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EUROPE MATTERS TO WALES
A CASE STUDY HOW JOINT GRANT FUNDING
WORKS
The Level Crossing, Llandovery
• The Vision
• The Funding
• The Economic Benefit
• The Jobs and Training
• The Future
The Vision
• A derelict building in the Town
• Creation of a 40 bed bunkhouse next to the Heart of Wales Railway Line.
• Creating Jobs.
• Training Opportunities for young people.
• Introducing new Sustainable and Environmental systems.
TLC Llandovery
• Community Interest Company
• Public and Private Sector partnership
• Bringing a derelict building back into use.
• Opened May 2013
• 40 bed Bunkhouse accommodation.
• Meeting Venue• Training Facility• Job Creation• Promotion of the
town.
Funding of the Project
Total project cost £290,000
Grant Funding from 4 sources:Rural Development Fund – Distinctive Rural Hubs
Rural Development Fund – Innovative Communities
Rural Development Fund – Community Inclusion.
Collaborative Communities – Convergence Programme.
Distinctive Rural Hubs
To fund the conversion of the redundant building
Total cost £181,551
Total grant £75,000
Innovative Communities
• Installation of Solar Panels on the roof to provide hot water. Total Cost £19,133
• Marketing costs including website, on line booking and payment facilities and leaflets. Cost £4667
Total Grant £23,900.
Community Inclusion
To fund the installation of a commercial kitchen
Total cost £21,000
Total grant £16,800
Collaborative Communities
• Purchasing equipment for the Bunkhouse, including beds, open areas and dining furniture.
• Total Grant £41,428.
Economic Benefit
750 guests staying overnight in the first year with an average spend of £24. pppn.
Large percentage of visitors from overseas and had never visited Llandovery before
Achieved Visit Wales 4 Star Hostel Accommodation.
Increased spend in the town from people staying in the accommodation.
Work with local suppliers and businesses.
Jobs and Training
This Includes:8 full/part time staff employed within the
organisation all from the local area. 3 new volunteers.All staff trained NVQ Level 2 Basic Food
and HygieneSocial Media and Customer Care
The Future
Thank you
For further information contact:
Jane Lewis Carmarthenshire Council
Tel 01267 242433
