Vaughan Gething MS, Minister for Economy
This was published under the 2021 to 2026 administration of the Welsh Government
On 13 August the World Cup Partner Support Fund was launched with the aim of adding value to a small number of exceptional projects supporting our core objectives for Wales’ participation in the FIFA men’s World Cup in Qatar. These include: the promotion of Wales; projecting our values; ensuring the safety of Welsh citizens at the event; and securing a positive and lasting legacy.
A total of 97 bids were received to the value of £7.1m from a wide variety of organisations, representing a diverse and complementary mix of activities, with a strong geographical and demographic spread.
I am pleased to announce details of the 19 organisations that receive a total of £1.8m.
- Football Association of Wales – £500,000
- S4C – £250,000
- Arts Council Wales / Y Wal Goch – £100,000
- Amgueddfa Cymru – £29,000
- Urdd Gobaith Cymru - £77,783
- Wales Arts International - £259,500
- Arts Council Wales / FAW –£65,000
- Street Games Wales - £165,100
- Bengal Dragons - £12,175
- Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Wales - £87,340
- Barry Horns - £17,032
- Global Wales / Universities Wales - £30,000
- Show Racism the Red Card - £17,600
- Wal Goch Expo / We Are Bak - £10,000
- Mentrau Iaith - £22,000
- Books Council Wales - £59,890
- Mudiad Meithrin - £18,000
- Wrexham Council / Football Museum Wales - £75,000
- Global Welsh - £20,000