A £90,000 grant from the Welsh Government will help tackle child poverty in Powys.

The grant, secured by Powys County Council, is part of the Welsh Government's £900,000 Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities Grant Scheme.

The money will be used to fund pilot initiatives that aim to reduce child poverty in the county.

These initiatives will be carried out in conjunction with Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO), and will also help shape the future work of the Child Poverty Task Force.

The initiatives include the employment of a Volunteering Officer by PAVO to work with young people aged between 14 and 25, helping them find volunteering opportunities.

A coordinated communications effort will also be trialled, aiming to improve access to information for individuals and professionals offering support.

A small grants scheme will be set up to provide funding for community-focused initiatives that support children, young people, and families.

PAVO will also recruit a Children and Young Peoples Social Prescriber who will provide specific support to children, young people, and their families, focusing on prevention and early intervention.

Councillor Matthew Dorrance, Powys County Council's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys, said: "I'm delighted that we have secured this grant funding from the Welsh Government, which will make a real difference as we continue our work to tackle child poverty here in Powys.

"These initiatives that the council and PAVO will oversee will be important as we continue to deliver the Powys Child Poverty Task Force Action Plan."

Clair Swales, Chief Executive of PAVO, said: "This funding provides a fantastic opportunity to work closely with young people and families across Powys.

"By focusing on prevention and early intervention, we can offer tailored support that addresses the unique challenges facing people living in the county.

"We hope that partnering with Powys County Council and the Child Poverty Taskforce will enhance the positive impact of these short-term projects, benefitting people living in Powys and highlighting the importance of community programs in reducing the impact of poverty."