News and opinion
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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Hack to the Future
Inspiring social entrepreneurship by reimagining the hackathon idea
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Manifesto for the social enterprise sector in Wales
Throughout the pandemic, social enterprises across Wales helped keep people in work and provided crucial community support and vital services. The Social Enterprise Stakeholder Group believe social enterprise can now play a key role in helping to rebuild a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable economy as we recover and rebuild.
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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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Well-being arts platform helps creatives collaborate and navigate challenging circumstances
Katherine Rees tells us how BE EXTRA creates a positive and inspiring space online to promote the well-being of those within the arts, through collaborations with fellow creatives and accessible online courses.
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Pilot scheme helps connect local businesses with public organisations and builds strength through collaboration
Dafydd Thomas from Practice Solutions tells us about their Connect4SuccessRCT pilot project and its mission to boost local economies in Rhondda Cynon Taff, increase living and working standards as well as improve community well-being by providing opportunities for local businesses to collaborate – together ensuring procurement cash stays local.
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Denbigh social enterprise inspires environmentally-focussed and creative change to support a sustainable future
Marguerite Pearce tells us about how Y Tŷ Gwyrdd is creating a movement in its community and driving change for the people living and working in the area, with accessible zero-waste solutions, including a Fairtrade shop, café, artists’ space and toy exchange among the planned initiatives.
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Mid Wales ‘Kindness’ hackathon aims to tackle local issues
A Hack of Kindness is an event with a difference – typically used to get groups of tech programmers together to solve industry problems – this hackathon sets the task of coming up with solutions to local, social issues to help Mid Wales communities.
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International food learning exchange serves up opportunities for co-operative growth
Carol Adams of Food Adventure tells us how one chance encounter turned a series of small field to fork workshops into an international network between Wales and Cameroon to share meaningful experiences with sustainable food practices.
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Carmarthenshire CIC cooking up creative plans for community prosperity with local food networks
Alex Cook takes us through the ups, lockdown lows and how Swper.Box has turned adversity into prosperity with plans to create local jobs, boost circular economies and invest in future food entrepreneurs.
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Bridgend social enterprise helping its community understand the importance of sustainability
Zoe Hooker explains how she and business partner Rebecca developed their idea to educate children, young people and adults on the importance of environmental needs and sustainability within the community.
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Quality of life for rare disease community key for Wrexham SIC
Sondra Butterworth shares insight into how RareQoL’s serves rare illness other and underrepresented communities, including the development of a ‘COVID Collective’ for practical solutions and guidance about providing safe spaces for vulnerable groups.
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