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£400k funding boost brings free activities and meals to Swansea families this summer

The funding will help deliver hundreds of free and low-cost activities, from bushcraft and judo to arts, drama and community fun days — while also providing over 50,000 meals to school-aged children who need them.

The support forms part of Swansea Council’s #HereForYouThisSummer campaign, which also includes the return of free weekend bus travel from 19 July to 31 August, saving a family of four up to £20 a day.

Activities for all ages

The programme is designed to offer something for everyone. For children and young people, there will be opportunities to try rock climbing, surfing, cycling, cricket, play sessions and creative workshops. For older residents, the funding will support social and wellbeing activities to help reduce isolation and encourage community connection.

Successful applicants include community centres, primary schools, leisure providers, friends of parks groups, and grassroots organisations working across Swansea’s neighbourhoods.

Tackling food insecurity

The council’s Holiday Food Grant will ensure that children who might otherwise go hungry during the holidays receive nutritious meals. Cabinet Member for Wellbeing Cllr Alyson Anthony said:

“The school summer holidays should be an opportunity for all young people to relax and enjoy, but sadly for some families it can also be a time when their budgets are more stretched than ever.

“This year we are able to support more than 50 groups with funding so that they are able to provide food for those that need it — so there is one less thing for them to worry about.”

The food support builds on last year’s success, when more than 50,000 meals were provided to pupils during the summer break.

Building on last year’s success

The council says it was “really impressed” by the quality of applications received this year. Cabinet Member for Community Support Cllr Hayley Gwilliam added:

“Last summer more than 47,000 people took part in free or low-cost activities and we know how much this was valued.

“Along with partners we are proud to again be providing grants to some wonderful groups, charities and leisure providers to provide as many opportunities as possible to young people, families and older people.”

“In some instances where applications did not fully meet criteria, we are directing groups to other potential sources of funding they may be able to access.”

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Who’s funding the support?

The Holiday Food Grant and free bus travel are funded directly by Swansea Council, while the COAST activities programme is supported by a partnership between the council, the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund, and the Welsh Government.

The full programme of activities and events will run throughout the summer holidays, with details available via the council’s website and social media channels.

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