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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‘The whoosh effect’: a letter to Lee Waters
Derek Walker, of the Wales Co-Operative Centre, writes an open letter to the Welsh Government’s new Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport
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New Welsh consultancy service on a mission to build more inclusive supply chains
A new commercial consultancy service launched today to help businesses meet the social value requirements when bidding for large public sector contracts or investment.
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New Community Bank of Wales gaining interest
Many banks across Wales are closing, leaving people and businesses without essential financial services. A new co-operative bank could be the answer.
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Why are you interested in digital technologies and mental health? Special interview
Interview with Bob Gann, author of Digital Inclusion in Health and Care in Wales
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Co-operatives for care
Co-operatives are part of the solution to the crisis in social care, and are growing across Wales say Rhian Davies, Chief Executive of Disability Wales, and Derek Walker, Chief Executive of the Wales Co-operative Centre.
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New Cardiff taxi co-op ‘hailed’ a success during its first week of business
A group of Cardiff taxi drivers has come together to own a new co-operative that was launched on St. David’s Day.
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Co-operative housing in Wales – the story so far
Over the coming months we’re putting the spotlight on the work that we do at the Wales Co-operative Centre on co-operative and community-led housing. Through a series of blog posts, tweets and videos, we’ll profile the ‘story so far’ of co-op housing in Wales, and what the future could hold.
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Tech-savvy kids help older people get online
Our digital volunteering scheme for children and young people - Digital Heroes - is changing the lives of older people. Project Manager Matt Lloyd explains more...
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Independent Venue Week – how community ownership can help venues that are facing closure
It’s Independent Venue Week, and the timing is certainly relevant as more live music venues in Wales face increasingly difficult challenges to keep trading.
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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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