability sports and social inclusion.

Applications for the current round of funding is open until Wednesday 18th October with the panel meeting to discuss applications on Wednesday 24th October.

Cllr Andrew Atkinson, lead member for youth services and anti-poverty, with responsibility for Leisure, said: “There are a lot of good sports and athletics groups out there which do excellent work in their community.

“The Community Chest is there to help those clubs get the extra resources they need. Those involved should make sure they don’t miss out.”