Y GYMDEITHAS (formally known as The Isle of Anglesey Charitable Association) is to provide vital funding to help tackle the effects of the Coronavirus.
Its trustees, who were this week consulted by letter, agreed to release an initial £200,000 to help alleviate poverty, illness and hardship caused amongst the residents of Anglesey.
They have also agreed that the Isle of Anglesey County Council and local third sector organisations can now co-ordinate how this funding can be best spent to ensure the greatest benefit for residents and communities.
Expenditure will be reported on in the first instance to the Chair and Vice Chair and then to the Full Board of Trustees in time.
Y Gymdeithas Chair, Trefor Lloyd Hughes, explained, "For more than 30 years, the former Isle of Anglesey Charitable Trust supported local communities and charitable causes with grant funding. I am delighted that Y Gymdeithas, as its successor, has taken on that mantle and will continue to support the Island, especially now in its hour of need. I am certain that there will be plenty of applications for this vital funding and look forward to seeing it make a real difference in our communities during these difficult times.”
Vice Chair, Richard Owain Jones, added, “Our discussions about providing support during the Coronavirus outbreak began a number of weeks ago, but we also had to ensure that the proper procedures were in place to allow Y Gymdeithas, as a charitable association, to release this important funding. I’d like to thank my fellow trustees for their patience and support shown on behalf of the people of Anglesey.
“This funding will make a real difference to those in dire need as a result of this terrible Coronavirus pandemic. This is an initial contribution of £200,000 and there will be further opportunities for Y Gymdeithas to lend its financial support to local communities.”
Y Gymdeithas makes decisions about how the proceeds of the Shell legacy fund are distributed to deserving causes across Anglesey.
In September 2019, members of the old Isle of Anglesey Charitable Trust backed plans to transfer control of all assets in the Shell (UK) fund to a new Charitable Association - now known as Y Gymdeithas.
Applications can be made here: https://www.anglesey.gov.uk/en/Residents/Benefits-and-grants/Community-charities-grants/Y-Gymdeithas-Covid-19-Community-Response-Fund.aspx
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