News and blogs

Celebrating Social Enterprise Day 2024

Blog, Social enterprise

For more than 40 years, Cwmpas has been working with Welsh Government and partners across Wales to support businesses which prioritise social good over private…

21 November 2024

Winners of the Social Business Wales Awards 2024 revealed

Social enterprise

Fifteen fantastic social enterprises gathered at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Tuesday 1 October to highlight their work tackling some of society’s most pressing problems…

1 October 2024

Social Business Wales Awards 2024 finalists announced

Social enterprise

The fifteen finalists in the Social Business Wales Awards have been announced.  The winners will be announced when Wales’s top social businesses gather at Venue…

29 August 2024

How can social enterprise and community ownership support and protect nature and biodiversity?

Policy, Social enterprise

Our response to the Senedd’s Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee’s Inquiry on Halting and Reversing the Decline of Nature by 2030 With WWF Cymru…

21 August 2024

The upcoming General Election provides a key opportunity to build a stronger Welsh economy with social enterprise at its heart

Blog, Co-operative, Press and opinion, Social enterprise

The General Election on July 4th is a moment of great decision for people across the UK. For many in Wales, building a stronger economy…

5 June 2024

Welsh Government and Cwmpas Launch Groundbreaking ‘Robert Owen Project’ to inspire young learners across Wales

Co-operative, News, Press and opinion, Social enterprise

Welsh Government, in partnership with co-operative development agency Cwmpas, launches the Robert Owen Project on 14 May, Robert Owen Day. The educational resources will enhance…

16 May 2024

How alternative business models can help the green economy to thrive in Wales

Policy, Social enterprise

A blog from Dr. Sarah Evans, Director of Business Growth and Consultancy at Cwmpas I recently gave evidence to the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs…

18 April 2024

The shortlist for the prestigious Social Business Wales Awards 2023 is announced

News, Press and opinion, Social enterprise

Following a huge response to this years call for nominations for the Social Business Wales awards, we are thrilled to announce the shortlist for this…

29 August 2023

New-what?

Blog, Social enterprise

NeuDICE, or in full, the Neurodivergent and Inclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, is fast becoming a solution to a serious problem, even before its launch on…

17 April 2023

Opportunity Knocks

Blog, Social enterprise

A new report from the Auditor General for Wales suggests that the public sector has missed out on opportunities to support and grow the social…

23 January 2023

Welsh Government Minister for the Economy Vaughan Gething makes statement on the important role social enterprise plays in the Welsh economy.

News, Social enterprise

"Turbulent times continue for our economy in the aftermath of Covid-19 as well as the cost-of-living crisis. However I’m proud that the number of social…

17 November 2022

Businesses across Wales celebrated for social impact at annual awards ceremony

News, Social enterprise

Social enterprises across Wales have scooped prestigious awards for making a difference to lives and communities over the past 12 months. The annual 2022 Social…

11 October 2022

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