News and blogs

First ever self-built housing community in Wales to be developed in the Gower

Blog, Co-operative, Housing, News

Project in Gower will be part self-built by residents, known as ‘sweat equity’ – a first for Wales New zero-carbon homes will be built to…

30 May 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

Why should young learners care about co-operatives and social businesses?

The Welsh Government has released a pack of learning materials introducing co-operatives and social business to young people, created by Cwmpas. These resources were launched…

14 May 2024

Wales Revamps National Planning Policy to benefit Community-Led Housing Sector 

Blog, Housing

A landmark update to the national planning framework, Planning Policy Wales, underlines the Welsh Government’s commitment to community-led housing, highlighting the vital role of Community-Led…

8 May 2024

WeCanMake X Neath Port Talbot: Learning from a Bristol estate

Just talking about examples of community-led housing projects isn't enough. So, a few weeks ago, the Communities Creating Homes team co-organised a visit with Tai…

3 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

Maryann Enereba Policy and Communications Intern

Blog

What I learned from being a policy and communications intern at Cwmpas. The past two months have been the most significant two months of growth…

2 April 2024

Wales needs a new approach to local economic development – Community Shares are a proven solution to the challenges we face

Blog, Community shares

Cwmpas is delighted to publish the Community Shares Impact Report, outlining the impact of one of our recent projects, the Community Shares Wales Resilience project.…

26 March 2024

International Women’s Day: Blog by Bethan Webber, CEO

This International Women’s Day, join Cwmpas CEO, Bethan Webber, in spotlighting the incredible contributions of women social entrepreneurs shaping Welsh communities. From arts and mental…

8 March 2024

International Women’s Day 2024: Spotlighting women leading social enterprises in Wales

Blog

On International Women’s Day 2024 we’re shining a spotlight on the remarkable women driving change in the social enterprise and co-operative sector in Wales. Join…

8 March 2024

Social Leaders Cymru: New programme launches to provide Free Leadership development for Wales’s Third Sector

Social Leaders Cymru is a comprehensive and free leadership development programme tailored for voluntary, community, and social enterprise leaders throughout Wales. Made possible through funding…

21 February 2024

Social Partnership and Public Procurement Act | What it means for social enterprise

Blog

One of the most important developments in the Senedd in 2023 was the Social Partnership and Public Procurement Act becoming law. It has the potential…

20 February 2024

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