Ogi awards over £35,000 to groups across south Wales

Ogi has awarded more than £35,000 to groups and community projects across south Wales since launching a dedicated community fund less than a year ago.

The Cefnogi fund offers grants and volunteering hours to community groups ranging from grassroots sports clubs to community gardens and dementia-friendly coffee mornings.

Over 200 projects have been funded or offered volunteering hours since it opened less than a year ago.

Staff have helped clear walking paths with Valeways in the Vale of Glamorgan, provided equipment for emerging grassroots sports teams in Torfaen, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly and provided defibrillators and first aid training in Pembrokeshire.

Community Liaison Officer, Louise Clement, said: “Giving back to the communities we’re working in is embedded in our company culture. Our communities are bursting with activity, and we’re asked to support everything from mental health and wellbeing events to playground projects, community gardens and grassroots sports clubs.”

Speaking about the fund, Head of Brand and Engagement, Sarah Vining, added: “Many of our staff, contractors and supply chain partners live in these towns and villages, and this initiative, bringing small - but no less vital - cash injections is our way of giving back to those that are providing much-needed support locally”.

Pictured: volunteers at CF61 community garden in Llantwit Major