Narberth Swimming Pool, operated by the charity Swim Narberth, was saved from closure in 2014 through community action and now serves more than 500 children and 1,000 adults every week.
The donation, from gas emergency and pipeline service Wales & West Utilities, will support the pool’s energy-efficiency plans, which aim to cut energy use, reduce carbon emissions and increase long-term resilience.
Chris Walters, chairman of Swim Narberth, said: “As a small rural charity, support like this plays a vital role in helping us reach our £40,000 community match-funding target, which will unlock significant investment from the Welsh Government’s Community Facilities Programme.
“We are so grateful for Wales & West Utilities support and the funding will go towards our extensive improvements at the pool, including roof replacement works and major plant efficiency upgrades to help secure the pool’s long-term future.”
The planned upgrades include replacing the ageing roof, installing a high-efficiency air-handling system and upgrading the pool’s solar PV array.
These improvements are expected to reduce energy consumption by more than 30 per cent.
The pool offers a wide range of services, including learn-to-swim programmes, water safety education, inclusive and disability-friendly sessions and health and wellbeing activities for people of all ages.
It is the only accessible swimming facility within a 10-mile radius, serving families, schools and community groups throughout the surrounding rural area.
Sophie Shorney, engagement and social impact manager at Wales & West Utilities, said: “We are proud to support the communities in which we work and are pleased to lend a helping hand to an organisation that provides such an important service for the local community.
“We are pleased that this money will be put to good use and drive improvements that will help safeguard the future of the pool, while reducing running costs and environmental impact.”
Wales & West Utilities is the gas emergency and pipeline service, delivering energy to over 7.5 million people across Wales and the south west of England.