Press 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 pages keep you up to date our work and the progress of co-operation and social entrepreneurship in Wales.
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Will the new Welsh First Minister be good for the social economy?
The Brexit chaos in Westminster at the end of last year has overshadowed the important news that Mark Drakeford is the new Welsh First Minister. His track record, as well as a detailed leadership manifesto, provide us with a good sense of what a Drakeford government will mean for the social economy in 2019 and beyond.
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Welsh shoppers encouraged to buy ‘social’ this Christmas
Shoppers across Wales are being encouraged to use their spending power to create positive social and environmental impacts by supporting local social enterprises this Christmas.
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Get fit for growth in 2019
Want to grow your business in 2019? Looking to attract new investment? Not sure if your organisation is fit for growth?
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Digital Companions scheme to help millions of Welsh seniors access essential online services
A new volunteering initiative has been launched today which aims to help older people who are living independently in their own homes, to get online and access vital digital services.
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The feeling’s mutual – mutuality and collective decision making
In his latest blog, Co-op Housing Project Manager Dave Palmer, in his role as a co-opted board member for Trivallis, explores what is needed for the board of a Community Mutual to make truly collective decisions which reflect the members’ views and benefit the residents by improving their prosperity.
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Community-led venture inspires new pathway for Wales’ dying pub industry
Community shares scheme raises £85k to bring high street pub back to life.
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Why co-operatives are essential for the well-being of future generations
Vikki Howells is Assembly Member for the Cynon Valley and Chair of the Cross Party Group on Co-operatives and Mutuals. Here, Vikki reflects on a recent meeting of the group exploring the contribution of co-operatives to the well-being of future generations.
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Developing a vision for the social economy in Wales
Some of the leading organisations supporting the social economy in Wales have started workto consider what can be done to enable social enterprises and other organisations in the social economy to play a greater role in building a more prosperous and inclusive Wales.
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‘Buy Social’ is the ideal alternative to Black Friday
Want to avoid Black Friday? Buy social.
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How can the social economy play a greater role in a building a more prosperous and inclusive Wales?
A guest blog from Kate Carr, Director of Partnerships, Communications and Engagements at the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales.
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The digital revolution of health and care services in Wales risks excluding the most vulnerable, says new report
As the NHS and social care sector in Wales progresses its digital transformation agenda, there is a real danger that those citizens most in need of accessing health services will be left behind, due to their lack of digital skills and access, says new report.
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The foundational economy in Wales – briefly fading firework or key to inclusive economic growth?
At the recent Social Innovation in the Foundational Economy conference, Mark Drakeford, the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance, spoke about a pivotal moment for the foundational economy in Wales where there is a risk that the theory briefly blazes and fades like a firework.
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