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The Credit Union Difference
Credit unions have been at the heart of many communities for decades, writes Sara Burch, but never have they played such as vital role as during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Rebuilding the Welsh Economy post Covid-19
Now is the time to grow the co-operative economy in order to change, adapt and build back better, writes Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport. #KeepCooperating
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A simple life story app has become a ‘lifesaver’ for isolated care home residents and their families
A simple life story app is helping families to maintain a meaningful connection with loved ones who have been isolated in care homes due to the Covid lockdown.
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A cycle ride to Turkey sent two e-bike entrepreneurs on a journey to a more impactful and inclusive way of life
Bethan Ward from Drosi Bikes tells us how they began converting unloved pedal bikes and the massive environmental, physical, social and emotional benefits their communities have seen as a result of the increase in bike use in recent times.
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Carmarthenshire social enterprise helps Syrian refugees gain employment within their new communities
Matt Miller of Amal discusses how they have recently set up to help Syrian refugees find paid employment while also making it easier for local firms to take on, all while under lockdown conditions.
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West Wales well-being social enterprise demonstrates the power of community spirit in the face of despair
Emma Bird tells us how she and husband Rodney embarked on an off-grid idyllic life on their smallholding with alpacas, workshops and Social Prescription activities to help promote well-being, all while overcoming potential devastation with extraordinary resolve.
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Welsh Government press notice: Care homes benefiting from digital devices rollout
Care homes across Wales are benefiting from digital devices being delivered to them as part of a Welsh Government scheme with Wales Co-operative Centre
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Communities Creating Homes: the first year
Co-operative Housing Project Co-Manager David Palmer reflects on the progress Communities Creating Homes has made over the last year and outlines the project's next steps...
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The Wales Co-operative Centre is leading a new project putting carers in control of improving their own well-being and those they care for through co-operation
‘Connecting Carers’ in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council and its third sector partners, is working with Digital Communities Wales to use technology to connect carers, encourage co-operation and mutual support.
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Employee-owned Welsh waffle maker shows how growth in all weathers is possible when you have fairness, people and community at your core
From humble market stall beginnings to becoming a behemoth of the tasty toffee treat world, Tregroes Waffles has kept its roots firmly in the West Wales community where it originated and puts staff at the heart of its growth.
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Positive pathways for mental health sufferers created from tragedy with community rewards scheme and homelessness support
Pete Humphreys from Wrexham’s No.22 café and social hub tells us how a family bereavement inspired him to start supporting those living with terminal illness and helping feed the homeless with healthy meals while creating an app-based community reward scheme promoting community activity, wellbeing and kindness.
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Co-production is key for North Wales social enterprise creating creative solutions to local community needs
Flintshire DO-IT was created to turn community ideas into reality, channelling passions and interests into co-ordinated and purposeful collaborations with can-do attitudes.
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