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 stories keep you up to date with our work and the progress of co-operation and social entrepreneurship in Wales.
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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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Cwmni Da chooses Employee Ownership as good for business
As proud contributors to the Welsh economy and culture, it is fitting that award-winning TV production company Cwmni Da (‘good company’ in English!) have chosen to become employee owned.
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£2.7m of EU funds to grow social businesses in Wales
Economy Secretary, Ken Skates has announced an additional £2.7m of EU investment to help grow social businesses and create sustainable jobs in communities across Wales.
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Social Business Wales Awards celebrate ‘outstanding’ Welsh enterprises
Eight innovative social enterprises which have made an “outstanding impact across Wales” have been recognised at this year’s Social Business Wales Awards.
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Launching the development of Social Value Forums Toolkit
A new resource is available for groups wishing to develop new ways of working to support the core principles and intentions of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, 2014.
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Social Business Wales Awards 2018 – finalists announced
The social enterprises competing for the top spots at this year’s Social Business Wales Awards have been announced.
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