New venture begins thanks to council grant
A new soft play centre in Pengam, Blackwood has opened its doors thanks to the Caerphilly council and UK Steel Enterprise, start-up business grant.
The start-up business grant offers up to £500 to help residents, who may not be able to access other funding, to set up their first, full time business enabling it to grow and develop.
Cerys Mayne, Owner of Tumble Jax said, “I became inspired for personal reasons to open a soft play centre where adults and their children can come and enjoy. The grant and the support from Caerphilly council were amazing. The girls I spoke to were so helpful and without the grant I would not have been able to afford to buy much of the kitchen equipment.”
Tumble Jax opened on Wednesday 14 September and has received great success ever since. With opening day reaching full capacity, the centre continues to prove its popularity even during off peak times.
Cerys used Facebook to advertise and promote her business and was blown away by the amount of support.
“Using Facebook to promote the business was a great success. So much so, I have decided to advertise my events on there. The Halloween Disco has already been sold out because of social media and through word of mouth. I hope to do the same with my Santa’s Grotto for Christmas event.”
Cllr Ken James, Cabinet Member for Planning, Regeneration and Sustainable Development said, “It is great to see the positive impact the start-up grant has made to Cerys and her new venture. This is the very reason, we at the council, have such a grant to be able to help residents on their way to start their dream in becoming a business owner. I wish Cerys and her team the best of luck for the future and I hope her success continues.”
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