The enterprising communities fund supports the economic development and use of the Welsh language of businesses on Anglesey. Funded by Welsh Government as part of the ARFOR programme, administrated by Isle of Anglesey Country Council.
Applicants were invited to submit applications for funding from summer 2023 onwards following an expression of interest process. The fund is now fully allocated and closed to new applications. An overview of progress to-date;
- Nearly £1 million of grant funds allocated
- 30 businesses receiving support
- 25 new products / services created
- 9 businesses have achieved the Cynnig Cymraeg [Welsh Offer]
- 40+ jobs created
The scheme supports the local economy through investing in projects that are developing their business offering, create jobs, safeguarding existing roles and the increasing the vibrancy of the Welsh language.
The fund provided financial support up to 70% of the total project costs from £6,000 up to £75,000 including capital costs, staff costs, training and equipment costs.
The projects have resulted in the following benefits;
The economy
Increased production, reduce running costs, modernising processes, safeguarding the future of businesses, supporting local supply chain.
Welsh language and community
Business receiving the Cynnig Cymraeg (Welsh Offer), increased visibility of the Welsh language, new services in rural areas, new Welsh language content created, workshops and presentation to schools and local community.
Planned outcomes (mid-term)
- Keeping wealth in communities
- Increase in the quality of jobs within enterprises
- Increasing the use of the Welsh language
- Enterprises meeting the needs of residents and communities
Other aims and objectives of the programme include;
- Local economic benefits and benefits to the future of the Welsh language in the area.
- Preserve wealth in the region by maximising local benefits.
- Create opportunities to innovate and develop new enterprises that align with local language, culture, heritage, resources, community benefit, landscape and environment.
- Create and support contemporary work opportunities (for example, media, digital, research, professional services) to retain young people/families in their communities.
Businesses supported by ARFOR are required to undertake a language assessment with the Welsh Language Commissioner, and work towards achieving the Cynnig Cymraeg recognition (The Welsh Offer).
List of awarded businesses
| Business name |
Location |
| Anglesey Bees – Gwenyn Môn |
Llanddaniel Fab |
| Anglesey Fishing Trips |
Holyhead |
| Anglesey Hamper Company |
Holyhead |
| Anglesey Ice Cream |
Cemaes |
| Aria Studios |
Llangefni |
| Ateb Cyntaf Cyf |
M-Sparc |
| Becws Môn Bakery |
Gaerwen |
| Bragdy Cybi |
Holyhead |
| Bragdy Mona |
Gaerwen |
| Cadarn Consulting |
Llangefni |
| M-Sparc / Capventis |
M-Sparc |
| Caws Rhydydelyn Cheese |
Rhoscefnhir |
| Dewis Architecture |
Llanfairpwll |
| Dolmeinir Meats |
Rhosmeirch |
| Dragon Forge – Gof y Ddraig |
Llanbedrgoch |
| Dylan's Restaurant Ltd |
Llangefni |
| Gwynfyd Môn – Anglesey Bliss |
Dwyran |
| J Thomas Butchers |
Llangefni |
| Llanfairpwll Distillery |
Gaerwen |
| Llefrith Cybi |
Four Mile Bridge |
| Menter Môn (language grant) |
Various locations |
| Môn Ice |
Holyhead |
| Mr Holt's Ltd |
Llangefni |
| Pawen Lawen Dog Park |
Newborough |
| RDO Pest Management |
Dothan/ Tŷ Croes |
| Sensori Sara |
Various locations |
| Signs & Design |
Llangefni |
| Tropic Studio |
M- Sparc |
| Y Pethau Bychain |
Gwalchmai / Bethesda |
| Zest Housekeeping Ltd |
Llangefni |
Contact
Email: arfor@anglesey.gov.wales
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