Open Newtown, one of the projects we support on the CAT2 programme has been awarded a further £950,000 to build a new community venue. The development is being delivered by Open Newtown, a community enterprise that aims to maximise the potential of the town’s green and blue spaces, in partnership with Powys County Council, Newtown … Continued
One of our members Promo Cymru as been granted £249,867 from the Welsh Government Community Facilities Programme to renovate the Ebbw Vale Institute. The renovation plans were co-produced with the local community and will make EVI an even more community-centred and environmentally-friendly venue.
Listen here to a podcast the Grange Pavillion Project in Cardiff we are supporting under CAT2 programme. The project involves the redevelopment of a vacant bowls pavilion to create a multi-functional community building with a café and meeting space, thanks to National Lottery funding. The project will provide opportunities for education, training, health promotion and … Continued
DTA member Awel Aman Tawe has once again seen winning ways this time at the Social Enterprise UK awards. They took home the award for Environmental Social Enterprise last night ahead of the 6 other nominees in the UK wide competition. This is excellent news and great recognition for the work they are doing in … Continued
Vision 21 have been chosen by the National Lottery Community Fund to receive £177,763 worth of funding for their building and kitchen extension at their training project, Gegin Fach in Sbectrwm, Fairwater. The funding gives them the opportunity to expand on the work they do at Vision 21, and will allow them to support more life-changing … Continued
This guide is designed for: Decision makers within Transferring Bodies, primarily Public Bodies such as local government, who are planning to transfer assets in their area; Town and Community Councils (TCCs) and Community-led Third Sector Organisations (such as Community Associations, Voluntary Organisations, Charities, SocialEnterprises, Community businesses, Development Trusts, Co-operatives and Mutual Organisations), who are looking … Continued
Living Wage Places: A toolkit on tackling low pay by celebrating local action has been launched today by the Living Wage Foundation and Living Wage Scotland, supported by the Carnegie UK Trust. The Living Wage Places scheme launched earlier the year to harness this power of place, supporting local employers, communities and people to work … Continued
Awel Aman Tawe is a community energy charity that aims to tackle climate change and contribute to a sustainable future in the Upper Swansea and Amman Valley. After raising £230,000 for a project, it installed 179kW of solar power on seven community buildings and schools, all of which have been operating successfully. They have just … Continued
The UK Social Enterprise Awards recognise businesses that give back, enrich communities and make a contribution to society, as well as those who lead them – the social entrepreneurs who use their business acumen to make a real difference, tackling social and environmental problems both in Britain and abroad. The Awards, hosted by Social Enterprise … Continued
Renew Wales have been updating their YouTube channel with some new films. Take a look to hear more about their work around Wales. The film above is the Digital bench project from Rhydyfelin Youth Club, Pontypridd. Members of Rhydyfelin Youth Club came up with the idea for a digital bench while they were learning woodworking … Continued
