A CARDIGAN youth charity was awarded a commendation at a gala event by the High Sheriff of Dyfed, Prof Medwin Hughes, to acknowledge the “significant contribution to charity work within the community”.

Area 43 is approaching its 20th year as an independent youth charity in Cardigan.

Current CEO Sally Jones and former CEO Phil Layton, who recently stood down after 20 years at the helm, were happy to receive the award, with Area 43 staff members and chairman of the trustees Geoffrey Summers.