Caru'ch Cymuned 2026
Entries are now open for Caru’ch Cymuned 2026.

The Caru’ch Cymuned award will recognise and celebrate the work of town and village communities across Ceredigion in keeping their community tidy, arranging events and providing services to the people of the area. Communities large and small are being encouraged to enter.
The Caru’ch Cymuned campaign is aimed at fostering and celebrating a sense of pride in communities across the county, while encouraging people to take part in activities and initiatives that enhance the environment, support local businesses, and strengthen community cohesion and resilience.
There are three categories in the competition for 2026 Awards.
| Small village | Villages which have fewer than 5 amenities |
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| Village | Individual villages, a specified area within a community or Town Council area which has 5 amenities or more |
| Town | The towns of Aberaeron, Cardigan, Aberystwyth, New Quay, Lampeter, Llandysul and Tregaron. i.e. towns with a Place Plan |
The deadline for submitting Expression of Interest is midnight, Monday, 8th of June 2026.
The deadline for submitting a Full Application form and supporting evidence is midnight Monday September 7th, 2026.
Please read through the guidance notes before starting on the application form, the information within the guidance notes will help you.