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THIS IS WREXHAM
SHARED PROSPERITY KEY FUND

 

The Is Wrexham - Shared Prosperity Key Fund is a grant scheme designed to support the growth, expansion, or performance improvement of financially viable enterprises within the Wrexham County Borough. Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this grant specifically targets qualifying "This Is Wrexham" member businesses.

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Key Details:

  • Application Window: The grant will be open to applicants from June 9th at 9am until 5pm on June 22nd, 2025.

  • Purpose: To assist businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector with marketing and event projects aimed at enhancing Wrexham's visitor experience and creating a more sustainable economy.

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  • Eligibility:

    • Open to qualifying "This Is Wrexham" member businesses.

    • Businesses must be running in Wrexham County Borough.

    • Applicants must demonstrate the means to fully finance project costs initially, as the grant operates on a reimbursement basis. (Initial cash flow grants will be considered on a case by case basis, for up to 25% of the project value). 

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  • Funding Structure:

    • Grants will range from £2,000 to £15,000.

    • The grant will cover up to 75% of the overall project cost, requiring a 25% business contribution. The total value of the fund is £200,000.

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  • Project Objectives & Outputs:

    • Projects must meet at least two of the grant schemes key objectives.

    • Outputs should be proportionate to the grant value requested.

    • All project outputs must be achieved by March 15th, 2026, at the latest.

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  • Focus Areas (as administered by This Is Wrexham C.I.C.): The Key Fund specifically supports marketing and events projects that aim to:

    • Drive footfall

    • Increase dwell time

    • Increase visitor spend

    • Encourage further investment in Wrexham County.

    • Marketing: Align tourism and hospitality businesses with "This Is Wrexham" principles, fostering collective and collaborative efforts to create a more recognisable brand for travelers.

    • Events: Create a series of events to boost the local economy by driving footfall, increasing dwell time, and visitor spend, ultimately raising Wrexham's profile as a destination.

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Benefits:

The beneficiaries of this project will include tourism and hospitality businesses in Wrexham County, visitors to the area, and the local community. Activities will be delivered across Wrexham County, encompassing the city centre, surrounding villages, and rural areas. "This Is Wrexham C.I.C." will administer the fund, working in partnership with local businesses and community groups.

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Eligibility Criteria                                     Apply Now
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