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
Survival, hibernation, diversification, transformation, collaboration, are some of the common themes that have emerged from a new report published today (Friday 29 May) on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social enterprise sector in Wales. Produced by Wales’ social enterprise support agencies Development Trusts Association Wales, UnLtd, Social Firms Wales, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) and Wales … Continued
Cornelly & District Development Trust is having to ask people to donate to help them survive the COVID-19 shutdown. They are very concerned about their ability to survive a prolonged period of closure, and the months to follow. More information on their website.
DTA Wales has been successful in winning a contract to deliver mentoring support to the new EU funded Social Business Wales (New Start) Programme. This contract runs until December 2022. We are therefore in the process of refreshing our Peer Mentor list and recruiting new peer mentors, to work with clients across Wales who are … Continued
Welsh Government will provide new funding for voluntary organisations, both at the forefront of the Coronavirus support efforts, and for the many that will be hit financially by the crisis. Welsh Government have announced two new funding streams available to charities, community groups and social enterprises in Wales. Charities and voluntary organisations in Wales are … Continued
One of our CAT2 supported projects has been awarded a further £4.1m this time from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The former Brymbo iron and steel works project involves developing a new visitor attraction, community hub and business space. The five-year project will deliver new facilities, jobs, training and apprenticeships for the area, as well … Continued
PLANED have two vacancies, for which they are looking to recruit team members with drive, enthusiasm, and experience to join a strong team, as part of a forward looking and positive organisation. Communications Coordinator – To plan and execute communication campaigns to promote the Arwain Sir Benfro LEADER scheme, the successful candidate duties will also include … Continued
You can get a great insight into our peer mentor support from our two new project videos and you can read more about the programme here.
