Ceredigion Youth Bursary 2026 awarded
Three local young people have benefitted from a cash bursary generously provided once again this year by West Wales Holiday Cottages.
The Ceredigion Youth Bursary is in its ninth year, with local business West Wales Holiday Cottages offering £1,500 for young people aged between 11 and 25 to help them with their future aspirations. Since its inception, 22 young people have been supported by the Ceredigion Youth Bursary. This year, a high number of applications were received, ranging from social enterprises to project ideas, community events and training requests.
The successful applicants was chosen by Ceredigion Youth Forum (Panel Dewis) who carefully discussed and decided on the winner over the summer holidays. By utilising a scoring matrix, they decided to award the bursary to three successful candidates, for their innovative ideas and the potential impact on their lives and communities in Ceredigion.
Martha Silvestri-Jones, aged 13, Chloe Jones, aged 23 and Ollie Reilly, aged 15 all received a bursary to support them reach their personal goals in sport, business enterprise, and a career pathway in a trade.
Gwion Bowen, Senior Children and Young People’s Participation Officer said, “We are very grateful to West Wales Holiday Cottages for allowing us this opportunity once again this year. Like ourselves, West Wales Holiday Cottages recognise the value of investing in our young people, so that they can be supported to reach their potential. It is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with a local business. It was brilliant to see the quality and quantity of the applications received. This opportunity is also a good experience for our Youth Forum members who did very well in making some difficult decisions.”
The successful applicants were invited to a presentation meeting at Theatre Felinfach, Felinfach on 30 September 2026 and were presented with their cheque and an opportunity for their achievements to be celebrated.
Lisa Stopher, Managing Director at West Wales Holiday Cottages said, “West Wales Holiday Cottages is privileged to sponsor the Ceredigion Youth Bursary. We are very proud to celebrate the talent, dedication, and hard work of the young people in our community and provide them with the support they need to achieve their dreams. The winners of the Bursary represent the very best of Ceredigions future, and their passion, resilience, and commitment are truly inspiring.”
Councillor Wyn Thomas, Cabinet Member for Schools, Lifelong Learning and Skills, added: “Congratulations to all the young people who submitted strong applications for this bursary. It was a pleasure to see the exciting aspirations and innovation of our young people and I’m glad they can be recognised with this fantastic bursary. Good luck to them in the future.”
More information datgaabout next year’s bursary will be available in 2027.
19/10/2026