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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome to the Social Business Wales Conference and Awards 2025!

From Maesteg Town Hall, hosted by broadcaster Sian Lloyd, today is our chance to come together to challenge for change to shape the Welsh economy.

#SBWAwards25

Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 2d

Croeso i Gynhadledd a Gwobrau Busnes Cymdeithasol Cymru 2025!

O Neuadd y Dref Maesteg, a gynhelir gan y darlledwr Siân Lloyd, bydd heddiw yn gyfle i fentrau cymdeithasol ledled Cymru i ddod at ei gilydd herio am newid, a chydweithio i siapio'r economi Cymraeg.

#GwobrauBCC2025

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 16d

Yesterday, at a Cross-Party Group meeting in the Senedd, we published our white paper, calling on the next Welsh Government to back a Co-operative Development Hub for Wales.
Read more here 👇

White Paper: Co-operative Development Hub - Cwmpas

Co-operative plan for economic growth

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 16d

Ddoe, mewn cyfarfod Grŵp Trawsbleidiol yn y Senedd, gwnaethom gyhoeddi ein papur gwyn, yn galw ar Lywodraeth Cymru nesaf i gefnogi Hwb Datblygu Cydweithredol i Gymru.

Darllenwch fwy yma 👇

Papur Gwyn: Hwb Datblygu Cydweithredol - Cwmpas

Cynllun cydweithredol er twf economaidd

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Simon Paul Hobson @simonpaulhobson.bsky.social · 16d

Wales' opportunities for coops

@newwales.bsky.social chat with Dan Roberts from @cwmpas.bsky.social

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Daniel Roberts: Cooperative Wales

YouTube video by New Wales / Cymru Newydd

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 19d

Our Chief Executive, Bethan Webber, shares how our manifesto sets out 10 clear and practical actions to help Wales grow in an inclusive, sustainable way — building stronger communities, supporting more resilient businesses, and shaping a fairer future for all.
Read more here 👇

The Cwmpas 2026 manifesto: 10 co-operative actions for prosperity, sustainability and resilience - Cwmpas

Wales has the potential to build an economy and communities that work for everyone – generating prosperity while strengthening the...

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 19d

Mae ein Prif Weithredwr, Bethan Webber, yn rhannu sut mae ein maniffesto yn nodi 10 cam gweithredu clir ac ymarferol i helpu Cymru i dyfu mewn ffordd gynhwysol a chynaliadwy — adeiladu cymunedau cryfach, cefnogi busnesau mwy gwydn, a llunio dyfodol tecach i bawb.

Maniffesto Cwmpas 2026: 10 cam cydweithredol ar gyfer ffyniant, cynaliadwyedd a gwydnwch - Cwmpas

Mae gan Gymru y potensial i adeiladu economi a chymunedau sy’n gweithio i bawb – gan gynhyrchu ffyniant tra’n cryfhau’r...

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 21d

Wrth i’r rhaglen Cymunedau Digidol Cymru: Hyder Digidol, Iechyd a Lles ddod i ben ym mis Medi eleni, rydym ni yn Cwmpas am gymryd eiliad i fyfyrio ar y daith ac i ddweud diolch o galon i bawb sydd wedi bod yn rhan ohoni.

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Six Years of Building Digital Confidence Together - Cwmpas

As the Digital Communities Wales: Digital Confidence, Health and Well-being programme comes to an end this September, we at Cwmpas...

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · 21d

As the Digital Communities Wales: Digital Confidence, Health and Well-being programme comes to an end this September, we at Cwmpas want to pause and reflect on the journey and say a huge thank you to everyone who has been part of it.

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Sep 2

On our upcoming Finding the Good webinars in early October with Lloyds Bank Foundation, we will continue working collaboratively to build on the project, to shape commissioning practice in Wales. Sign up now!

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ar ein gweminarau Canfod yr hyd sy’n Dda/Finding the Good gyda Sefydliad Banc Lloyds ddechrau mis Hydref, byddwn yn parhau i gydweithio i adeiladu ar y prosiect, er mwyn llunio arfer comisiynu yng Nghymru. Cofrestrwch nawr!

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Aug 13

Cwmpas staff would like to pass on our condolences to the friends and family of Hefin David MS, after his sudden passing.

Hefin was a proud champion for Caerphilly and visited our office there after becoming an MS. He was always supportive of our work, and will be sorely missed.

Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Aug 8

Dydd Gwener Wrecsam, ffantastig! 🥳

Heddiw, Ymunwch â ni i ddarganfod sut mae pedwar menter gymdeithasol yng ngogledd-ddwyrain Cymru yn cefnogi eu pobl a'r blaned, ac yn cydbwyso elw â phwrpas cymdeithasol.

2-3yp, Stondin 411.

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Aug 7

Prynhawn da Wrecsam! 👋

Heddiw, ymunwch â ni am sesiwn ysbrydoledig yn cynnwys cyfweliad unigryw gyda Dafydd Iwan, y canwr gwerin a'r ymgyrchydd Cymreig enwog. 🎙️

Awst 2-3yp, Stondin 411.

A picture of Dafydd Iwan about to be interviewed.

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Communities Creating Homes @cclhcymru.bsky.social · Aug 7

Kath yw'r 3ydd aelod o dîm Cymunedau'n Creu Cartrefi @cwmpas.bsky.social i gwblhau'r rhaglen hyfforddi Barefoot.

Mae Barefoot ar gyfer pobl sydd eisiau defnyddio eu profiad o weithio mewn cydweithfeydd neu fusnesau cymunedol i helpu eraill.

Â diddordeb? Mwy yma: www.stirtoaction.com/barefoot

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Aug 6

Bore da Wrecsam! 🌅

Bydd Cwmpas yn llwyfannu trafodaeth ar Faes Eisteddfod Wrecsam yn archwilio rôl mentrau cymunedol yn hyrwyddo a chynnal y Gymraeg.

Panel: Nic Parry, Cris Tomos, Lowri Jones, Lowri Hedd a Marc Jones.

A photo of the Eisteddfod sign in Wrexham

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Aug 4

Prynhawn da Wrecsam! 👋

Mae wedi bod yn wych gweld llawer ohonoch chi dros y penwythnos, gan gynnwys y rhai sydd wedi herio'r tywydd heddiw - mae gennym raglen wych ymlaen am weddill yr wythnos felly gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod chi'n galw draw i Stondin 411!

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A photo of the Mayor of Wrexham at the Cwmpas stand

Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Aug 2

Good morning Wrexham! 🌅

Cwmpas and our project teams will here at Stall 411 for duration of the Eisteddfod, we've got a number of great sessions planned, be sure to stop by!

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Aug 2

Bore da Wrecsam! 🌅

Bydd Cwmpas a'n timau prosiect yma yn Stondin 411 am hyd yr eisteddfod, mae gennym nifer o sesiynau gwych wedi'u cynllunio, gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn galw heibio!

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Jul 21

📢 Newyddion Cyffrous!

Mae’n bleser gennym gyhoeddi bod Jocelle Lovell, Cyfarwyddwr Cymunedau Cynhwysol yn Cwmpas, wedi’i phenodi i’r Pwyllgor Gweithredu ar Gynhwysiant Digidol (DIAC). 🌟

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Cwmpas director appointed to National Digital Inclusion Action Committee - Cwmpas

Cwmpas are proud to announce that our Director of Inclusive Communities, Jocelle Lovell has been appointed to the Digital Inclusion...

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Jul 21

📢 Exciting News!

We are thrilled to announce that Jocelle Lovell, Director of Inclusive Communities at Cwmpas, has been appointed to the Digital Inclusion Action Committee (DIAC).🌟

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Cwmpas director appointed to National Digital Inclusion Action Committee - Cwmpas

Cwmpas are proud to announce that our Director of Inclusive Communities, Jocelle Lovell has been appointed to the Digital Inclusion...

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Jul 16

Gyda chymaint o geisiadau gwych, rydym wedi penderfynu symud y dyddiad cau yn awr i Ddydd Sadwrn 19 Gorffennaf am 6yp, felly plîs cyflwynwch eich ceisiadau cyn hynny.

A graphic for the SBW Awards, reads bilingually 'Social Business Wales Awards 2025, Deadline Brought Forward and proudly sponsored by' alongside the logos of the competition sponsors - Valleys to Coast, University of Wales Trinity St David, The Co-Op, Transport for Wales and Atkins Realis.

Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Jul 16

Yr ydym wrth ein bodd gyda'r ymateb gwych i Wobrau Busnes Cymdeithasol Cymru 2025. 'Rydym wedi cael bron i ddwywaith cymaint o geisiadau ag arfer, a dyma arddangosfa wych o gryfder y diwydiant Mentrau Cymdeithasol yng Nghymru - Diolch i chi i gyd.

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Jul 16

With so many brilliant entries, we have decided to bring the deadline forward to Saturday 19 July at 6pm, so please submit your entries before then. Thank you to our amazing Welsh social enterprise community for the wonderful work you’re doing. Best of luck to all who have entered.

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Cwmpas @cwmpas.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re so pleased at the amazing response we've had for the 2025 Social Business Wales Awards. We've had almost twice as many entries as usual, which is a fantastic display of the strength of the Social Enterprise industry in Wales - Thank you all.

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