Principality Building Society has donated £25,000 to provide Newport Cricket Club with a sustainable water supply system.

The donation has been made through the Wales building society’s Retrofit for the Future Fund because the club, which provides summer activities for children, has been facing a challenge around its unreliable and insufficient water supply. This had been impacting the maintenance of its facilities and the quality of playing surfaces.

The funding will pay for the installation of a dedicated water borehole and has been delivered in partnership with Community Foundation Wales, which supports local charities and community groups in improving their energy efficiency.

So far almost £100,000 has been distributed through this pot of funding from the building society to good causes.

“Supporting communities across Wales is central to our values at Principality Building Society,” said the building society’s head of brand, impact and communications Nigel Taylor.

“Our Retrofit for the Future Funds are designed to make a meaningful difference across Wales, and we’re pleased to see this investment delivering long-term benefits for the Club and the wider Newport community with this new water facility.”

Newport Cricket Club head coach Mike Knight added: “We’re incredibly grateful to Principality Building Society and Community Foundation Wales for their support.

“Installing a water borehole is quite a significant project but is vital to allow us to make some real improvements.

“This investment will make a lasting difference to our club and will help make sure our facilities here will last well into the future, for everyone who uses them.”

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