Wooden Spoon Wales Grant £10,000 to Fund a Wooden Spoon Bus at The Pill Trust
WalesThe Wooden Spoon Bus at The Pill Trust, a Specialist Equipment & Facilities project in Wales, has been awarded a grant of £10,000.
This project, aimed at supporting families and children in the Pillgwenlly area of Newport, is set to have a significant impact on the local community. It builds on The Pill Trust’s work as a Christian-founded charity dedicated to addressing child poverty and deprivation. The organisation supports the community through a wide range of initiatives, including family groups, holiday programmes, a community pantry and a laundry voucher scheme.
Former Wales rugby legend Keith Jarrett was the guest of honour on Friday as he officially opened the Wooden Spoon Bus — a new mobile meeting hub created to support disadvantaged children. Opened on 3 October 2025, the bus offers a flexible and welcoming space that brings essential services and activities right into the heart of the community, helping children and families access the support they need.
The Wooden Spoon Bus was generously funded by a Wooden Spoon Charity grant. Wooden Spoon supports The Pill Trust’s dedication to creating accessible community spaces that foster wellbeing, inclusion and growth.
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Known for its commitment to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that create opportunities for children and young people. With a proven track record of impactful, community-driven initiatives, Wooden Spoon aims to improve lives through physical, educational and social projects. Through collaborations like this, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to make positive, lasting change in communities.
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