I AM WRITING to thank the readers we’ve supported over the last year for all the great work they have done to help reduce health inequalities locally.  Through our funding programmes, we have been able to support some incredible community groups in South Wales to take action together on local issues that matter to them. 
For five years, People’s Health Trust has been supporting local residents to make their communities an even better place to live. Over £82 million has been raised so far, supporting over 2,300 projects and helping more than 400,000 people. The trust believes that giving local communities greater control over what happens in their neighbourhood is key to creating new and stronger relationships, improving confidence and a greater sense of belonging. 
Groups including Melyn United Bowls Club and Swansea People First are doing amazing work, and we are proud to support groups like these. We look forward to continuing to work in South Wales in the New Year. 

John Hume
Chief Executive
People’s Health Trust