Mentera, a leading not-for-profit business support company with 35 years of experience empowering Welsh entrepreneurs, is pleased to be one of Ceredigion County Council’s seven delivery partners for the new Cynnal y Cardi UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025-2026. This vital fund, launched by the Council, aims to stimulate economic growth and foster thriving communities across the region.

As a listed business support provider, Mentera will be instrumental in guiding businesses through the application process for a significant grant opportunity: the Cynnal y Cardi Business Capital Grant, offering between £5,000 and £50,000 based on 50% of eligible costs.

Eirwen Williams, Director of Service Delivery at Mentera, said:

“Wales is brimming with innovative entrepreneurs, and Mentera’s mission is to encourage and support them in building world-standard businesses. Successful businesses are the foundation of a prosperous economy, and by sharing our expertise and dedicated support, we can ensure they grow and thrive. Our involvement with the Cynnal y Cardi fund directly aligns with our commitment to creating a prosperous Wales, driven by businesses that stand confidently alongside the world’s best.”

Mentera's team will offer advice and support, drawing on their experience and connections within the industry, government, and other partnerships. Businesses interested in the Cynnal y Cardi grants should contact Mentera directly.

The process for interested businesses is straightforward:

• Initial Contact: Businesses can show their interest in the fund by contacting Mentera directly at busnes@mentera.cymru.
• Guidance and Support: Our team will assess your needs and provide tailored advice to help you with your application.

The grants will be open for applications on a first-come, first-served basis from June 16, 2025, to September 30, 2025, or until the fund is fully allocated. All funded activity must be completed and claimed by January 31, 2026.

Eirwen added:

“We believe every business should have the opportunity to reach a world-standard in what it does. Working closely with businesses to help them grow is good for individual enterprises, good for Ceredigion, and good for Wales as a whole. We urge eligible Ceredigion businesses to seize this opportunity and connect with us to explore how the Cynnal y Cardi fund can support their ambitions.”

For more information on the Cynnal y Cardi UK Shared Prosperity Fund and how Mentera can assist your business, please email busnes@mentera.cymru.