CWM Environmental Limited (CWM) operates Nantycaws Landfill Site which receives about 100,000 tonnes of waste material per year for disposal. The CWM Community and Environmental Fund enables CWM to work in partnership with GrantScape an enrolled Environmental Body to undertake projects which create significant environmental benefits and jobs as well as improving the lives of communities within Carmarthenshire.
The CWM Community and Environmental Fund has approximately £200,000 available each year for deserving community and environmental projects in Carmarthenshire. There are 2 funding rounds each year, and deadlines are usually in March and August. Grants will be awarded for amounts between £5,000 and £50,000.
Specific funding crieria for the CWM Community and Environmental fund can be accessed on:
http://www.grantscape.org.uk/grantshome/applyforagrant/CWM1
To date a massive £1.25 million has been awarded to schemes, churches, play areas and village halls, enhancement of nature projects and schemes which have strong environmental and biodiversity focus.
The photograph was taken in December 2009 at the 'sod cutting' ceremony which marked the start of the Bancyfelin All-Weather Surface installation project.