News and blogs

Now Open: Free Digital Mentoring for Third Sector Organisations in Wales

Digital inclusion

We’re offering a limited number of third sector organisations in Wales the opportunity to receive free tailored digital mentoring support through the Newid programme. Newid is a partnership programme delivered by…

11 May 2026

A Big Moment for Social Enterprise: What the 2026 Manifestos Say About Wales’ Economic Future

Blog

The next Welsh Government will play a crucial role in the development of the social enterprise sector. These businesses combine entrepreneurialism and innovation with a…

24 April 2026

Programme Update: Digital Confidence Denbighshire

Press and opinion

The Digital Confidence Denbighshire (DCD) programme has been extended from April to September 2026, allowing us to continue helping Denbighshire residents to gain digital skills, improve confidence, and feel more comfortable navigating…

23 April 2026

Catalysing Change: Reflecting on Cwmpas’s first annual conference

Blog

Earlier this month we welcomed colleagues, partners, and friends from across Wales to Cwmpas’s inaugural annual conference. It was an energising day that brought together people who share…

18 March 2026

Joint Statement | Sustaining community impact through funding transition and political change in Wales

Press and opinion

Voluntary organisations, social enterprises and community groups form a core part of Wales’ social and economic infrastructure. They deliver essential services, generate local employment, mobilise…

11 March 2026

The 2026 Senedd Election: What social businesses need to know

Blog, Policy

The next Senedd election will take place in May, and it will be the first election under Wales’ new electoral system. For social enterprises, co-operatives and community businesses across…

10 March 2026

Our manifesto asks for digital inclusion – across the nations

Blog, Digital inclusion

A joint call to action ahead of the Senedd Cymru, Scottish Parliament and English local elections Cwmpas, the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations, and Good Things Foundation are…

26 February 2026

Developing a co-operative response to the primary care crisis in Wales

Blog

Primary care in Wales is at a breaking point and we need to work together to develop solutions to this crisis. GP practices across the country are…

23 January 2026

Cwmpas Statement – Gwyr CLT Planning Appeal Dismissed

Press and opinion

Cwmpas is disappointed to learn that planning permission for the Gwyr Community Land Trust project was this week denied at appeal. Gwyr CLT is a volunteer-led community enterprise, run by local families…

19 December 2025

A Pub Saved by People: Inside the Revival of Ty’n Llan

Blog, Community shares

Friday, 28th November marked the official opening of Ty'n Llan, a community pub in Llandwrog near Caernarfon. S4C’s nightly show Heno broadcast live from the…

10 December 2025

Cwmpas Statement on UK Government Changes to Employee Ownership Tax Relief

Press and opinion

Cwmpas notes the UK Government’s decision to reduce Capital Gains Tax relief for Employee Ownership Trust transitions from 100% to 50% and is working to ensure…

4 December 2025

Celebrating Social Enterprise Day 2025: Building a better future with Down to Earth

Blog, News, Press and opinion, Social enterprise

As Wales marks Social Enterprise Day 2025, communities across the nation are celebrating the organisations using business as a force for good to tackle social…

20 November 2025

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