Community projects in Powys, including those in Brecon, are set to benefit from more than £20,000 in grant funding, thanks to the Green Man Trust's 2024 Community Grant scheme.

Brecon's Pride event, along with various educational and community organisations, are among the lucky recipients of the doubled funding, in celebration of the Trust's 10th anniversary.

Previously, the Green Man Trust, the charitable arm of the annual Green Man Festival, had announced it would be increasing its support for causes from £10,000 to £20,000.

In fact, this year it has surpassed this, awarding a grand total of £23,125 to schools, community groups, youth sports, and more, within Powys.

This funding will help support twice as many projects as it did in the previous year, a significant growth in the Trust’s charitable activities.

Founded by Fiona Stewart, the Trust has been an extension of Green Man Festival’s philanthropic objectives within arts, sciences, and local communities since its inception in 2014.

In the years since, it has supported more than 12,000 individuals and more than 170 community projects.

Crickhowell Community Primary School is one of the major beneficiaries of this year’s funding.

With this essential support, the school is set to create a new Sensory Room to boost learning for students with disabilities, using their £3,300 grant to cover the project’s costs.

A proportion of pupils at this school have learning disabilities, and the new facility will provide a safe and nurturing space to support their educational needs.

The Honeypot Children’s Charity is another beneficiary.

They were granted funds to accommodate Residential Respite Breaks for young children aged 5-12.

"Thank you for supporting and caring for our cause," a spokesperson for the charity expressed.

They added: "The situation facing young carers is a tough reality, but thanks to our services and support like this we can ensure that vulnerable children continue to create the cherished memories that they rightfully deserve."

Other beneficiaries of the Trust's funding include Talgarth District Regeneration Group, which received a grant for a community arts project in Brecon and Talgarth.

Councillor William Powell explained: "The funding will enable us to engage a local community arts practitioner to work with pupils of Ysgol y Mynydd Du and other local youngsters to develop an inspiring concept for the planned mural.

"There is real excitement and anticipation at the opportunity presented by the Green Man Trust - and I look forward to seeing it take shape!"

Whereas, disability charity Sense Cymru, and Brecon Pride are set to utilise their rewards of £2,000 each towards resources that support their services, benefitting individuals with mobility issues and the LGBTQIA+ communities in rural areas, respectively.

The founder of the Green Man Trust, Ms Stewart said: "Powys is an incredible part of the world, but it’s not without its challenges."

She added: "From supporting Pride events and young carers, to Forest Schools and women in sport - the 2024 list of grant funding recipients is a reflection of the crucial work that the people of Powys continue to put into making it such a brilliant place.

"We are delighted to be supporting more local groups, projects and causes than ever before and can’t wait to see the funded projects come to life."

For more information on the Green Man Trust and its work, visit www.greenmantrust.org.uk.