Julie Morgan MS, Deputy Minister for Social Services
Offering a Bwndel to more families across Wales remains a priority for the Welsh Government and a Programme for Government commitment.
As the cost of living remains high, many families continue to experience difficulties in paying for household essentials, such as food and heating. Providing a Bwndel on a targeted geographical basis will reduce the financial pressure families face in some of the most deprived areas of Wales.
A Bwndel will include items such as a warm blanket and clothing, as well as helpful information on where to turn to for further help and support. A Bwndel will ensure that families will have the essentials to provide their child with the best possible start in life.
Now that budgets for 2024-25 have been confirmed, steps will be taken to build a geographically targeted programme drawing on lessons learned from the published evaluation report and scoping research. The programme will be advertised through Sell2Wales.
I look forward to providing a further update on the programme’s development and to provide more detail on the registration process, in due course.