Flintshire children's club risks closure without Welsh funding

Summarised from The Leader's report · Updated 5 Nov, 10:19 · Archive

Clwb Cwtsh, a Flintshire club for children with complex needs, risks closure without £60,000–£80,000 in funding.

Clwb Cwtsh, based at Deeside Leisure Centre in Flintshire, risks closure without £60,000–£80,000 in additional funding. The Leader reports that the club launched last year as a pilot with Welsh Government funding and has grown from helping around 30 families initially to 118 in less than 12 months. Clwb Cwtsh leader Chantelle Williams and Sarah Harper have told politicians they need this funding to continue running the service, with costs calculated at around £1,000 per child.

Parents who use the club say it gives children with complex and additional learning needs a safe place to explore and play with other children. They also describe the value of the club as a meeting place where families can connect, talk and support one another. Parents said these conversations make a real difference to their mental health and wellbeing. An MS who visited the club said the service's importance 'should not be underestimated' and called on the Welsh Government to ensure support continues beyond the pilot phase.

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• Deeside club supporting children with complex needs faces closure as funding soughtFlintshire’s Clwb Cwtsh faces closure without £60,000-£80,000 funding.The Leader · 5 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Clwb Cwtsh · Deeside Leisure Centre · Flintshire · Welsh Government

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