Llangatwg Credit Union

Gwenda Thomas AM was delighted to open the new Credit Union at Llangatwg Comprehensive School this afternoon.

'This is a fantastic opportunity for our young people to learn about the importance of saving their money in a safe and responsible way. I am very impressed with the number of children who have given up their free time to be trained as tellers, along with the commitment shown by the members of Neath Port Talbot Credit Union, the Head Teacher Mr Roger Skilton and his staff.'

Brian Warlow of Neath Port Talbot Credit Union and his colleague Clare, were also in attendance to demonstrate their involvement with the school and the pupils.

'We cannot set up a credit union within a school unless we are invited in by the headteacher,' explained Mr. Warlow. 'Mr. Skilton, his staff and the children have been very keen to get involved with the scheme and now we hope to reach our goal of 1000 school children on our books very soon with new members from Llangatwg.'

Press Release: NEATH AM TELLS YOUNG PEOPLE TO ‘GET INVOLVED’

YOUNG people can offer so much to their local community if they’re given the chance, Neath AM Gwenda Thomas said today as extra money was announced to develop youth volunteering in Neath Port Talbot.

Welsh Labour Social Justice Minister Brian Gibbons AM has announced over £800,000 to encourage more young people in Wales to take up volunteering. The extra money has been earmarked to pay for volunteer projects and organisers to support young people to get involved in the local community.

Money has also been set aside to encourage young people who don’t traditionally volunteer to take up the opportunities that the extra funding will provide.

Neath's Labour AM Gwenda Thomas said:

‘’I have a great deal of admiration and respect for young people who volunteer and I am delighted that the Labour led Assembly Government has made this commitment to give more support to our young people.

‘’Young volunteers in Neath already make a huge contribution to our community. Local schools, hospitals, youth clubs, scouts, guides, sports clubs and environmental groups all benefit from young volunteers.

‘’And in turn young people get a great sense of satisfaction from volunteering and from making a positive contribution to their community.

‘’I want all of our young people to benefit from this extra funding – which is why I am keen to see more young people from disadvantaged or ethnic minority communities to get involved.’’