The Giving Sir Gâr Fund will play an increasingly important role in communities in Carmarthenshire by making a huge difference to the lives of people in most need throughout the County.

Giving something back to your local community is probably one of the most rewarding decisions you could ever make and by doing so through the Giving Sir Gar fund is one of the easiest and cost effective ways of achieving this.

• Through your employers Payroll Giving Scheme - if your employer doesn't have one get in touch
• By setting up a Standing Order or Direct Debit we claim an additional 28% on your donation.
• Legacy Giving - leave a lasting gift to those in need in Carmarthenshire.

The lucky winner of Giving Sir Gâr's first ever draw was announced at Trinity College's Halliwell centre last Friday

New employees of Carmarthenshire County Council were offered the chance to win a luxury Monks Experience spa day package at the exclusive Machynys Peninsula Golf and Country Club, in Llanelli, upon signing up to the Giving Sir Gâr payroll giving scheme. Excited winner Kirsty Davies, who works out of Ty Elwyn, considered the scheme an excellent way of supporting her community. Project Officer Helen Martin said "Thanks to Monks Health Spa we were able to make signing up for new Carmarthenshire County Council employees a little more fun on the day." If you would like to know more about Giving Sir Gâr then call Helen on 01554 777112 or email helen@cavs.org.uk