Cambrian Railway Partnership Community Support Fund - Round 2

To mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, the Cambrian Railway Partnership has launched the second round of its 2025 Community Grant Fund, offering financial support for projects that celebrate railway history and contribute to community development.

Awards of up to £500 are available for organisations that meet the eligibility and grant criteria. The total grant pot available is £2000. Previous successful applicants are not eligible to apply in this round.

ELIGIBILITY

Organisations applying for the grant must:

-Community organisations, charity CIC or groups that have a bank account in the name of the group applying

-Applicant organisations must located within six miles (10km) of a railway station on the Cambrian Line

CRITERIA

The fund will support creative and community driven activities that celebrate and mark the 200th anniversary of the railway being built.

Examples of activities include:

-Arts & Creativity – Railway-themed artwork, station murals
-Sculpture – Miniature station models, train sculptures from driftwood or recycled materials
-Photography – Capturing railway history, scenic landscapes, iconic structures
-Digital Art – Virtual models of trains/stations, digital railway-inspired paintings
-Film – Short films showcasing railway culture and landscapes
-Theatre & Dance – Performances based on railway journeys, overheard train conversations
-Storytelling & Poetry – Intergenerational storytelling projects, railway-themed podcasts
-Community & Heritage Art – Mosaics made from sea glass or pottery, railway-inspired street art
-Green & Sustainable Projects – Train-themed gardens, eco workshops using natural resources
-Textile Projects – Railway patchwork quilts, tapestries, yarn bombing
-Railway-Themed Community Gatherings  – Community gatherings, events for older residents
-History & Interpretation – Railway history exhibitions, station heritage talks, local interpretation boards

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 10AM 13 OCTOBER 2025

Funded projects must be fully spent by the end of April 2026 and end of project report completed 6th May 2026.

If you wish to discuss your project ideas, please contact:
Deb Justice - Cambrian Railway Partnership Development Officer
deb.justice@pavo.org.uk

01597 822191

If you require assistance in filling in your application form please contact your local County Voluntary Council:

Mantell Gwynedd - 01286 672626  - mantellgwynedd.com
CAVO - 01570 423232 - cavo.org.uk
Community Resource - 01743 360641 - community-resource.org.uk
PAVO - 01597 822191 - pavo.org.uk

Application Form