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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Twitter Q&A: Co-production co-operative makes passions and interests a community reality
Looking back at how the ‘DO-ERs’ do it from our Twitter Q&A with Mark Williams at Flintshire DO-IT.
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Twitter Q&A: Heritage, horticulture and hope with the Enbarr Foundation
Vicki Roskems told us how Deeside does well-being and upskilling during our recent Twitter Q&A.
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Skills-building social enterprise weathers crisis to continue positive life improvements
The Community Impact Initiative helps improve health and well-being, enabling the people they work with to learn new skills, achieve qualifications and move towards employment through the renovation of empty properties throughout Wales.
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Employee ownership – the solution to higher standards of ESG
Graeme Nuttall OBE, a partner at European law firm Fieldfisher, has called for employee ownership to reach new heights and fulfil environmental, social and governance (ESG) obligations.
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Deeside community reskilling and well-being social enterprise gives new hope and confidence to those they support
Vicki Roskems of the Enbarr Foundation tells us how they empower their community and enable them through STEAM-focused practical heritage skills, digital inclusion and the confidence to become the champion of their own destiny to succeed in life and work.
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West Wales costal community helping to fortify the future of a local maritime icon
Dilys Burrnell and committed group of volunteers in Pembroke Dock have set their sights on bringing the Front Street Gun Tower into the hands of the community through Pembroke Dock Community Assets Limited.
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Social enterprise aims to use ‘career tech’ to improve job prospects
Andy Fosterjohn tells us how he has been inspired by tech solutions abroad to help improve prospects for individuals in an ever-changing labour market.
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Hedgehog Housing Co-op is a grand design
Jocelle Lovelle, Communities Creating Homes Project Manager, gets inspired by The Hedgehog Housing Co-op which has been featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs
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“Building back better requires Social Enterprise to be at the heart of the post-COVID-19 Economy”
Bold 10 year vision and action plan for the Welsh social enterprise sector is unveiled
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Wrexham social enterprise enables carbon offsetting opportunities with crowdfunded green pastures
By utilising underused land, WoodsWork CIC aims to allow local businesses and the community to invest in reducing their environmental impact while allowing wildlife to thrive.
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Military-based social enterprise joining forces to create ecovillage offering rural rehabilitation to veterans
Co-operation is key for the South Wales social enterprise looking to connect with military organisations for a comprehensive programme to give veterans an arsenal of skills and employment opportunities.
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Social entrepreneur looking to provide healthy food convenience and community benefit with new supermarket
A love of food and desire to make healthy, local and sustainable options more accessible, Louise Shute devised Shoots Market to reconnect people with the food they eat.
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