Barmouth Communities First is part of a network of Partnerships accross Wales, combating poverty and social exclusion in the most deprived areas of Wales. It has been devised and funded by the Welsh Assembly Government
....What we do in Barmouth:
We work with the community to help them realise their ambitions for their home area.
They set the agenda, organise the priorities, deliver the results. We access support, guidance,
funding and training to give people the skills they need to realise their potential and in the
process gain valuable knowledge.Have a look around the site, especially at the Groups sites
to see some of what the people of Barmouth have achieved
We have a Communities First Partnership comprising 1/3 Voluntary sector people, 1/3 from Statutory authorities and 1/3 Local community and business people.
They meet on the first Tuesday of the month. Reports are given, discussions are held, speakers give presentations. Tasks are identified to be carried out during the coming month. It sounds serious but there is a lot of laughter, a lot of work and a lot of progress. We value the time that people give and try to ensure that the best use is made of that precious asset.
Empowerment:
By growing your skills you will be able to influence how your community develops. Helping you helps all. The Partnership is made up of people with many different skills and interests so that all aspects of the community receive attention--well --we try--but YOU may be able to add to that--- call in to the office in Station Road or sit in on a few meetings to get the taste of thing
Some of the Groups in Barmouth that have been helped by this approach include :
Batala Bermo Samba Band , Barmouth Environmental Conservation Group,
Barmouth Childcare Partnership, Sailors Institute,
