Q: What are Menter Aberystwyth’s roots?
Menter Aberystwyth has evolved from initial discussions with a small group of partners who shared a commitment to improve things in the town. In March 2004 Menter Aberystwyth was officially established and it was registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee.
Q: What are the main aims of Menter Aberystwyth?
Menter Aberystwyth can undertake a wide range of regeneration activities within the town and its surrounding area.
Q: How will Menter Aberystwyth achieve its aims?
Menter Aberystwyth will achieve its aims by gaining the support of the community and using this support to justify funding applications, which will in turn enable us to implement a wide range of projects. Menter Aberystwyth will also be identifying and developing new projects on an annual basis, and working closely with other organisations in the town, including Aberystwyth Town Council and the Aberystwyth Business Club.
Q: How is Menter Aberystwyth funded?
Menter Aberystwyth is funded by the Aberystwyth Town Council and Aberystwyth University. The funding in recent years goes towards organising events such as the Aber First Awards (Menter Aberystwyth Awards), The Christmas Light Switch On, Summer Fair and supporting smaller events. Menter Aberystwyth does not, however, have any money to fund businesses and groups in the area.
Q: How is Menter Aberystwyth accountable?
Menter Aberystwyth, being a Company Limited by Guarantee, is bound by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. We are also held accountable by all the funding partners involved who require regular updates of project work and financial transactions. The Company Accounts are audited annually and copies of the minutes of board meetings can be obtained if required.
Q: How can Menter Aberystwyth help you?
As well as delivering the specific projects listed in the Action Plan, Menter Aberystwyth is able to help other smaller groups in the area to develop their own projects, and point businesses and other groups towards appropriate funding opportunities and available advice.