The funding – a combination of a grant and repayable finance – will be primarily used to renovate several of the bedrooms at Bryngarw House, including a new bridal suite overlooking the lawn and the self-contained Coach House accommodation at the rear of the venue. Although currently closed in line with Welsh Government alert level four restrictions, Bryngarw House typically welcomes over 6000 wedding…
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Awen, which has 135 employees based across its venues, libraries and other services in South Wales, joins other local organisations including Bridgend County Borough Council and Bridgend College in signing the charter. Richard Hughes, Awen’s Chief Executive, said: “At Awen, people are at the heart of what we do, and this includes our workforce….
Theatr Soar in Merthyr Tydfil, The Welfare in Ystradgynlais and Maesteg Town Hall have joined forces with Theatr na nÓg to rekindle the vitality and value of their venues to their communities. The new Consortiwm is supported by the Arts Council of Wales’ Connect and Flourish Fund. As cultural centres have faced lockdown, the need…
Awen Cultural Trust was established in 2015 as a charitable organisation with objectives to enhance cultural opportunities. Awen’s purpose is to ‘Make People’s Lives Better’ by providing space and opportunity for people to enjoy vibrant cultural experiences that inspire and enhance their sense of wellbeing. Awen is planning on a bright future for the Theatre…
The foundation, one of the UK’s largest and most respected charitable grant-makers, created the one-off Weston Culture Fund last year to support the arts and cultural sector with restarting its work, refreshing activities and re-engaging audiences following coronavirus closures. Awen, the registered charity which provides opportunities for people and communities to experience, enjoy and…
The visits were organised by registered charity Awen Cultural Trust and Bridgend Carers Centre, and funded by Arts Council of Wales, as a way of spreading some festive joy to unpaid carers whose lives have become even more isolated as a result of coronavirus, and to show their role within their local communities does…
In late 2019, Awen Cultural Trust became the Council’s preferred tenant and operator of the Muni, announcing an ambitious long-term plan to refurbish the building with architects Purcell. The aim is to secure the Muni’s heritage and celebrate its stunning gothic architecture – while establishing the much-loved building as a unique regional arts and…
During late 2019, the Council announced Awen Cultural Trust as their preferred tenant and operator of the Muni – and jointly announced an ambitious long-term plan to refurbish the Muni in partnership with architects Purcell. The aim is to secure the building’s heritage and celebrate the stunning gothic architecture for which it is recognised…
It has been a difficult time with some tough choices to make, but this funding will now help us greatly as we plan for the future. It will enable us to retain a core team of specialist venue staff who, together with our leadership team at Awen Cultural Trust, can start to develop a…
I am delighted that over the past few weeks, with the easing of restrictions, we have been able to re-open some of our services and welcome back visitors and users. Working with our partners at Bridgend County Borough Council, we continue to take positive, yet cautious, steps to re-opening – all the time considering…