Community regeneration

1. EUROPE MATTERS TO WALES
A CASE STUDY
HOW JOINT GRANT FUNDING
WORKS

2. The Level Crossing,
Llandovery
• The Vision
• The Funding
• The Economic Benefit
• The Jobs and Training
• The Future

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Distinctive Rural Hubs
To fund the conversion of the redundant
building
Total cost £181,551
Total grant £75,000

7. 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.

8. Community Inclusion
To fund the installation of a commercial
kitchen
Total cost £21,000
Total grant £16,800

9. Collaborative Communities
• Purchasing equipment for the Bunkhouse,
including beds, open areas and dining
furniture.
• Total Grant £41,428.

10. 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.

11. 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 Hygiene
Social Media and Customer Care

12. The Future

13. Thank you
For further information contact:
Jane Lewis Carmarthenshire Council
jelewis@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Tel 01267 242433