Tyfu Powys

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Tyfu Powys

February 2024 - December 2024

We are working with community sites in Powys to support local people to grow, be active, healthy and learn new skills.

About the project

Tyfu Powys is providing support for existing and new community growing organisations across Powys.

What do we currently have to offer you?

•   Join our Powys Community Growing network – a supportive Powys community, dedicated Facebook group and gatherings
•   Funding for On-Site Infrastructure - £2540 per group to develop your growing site
•   Find a Mentor – receive 1:1 support to develop your community growing project
•   Free Orchard Training - with our friends at The Orchard Project
•   Funding for Community Events – ‘Eat Well’ (£1300 per group) and ‘Planet and People’ (£1500 per group)
•   Have a Grow (1-9 June 2024) – a physical resource pack which includes eco-friendly promotional materials and £200 per group to run a ‘Have a Grow’ community day
•   Get on the Map - add your community garden to our Wales map, with free GIS mapping training

How can I get involved?

Click here to download our Site Infrastructure Grant application form

Our Tyfu Powys Values

People

Nurturing community (working together, welcoming diversity, sharing experiences)
Growing together (building local skills, knowledge and volunteer opportunities)
Supporting health & wellbeing (accessible, nature-based activities)

Place

Creating beautiful spaces (to be shared and enjoyed locally)
Nurturing pride of place (shared care, responsibility and love for your local area)
Developing infrastructure that lasts (planning for the long-term future of growing sites)

Planet

Caring for our planet (wildlife, water conservation, healthy soil and biodiversity)
Building local resilience (sharing knowledge, skills & positive action for sustainable futures)
Growing, buying and eating local (choosing native, seasonal and locally produced food)

Join our Powys Community Growing Network