Success stories
Inspiring examples of best practice and case studies which showcase the power of co-operation.
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New business acquisition ensures that charity continues to thrive
Like many charities, Port Talbot and Afan Women’s Aid relies on social business activities to generate income. In 2017 the trustees decided to set up a trading arm...
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Regener8 Cymru works with Social Business Wales to create strong foundations
Valleys-based CIC Regener8 Cymru had recently been spun out of a privately owned training company. Although it had a track record of success supporting young people, it needed...
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Partnership takes flight to attract new generation of visitors to National Botanic Garden of Wales
In 2016, the National Botanic Garden of Wales started looking at ways to diversify its income and attract more visitors to the garden. When it decided to partner...
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Education company becomes a co-op to grow the business
When the directors of teaching agency Equity Solutions Ltd realised their legal model was holding them back, they approached Social Business Wales to help them transform into a...
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Domestic abuse counsellors work with Social Business Wales to create community support centre
Heroes Rights CIC is a social business which helps families deal with issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse and mental ill-health. Its team of trained counselors were...
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Gym converts to social business to help support local causes
Business owner Neil Lyons had been running his private gym, LyonsDen Fitness, since 2005. A desire to provide affordable fitness facilities to people in the local community and...
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Housing Co-operative brings life to regeneration of valleys estate
Taf Fechan Housing Co-operative gives residents a high quality, affordable option in Gellideg and has redefined the area as a place that people want to live.
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Using technology to tackle isolation amongst housebound people in Llangefni
The Asset Co-ordination project in Llangefni supports people who are housebound due to illness and/or mobility issues. Project volunteers helped these people to get online, giving them more...
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Flying Start Cwm – Getting online helps vulnerable families manage transition to Universal Credit
Flying Start Cwm supports families who are in debt or struggling to manage their finances. The roll-out of Universal Credit was causing real difficulties for people, so Digital...
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Woffington House Care Home – Using digital technology improves wellbeing and reduces need for medication
Woffington House is an innovative care home for seniors in Tredegar. They receive regular visits from local schoolchildren who come to befriend the residents and teach them how...
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Gorwelion Newydd – Co-operative model gives service users a voice
Care to Co-operate introduced a co-operative management system that lets service users at Gorwelion Newydd have a say in how their care services are run.
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Every Link Counts – Helping members with learning disabilities to live independently
Set up by parents of disabled children, the charity supports people to take part in training, work experience and social and leisure activities that also develop softer life...
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Gower Regeneration, Swansea – The first community owned solar farm in Wales
The community raised £905,000 to fund this project which provides over 300 local homes with clean power.
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Le Public Space – Nationally acclaimed music venue saved by community share offer
Loyal supporters raised nearly £50,000 to save their local pub. With help from Community Shares Wales and a team of volunteers, Le Public Space is thriving in a...
