West Wales woodland charity Tir Coed secures SPF funding
The project has been awarded £45,000 for Carmarthenshire and £112,803 for Pembrokeshire.
Nancy Cole, head of development and impact at Tir Coed, said: "This is a great outcome in a difficult funding climate.
"We are so happy to be able to continue to support people in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire with our holistic, person-centred approach to practical outdoor learning.
"This funding allows us to work intensively with participants and enables us to tailor in-depth learning and affect real, lasting change for our trainees."
The programme is designed for individuals who experience barriers to employment and offers accredited training in woodland skills, carpentry, forestry first aid, and professional brush cutter use.
Led by experienced tutors, the courses aim to improve trainees' confidence, wellbeing, and employability.
The project also includes one-to-one mentoring to help participants explore further training, volunteering, or employment opportunities.
Activities carried out during the programme will also enhance public greenspaces for community benefit.
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