Businesses and community groups across Flintshire are being urged to snap up new sustainability funding designed to fast-track their journey to net zero, slash carbon emissions, and future-proof their operations.
The Flintshire Fund – delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise in partnership with Flintshire County Council and Pathway to Carbon Zero – has landed £173,679 from the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
The scheme offers fully funded Carbon Reduction Plans, giving local organisations expert support to understand, measure, and reduce emissions, identify savings, and prepare for future capital investment.
With legally binding net-zero deadlines looming in 2050 for both the UK and Welsh Governments – and growing pressure from customers and supply chains to prove sustainability – the support couldn’t come at a more critical time.
Antur Cymru, long recognised for its work in enterprise and sustainable business development, has already helped many local organisations adopt greener practices through previous UKSPF programmes.
Among those to benefit is Preseli Ltd, the Flint-based promotional merchandise specialist celebrating more than three decades in business.
Managing Director Dave Wilson called the support from Antur Cymru and Pathway to Carbon Zero a turning point.
“In more recent years, the conversation around sustainability has grown significantly,” he said.
“We previously received a grant to develop a Carbon Reduction Plan that helped us measure our emissions and set realistic goals. Since then, we’ve invested in solar panels and recently were awarded a capital grant from Antur Cymru to replace our warehouse door, improve our heating systems and add window film to reduce heat loss.
“These steps have cut emissions and reduced operating costs, giving us both environmental and commercial benefits.”
Cathy Martin, Flintshire Fund Manager at Antur Cymru, praised Preseli’s progress.
“It’s inspiring to see the progress Preseli has made. They show what is possible when expert guidance and funding come together.
“We want as many Flintshire organisations as possible to take advantage of this opportunity, whether they’re just starting their sustainability journey or ready to take significant next steps, and are planning a series of workshops on carbon reduction in the new year to help them further – watch this space.”
Cat Dillon, Director of Pathway to Carbon Zero, said Preseli’s journey speaks for itself.
“Preseli is a brilliant example of how companies can embrace carbon reduction without it being complicated. The long-term benefits – environmental, financial and reputational – are clear.”
And they aren’t the only organisation seeing results.
DangerPoint – an educational charity with an award-winning interactive centre – also created a Carbon Reduction Plan through the Flintshire Fund, identifying improvements like better insulation, window replacements, and lighting upgrades to reduce emissions and energy bills.
Centre Manager Julie Tyler said the changes have made a visible difference.
“Upgrading the lighting has made such a difference. We were unable to use photos from the farm scenario on our socials because they were so dark, but we can now – they look so much brighter.”
Flintshire organisations can still apply for fully funded Carbon Reduction Plans, but availability is limited.
For details or to apply, email cmartin@anturcymru.org.uk or call 01352 871298.
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