Montgomeryshire MS, Russell George, is hosting a funding fair for local community groups seeking funding support for their projects.
Community organisations and charities from across Montgomeryshire are invited to attend a Funding Fair on Friday 24th October 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Concert Room at The Monty Club, Newtown.
The free drop-in event will bring together key funding bodies to offer advice and information on securing grants for capital, project, and revenue plans.
The event, organised by Russell George MS is aimed at voluntary sector organisations, charitable associations, and community groups seeking funding support to help make their projects a reality.
Visitors will have the chance to discuss their specific funding needs directly with representatives from grant-making bodies. Whether groups are seeking support for capital projects such as building improvements or equipment purchases, funding for new initiatives and community programmes, or revenue funding to help sustain existing services, experts will be on hand to provide guidance, outline eligibility criteria, and share tips on making strong applications.
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from confirmed organisations, including:
- Welsh Parliament
- National Lottery Community Fund
- National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Sport Wales (Lottery)
- Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)
- Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO)
- Powys County Council Sports Development Department
In addition, the Senedd’s Research Guides and Grant Finder systems will be available on laptops throughout the event, helping visitors to identify and be able to apply for relevant funding opportunities.
Commenting on the event, Russell George MS for Montgomeryshire said:
“This Funding Fair is a great opportunity for local charities and community groups to get face-to-face advice from major funding bodies.
‘’Many fantastic projects in Montgomeryshire struggle not for lack of ideas, but for lack of the right financial support at the right time.
‘’This event will help bridge that gap by connecting organisations directly with those who can help. I encourage anyone involved in a community or voluntary organisation to come along.
“For further information, please contact me by email at [email protected] or call by office on 01686 610887.”