Your most common questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LEADER fund still available?
Arwain Sir Benfro and the LEADER Programme concluded in December 2021 once all projects were completed and funding allocated. Following a successful five years of delivery and programme closure, the team have moved on. However, should you have any queries, PLANED as the previous administrators, may be able to assist, or similarly for wider questions on the LEADER Programme in Wales, please contact the Wales European Funding Office (WEFO).
Should I consider the LEADER themes in other funding applications?
We believe that taking LEADER’s themes into consideration when writing any funding application or project plan demonstrates best practice in community project development. LEADER is a community-led, bottom-up approach that encourages cross-sector partnership working, networking and cooperation. In Wales, all projects and activities were linked to one of the LEADER themes, which are:
- Adding value to local identity and natural and cultural resources
- Facilitating pre-commercial development, business partnerships and short supply chains
- Exploring new ways of providing non-statutory local services
- Renewable energy at community level
- Exploitation of digital technology
You can learn more about the LEADER principles and themes here.
What happened to the projects?
Arwain Sir Benfro supported 66 projects through the Local Action Group across Pembrokeshire. You can learn more about the achievements and next steps of the projects in the evaluation report and in the project pages.
I have a question about one of the projects but cannot find their website.
If you can’t find a web address or contact details on their project page, then please contact PLANED.
Arwain Sir Benfro and the LEADER Programme concluded in December 2021 once all projects were completed and funding exhausted. There is now no dedicated support upon the completion of the LEADER Programme in Pembrokeshire. Should you have any queries, PLANED as the previous administrators, may be able to assist, or similarly for wider questions on the LEADER Programme in Wales, please contact the Wales European Funding Office (WEFO).
Where do I go for funding support?
Check out our resources.
I was part of a LEADER project and have a question or need further support.
Arwain Sir Benfro and the LEADER Programme concluded in December 2021 once all projects were completed and funding exhausted. There is now no dedicated support upon the completion of the LEADER Programme in Pembrokeshire. Should you have any queries, PLANED as the previous administrators, may be able to assist, or similarly for wider questions on the LEADER Programme in Wales, please contact the Wales European Funding Office (WEFO).