Community Benefit Funding Vote

We’re excited to announce the successful applicants for this year’s Community Benefit Funding in Magor, Undy and Rogiet! Now it’s over to you – the community –  to help decide which projects receive funding. 

• Below, you’ll find a list of all the successful applicants and a short summary of their proposed projects. 
• You can vote for one project only — the one you believe will make the biggest positive impact in our community. 
• Voting is open to everyone, but to ensure fairness, only one vote per person is allowed. 

Fair Voting Policy

To maintain the integrity of the vote: 

• You’ll be asked to enter your email address before submitting your vote. 
• We will verify email addresses to ensure no one votes more than once. 
• Duplicate votes will be removed. 

Voting has now closed.

Rogiet School

Rogiet school is a a small, vibrant community of around 200 children from Reception to Year 6. Over recent years, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has played an active role in supporting the school community. This year, a new team has taken the lead, continuing the commitment to enhancing the school experience for all children.

They are currently seeking funding for:

• Outdoor play equipment for all pupils to enjoy and benefit from active play
• Essential school supplies to support learning across all year groups
• Classroom activities and resources that require additional funding to enhance teaching and learning

Magor CIW School

Magor CIW School is committed to supporting families and fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. The school is launching a new initiative to create a Community Shed – a central, accessible space near the school entrance where families can access essential items.

The shed will offer:

• Gently used school uniforms to ease the financial burden of buying new
• Period products to reduce stigma and support wellbeing
• Preloved books to encourage reading and improve literacy
• Basic breakfast staples like cereal and milk to help combat food insecurity

Managed by staff, PTFA volunteers, and pupils, the shed will be organised, welcoming, and discreet. Donations will be gathered through regular drives, with clear communication about what’s needed.

This initiative aims to “poverty-proof the school day”, ensuring every child has what they need to feel included, ready to learn, and thrive.

Ready Steady Go

For the past eight years, the local community in Undy and surrounding areas has shown unwavering support for Ready Steady Go, a group dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for autistic children and young people.

Many of the group’s members joined when they were just 4 to 7 years old and are now growing into adulthood. This initiative continues to foster meaningful friendships between young people and the wider community, helping to build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging.

With continued support and funding, Ready Steady Go aims to strengthen these relationships and ensure that every young person feels valued and included.

Rogiet Veterans

Rogiet Club serves as a vital hub for the local community, offering a wide range of activities that bring people together across generations and interests. From the Veterans Hub, which provides a safe and supportive space for ex-service members, to the Craft Club that encourages creativity and connection, the club plays a key role in fostering wellbeing and inclusion.

Regular events such as Pool and Darts Leagues, Quiz Nights, and Community Days offer opportunities for fun, learning, and social engagement, helping to strengthen local bonds.

However, the club is now in urgent need of roof repairs to remain safe, functional, and welcoming. Without this essential work, access to these valuable services and spaces is at risk.

With community support, Rogiet Club can continue to grow and thrive—remaining a place where everyone feels included, supported, and proud to belong.

JW School of Dance Disco Fit

Each week, around 30 members come together at the Hub for Disco Fit, an adult fitness class that blends fun, energy, and friendship. More than just a workout, Disco Fit has grown into a vibrant community, strengthened through social events like ABBA nights, trips to Chepstow races, and curry evenings.

To expand this positive impact across Undy and surrounding areas, the group is seeking funding to:

• Train new instructors to lead sessions in additional local venues
• Run workshops that equip others to deliver Disco Fit classes
• Hire a video creator to produce engaging promotional content and reach more people

With support, Disco Fit can continue to grow as an inclusive, empowering movement – bringing joy, fitness, and connection to even more communities.

Magor Girl Guiding

In Magor, over 100 members take part in Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, and Rangers. These groups offer a safe, inclusive space where girls can build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and explore new experiences.

Activities range from fire building and den making to trips and activity days, all designed to show girls that anything is possible. However, transport costs often limit what can be offered.

With additional support and funding, the groups hope to:

• Fund memorable experiences, such as attending a Cardiff Comets ladies ice hockey game, without passing costs onto families
• Expand outdoor cooking facilities by purchasing small gas stoves to complement existing fire bowls

These improvements would ensure every girl can take part, grow, and thrive – building lifelong skills, friendships, and memories.

Play, Learn and Thrive

Undy Primary School lies at the heart of village life, providing education to 424 children, guided by the motto “happy staff, happy children, thriving learners,” the school is committed to creating an environment where everyone can flourish.

To ensure the youngest pupils get the best possible start, the school urgently seeks funding to improve its Reception learning space. Currently, the Reception class is housed in a 20-year-old temporary building that lacks dry, direct access from the main school and has no sheltered outdoor area—despite outdoor learning being a key part of the curriculum. The challenges posed by the Welsh weather make this situation even more difficult.

A covered link between the main building and the Reception area would be transformative. It would provide protection from the elements, enable year-round outdoor learning, reduce disruption, improve access to toilets, and help preserve pupil dignity. Most importantly, it would support both staff and children, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to thrive.

This project is about more than just improving a building—it’s about strengthening the community and ensuring every child receives the best possible start in life.