We’re happy to announce DTA Wales’s new programme, Egin, has launched today. Egin aims to unlock the collective power of communities in Wales to tackle climate change and become more sustainable, especially those most likely to be affected by climate change. The word “Egin” means shoots or sprouts in Welsh, and the aim is to … Continued
Open Food Network, Development Trusts Association Wales and The Land Workers’ Alliance have joined forces to establish five enterprising and sustainable food hubs in communities across Wales to provide food that is good for people, good for the environment and good for local business by promoting short supply chains. The opportunity is part of Resilient … Continued
As one of the partners in this collaborative new project, DTA Wales are delighted to announce the launch of the Resilient Green Spaces partnership. This collaboratively designed project led by Social Farms & Gardens is piloting alternative, re-localised food systems using communities and their green spaces as the driving force for change across Wales until … Continued
The Wales Co-operative Centre is an innovative, forward-thinking organisation, focused on helping Wales to become a better, fairer, more co-operative nation. For almost 40 years we have supported the growth of co-operatives and social enterprises, delivered significant programmes that tackle digital and social inclusion and, more recently, strengthened our commitment to digital leadership and … Continued
As the Enterprising Solutions programme comes to an end in March 2021 we have taken the time to reflect on what has been achieved over the last 4 years. We have produced a round up of the programme, exploring the impact and outputs as well as some of the feedback we have received. We are … Continued
NEW RESEARCH shows how 100’s of community groups and organisations in every corner of Wales are sustaining the very fabric of Welsh society by running community centres, shops, libraries, theatres, cinemas, swimming pools and woodland. This report shows hundreds of key local community assets are run by voluntary organisations across Wales, covering a huge variety … Continued
The Social Enterprise Stakeholder Group are glad to offer an opportunity for social enterprises throughout Wales to join the conversation on how we together can build on what has been achieved by our sector and grow more social enterprises who want to make a real difference in tackling the climate emergency and being at the heart of … Continued
A new and bold social enterprise vision and action plan has been published today designed to rebuild, grow and strengthen the social enterprise sector and enable it to address the challenges facing Wales. Co-produced by social enterprises and social enterprise support agencies with the support of Welsh Government*, ‘Transforming Wales through social enterprise’ outlines an ambitious vision … Continued
Read the new report from the Bevan Foundation. Community assets are essential parts of what makes a place and a community. They are valued for their contribution to the social, cultural and community life and well-being of a place and people. What is less articulated and explored in discussions of these assets is their economic … Continued
General Energy Advice for Members during Covid-19 crisis. Reducing non-essential consumption With so many organisations having to vacate their premises during lockdown there is an opportunity to reduce energy consumption on site. We recommend reviewing all energy consuming equipment and if possible, if you have not already done so :- Emptying and unplugging fridges/freezers, cleaning … Continued
