The Projects

Originally, CARE started out on a quest to put up a turbine near Llanfyrnach in North Pembrokeshire. Since then our Community Interest Society has grown. CARE is now made up of a number of projects. All projects hold similar values - we aim to strengthen the local community while being environmentally minded.

Read below about what each project focuses on achieving. We are always looking to collaborate, especially with local people. Don't be shy to reach out if you think we could work together either in developing current projects or with new ideas which could be relevant.

All of our projects are supported by volunteers, volunteering can be a really fun way to meet new people while meeting your community needs. Take a look at volunteering opportunities to see what could interest you!

VOLUNTEER WITH CARE

CLEAN AFON NYFER

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

The CLEAN Afon Nyfer project (Catchment Level Environmental Action Network) has worked with local people to monitor water quality and invasive species, then come together to learn more and discuss the issues.

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Y STIWDIO

Dec 2022 - Present

Workshops & courses as well as a venue for people to book for their own workshops, classes, and social activities - especially those which require a practical workspace or are likely to be messy!

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WIND TURBINE

2011 - Present

The community-owned turbine was the project that originally brought CARE into existence, generating enough green electricity to power 450 homes and in so doing, preventing the release of over 400 metric tons of CO2 annually.

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ENERGY SUPPORT

April 2021 - Present

Providing energy advice and thermal image surveys to Pembrokeshire & nearby communities. Principally funded by Smart Energy GB, Big Energy Savings Network & National Grid.

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EIN COED

Jan 2023 - Present

Fruit and nut tree network. Connecting local people to exchange cuttings from their gardens, similar to a book group!

(Part of the Fruit & Bounty project)

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SOLAR PARK

Oct 2023 - Present

CARE’s hybrid solar park at Trefawr Farm, Llanfyrnach, will demonstrate the viability of such projects. Providing proof of concept and an educational site for other local wind generators to consider similar additions to their existing grid connections.

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Hwb Dysgu'r Tir

Dec 23' - Ongoing

Hwb Dysgu'r Tir, meaning Land Learning Hub, aims to provide high-quality training and professional development in sustainable food and craft production and nature recovery practices for farmers, food producers, land managers and the rural communities of North Pembrokeshire.

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COMMUNITY MEALS

August 2022 - Present

Bringing local people together to eat with their neighbours. The food used is all top quality from local growers. With the belief that sitting down and eating together will have positive effects on communities.

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Past Projects

See the projects which were funded in they past.

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HEATH & HEDGEROW

July 2022 - July 2023

H&H aims to support land owners and managers to realise ecological and monetary value, and mitigate climate change, through managing organic material (natural biodegradable matter) and "waste" products.

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GROWING BETTER CONNECTIONS

February 2020 - March 2023

Regenerating our landscape together, with practical solutions that value heritage and recognise what we need now and tomorrow. Working with nature to protect and enhance habitats.

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SUPPORTING RESILIENT RENEWABLE COMMUNITIES

February 2017 - March 2019

Funded via an EU LEADER grant through Welsh Government and Arwain Sir Benfro, the project was a pilot which looked at the scope for developing a network of community energy talks and initiatives, the opportunities for community energy generation and sought ways of reducing the carbon footprints in 10 communities in North Pembrokeshire.

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