Wrexham: Project receives grant to help combat child poverty

The funds were allocated by the Welsh Government to help lift families out of poverty across Wales, with The Venture in Wrexham among the beneficiaries.

With the additional funding, The Venture will amplify its efforts to combat child poverty.

They intend to create extra capacity in the project, enabling more families to access much-needed services.

With trusted staff on hand, the goal is to enhance support, engagement and partnerships, utilising community knowledge across The Venture, The Land and Gwenfro Valley adventure playgrounds.

This initiative will boost the effects that are already in place as a result of the Children’s Commissioner’s ‘No Wrong Door’ report.

Other parts of North Wales that benefited from the Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities Grant include Abergele Community Action, who help provide job skills and personal development training to young people.

The chief executive of National Youth Arts Wales, Evan Dawson, said: “Every young person in Wales has the right to flourish through inspirational cultural opportunities, boosting their well-being, education and future careers.

“This grant from the Welsh Government will bring together local and national partners to deliver creative experiences for young people in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent — areas with some of the highest levels of child poverty and the least access to the arts in Wales.

“We know the arts are transformative.

“They spark creativity, build confidence, strengthen well-being, and open up real opportunities.

“This project supports the aims of the Child Poverty Strategy for Wales and will help create lasting change for young people in these communities.”

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The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, stated that child poverty remains a crucial issue.

She said: “We’re committed to breaking down the barriers poverty creates and expanding opportunities for our children.

“By investing directly in organisations who support families in poverty across Wales, we’re ensuring this funding reaches those who need it most.

“We will continue to do everything in our power to prevent poverty and provide meaningful support to those facing the toughest challenges.”

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