News and blogs

What does the future of regional investment in Wales look like?

Policy, Shared Prosperity Fund

A blog from Glenn Bowen, Director of Enterprise at Cwmpas I write this blog as someone who has spent the majority of his career working…

28 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

Communities Creating Homes Summer Roadshow

This summer, the Communities Creating Homes team has been touring communities across Wales, sharing inspiring stories of community-led housing. Over the course of June, we…

17 July 2024

Celebrating Employee Ownership in Wales: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth and Community well-being

Blog, Employee ownership

Employee ownership (EO) is a transformative business model that places employees at the heart of corporate decision-making and wealth creation. As Wales continues to carve…

21 June 2024

Social Value in the Further Education Sector in Wales

Blog

Social Value in Wales through Further Education Cwmpas was commissioned by ColegauCymru to carry out this first piece of research exploring social value in the…

19 June 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

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

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