Ty Pawb is set to benefit from a multi million pound investment from Welsh Government as part of their Anti-Racist action plan. 

The Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden has announced £4.5 million over the next three years to support the delivery of the culture, heritage and sport goals and actions in the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.

The Action Plan is part of the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government and the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru.

More than £2.8 million has been shared between 22 local, regional, national or independently run culture, heritage and sport organisations across Wales. 

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All projects receiving funding have a focus on co-production, demonstrating a commitment to placing lived experience at the centre of policy, service development and delivery.

The Deputy Minister, Dawn Bowden said: "Our national and local museums, galleries, libraries, theatres, and sporting venues need to be inclusive of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people and places. Our culture, heritage and sports services must be culturally competent and reflective of the history and contribution made by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people to Welsh society.

"I am committed to delivering the goals and actions in the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan and the Programme for Government commitments within my portfolio. I look forward to our continued progress as we deliver meaningful change with and for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people across Wales."

Of those 22, Wrexham's Ty Pawb has been highlighted for funding. 

Ty Pawb has received support for the future development of the recently established Multicultural Hub and the funding will support Tŷ Pawb’s Useful Art Space to host a range of activities led by Wrexham’s diverse communities.

Cllr Hugh Jones, Wrexham Council lead member with responsibility for Tŷ Pawb, said: "The grant funding award is fantastic news and will be key in supporting us to deliver the outcomes of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.

"The funding will support the excellent partnership work being undertaken by Tŷ Pawb, our Community Cohesion team and Race Council Cymru, reaching out to local and regional diverse community groups and empowering them to actively lead and take advantage of cultural, arts, heritage and sport opportunities.

"I wish the teams every success with the project and look forward to seeing the development of the exciting new North Wales Multicultural HUB pilot."