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We are a voice for the social economy in Wales. We champion inclusive and co-operative solutions. We shout about your success. Our blogs and opinion pieces feature expert voices from across the sector, whilst our news stories keep you up to date with our work and the progress of co-operation and social entrepreneurship in Wales.
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Top 10 Tips for Grant Applications
Particularly under the current circumstances, many social businesses and community organisations will need to complete grant applications. Here, our Business Development Officer, Paul Stepczak, provides his top ten tips for creating successful applications. While the level of detail may not be relevant in some cases due to the size of the grant or the context of COVID 19, the principles remain the same.
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Digital inclusion has never been more important!
The Wales Co-operative Centre (WCC) has been delivering digital inclusion programmes for over 15 years. For us it has always been important.
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What a year! The story of social enterprise in Wales in 2020
A terrible year would have been so much worse for many people if it had not been for the wonderful people working in social enterprises across Wales, writes CEO Derek Walker.
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Anglesey-based social enterprise set to help shape efforts to tackle the climate emergency in Wales with Welsh Government backing
Having submitted an Environmental Petition to the Senedd earlier this year, One.Earth Oneworld’s environmental and education papers have now gained the support of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales. And proposals will now be taken forward to the Environmental and Education Committees to consider changes and new plans for the new curriculum in 2021/22.
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The next Welsh Government needs to follow Scotland’s lead and commit to employee ownership
“Scotland has seen a fivefold increase in employee ownership in recent years and the pace of take-up is accelerating”
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Supporting Care Commissioners and Procurers to Promote Social Value Models
Co-produced by the Wales Co-operative Centre and Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative, this report offers new guidance and recommendations for the commissioners of social care, who are exploring how they can promote social value models of delivery.
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Smooth employee ownership switch for Wavehill
An Aberaeron-based social and economic research company has become employee-owned, cementing its team-orientated ethos and business approach.
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A major survey of social businesses in Wales is about to get underway
Please help us get your voice heard when it is needed most!
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Specialist business advice for social enterprises is essential…we would say that, but it is true.
Dan Roberts, Policy and Research Officer at the Wales Co-operative Centre, explains why.
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We must lay the foundations of community-led housing
For the last few years, the Wales Co-operative Centre has been laying the foundations for a community led housing movement in Wales. But, despite good progress, a cornerstone for the success of this new movement is still missing, writes Chief Executive Derek Walker.
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How Parties can put Co-operative Values at the Heart of their 2021 Manifestos.
Dan Roberts, Policy and Research Officer at the Wales Co-operative Centre, outlines the Centre’s priorities ahead of the Senedd elections in May 2021. They cover a wide range of areas, reflecting the diversity of the Centre’s work.
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TechFest4SocialGood – accelerating tech for good in Wales
Last week Wales Co-operative Centre hosted a week-long virtual festival to celebrate and showcase the benefits of digital technology for social good, writes Sarah Evans. The Tech Fest was part of Digital Leaders Week 2020, which held virtual events across the UK.
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