It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄 What better way to celebrate than by supporting businesses that make a real difference? 🤝 Check out the Cwmpas gift guide here 👇 buff.ly/66Jh4f6

Cwmpas notes the UK Government’s decision to reduce Capital Gains Tax relief for Employee Ownership Trust transitions from 100% to 50% and is working to ensure clarity on the details. Full statement 🔗 buff.ly/0xRv7jr

Wrth i Gymru nodi Diwrnod Menter Gymdeithasol 2025, mae cymunedau ledled y genedl yn dathlu’r sefydliadau sy’n defnyddio busnes fel grym er lles, i fynd i’r afael â heriau cymdeithasol, cryfhau cymunedau, ac amddiffyn ein planed. 🤝 🌍

As Wales marks Social Enterprise Day 2025, communities across the nation are celebrating the organisations using business as a force for good to tackle social challenges, strengthen communities, and protect our planet. 🤝 🌍

Wrth i bleidiau gwleidyddol ddatblygu eu maniffestos ar gyfer yr etholiadau seneddol pwysig y flwyddyn nesaf, mae’n hanfodol bod Cymru yn adeiladu ar y momentwm mewn maes sy’n allweddol i lesiant economaidd a chymdeithasol – cynhwysiant digidol. 💻 Darllenwch fwy yma 👇 🔗 : buff.ly/3xhAmz0

🎉 Proud to celebrate 100 Employee Owned Businesses in Wales this afternoon! The number of EO businesses has almost trebled since 2021! Thanks you to our sponsors John Lewis and Arup, and thank you to the Welsh Government for their support!

🎉Balch iawn i ddathlu cyrraedd 100 busnes dan Berchnogaeth Gweithwyr (PG) yng Nghymru prynhawn 'ma! Erbyn hyn mae'r nifer o fusnesau PG bron wedi trebli ers 2021! Diolch i'n noddwyr John Lewis ac Arup, a diolch i Llywodraeth Cymru am ei cefnogaeth.

The number of employee-owned businesses in Wales has increased rapidly from just 37 in May  2021 to 63 by June  2023, with the Welsh Government committing to double that figure to by May 2026 – with Wales hitting that target ahead of schedule in June 2024. 🏆 Read more here 🔗 : buff.ly/SOrWVsm

Mae Arweinwyr Cymdeithasol Cymru yn lansio cyfle datblygu arweinyddiaeth wedi’i ariannu’n llawn ar gyfer 30 o arweinwyr cymdeithasol sy’n byw neu’n gweithio o fewn ardaloedd budd Cronfeydd Cymunedol Fferm Wynt Gwynt y Môr a Gwastadeddau’r Rhyl. 🤝

Social Leaders Cymru is launching a fully funded leadership development opportunity for 30 social leaders who live or work within the Gwynt y Môr and Rhyl Flats Windfarm Community Funds’ areas of benefit. 🤝

A new national mapping report published today by Cwmpas and the Social Enterprise Stakeholder Group has revealed that Wales’ social enterprise sector continues to grow in strength, scale, and impact. 📈 Read here 🔗 : buff.ly/IfOlVRp

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

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

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 👇

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 👇

Wales' opportunities for coops @newwales.bsky.social chat with Dan Roberts from @cwmpas.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dvC...

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 👇

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.

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.

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! 🎟️ buff.ly/YrNvOnh

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! 🎟️ buff.ly/qLYmkfe

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.

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. 🔗 : buff.ly/TWZbYBT

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.

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

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.

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! 🔗 : padlet.com/SocialBusine...

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! Mwy o wybodaeth: buff.ly/nPqkEK2

📢 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).🌟 Read more here: buff.ly/AgFuhH9

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.

Digwyddiad newydd Llythrennedd digidol a chael mynediad i wasanaethau i gefnogi eich iechyd meddwl ar-lein. Wedi'i datblygu mewn cydweithrediad â Mind Cymru, yr elusen iechyd meddwl, trafodwn strategaethau ac offer ymarferol i lywio byd iechyd meddwl a lles ar-lein. 🔗 :https://buff.ly/xCDiiqf

A hithau’n fenter gymdeithasol wedi’i lleoli mewn capel ym Metws, Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, mae Tanio’n defnyddio celf cymunedol fel arf i ddwyn pobl ynghyd i danio newid cymdeithasol ar sail tair blaenoriaeth: iechyd, yr amgylchedd a hwyl gymunedol. 🎨 🔗 : buff.ly/haLzCZr

Cwmpas welcomes the introduction of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, and in particular its commitment to embed the Community Right to Buy in legislation. This is a vital step forward in protecting the long-term future of community assets in England. 🔗 : buff.ly/ryRQQpm

Since the launch of the Social Business Wales Awards 2025, we’ve been over the moon to see fantastic social enterprises across Wales showcasing the inventive ways they are tackling social challenges, and the positive impact they’re having in their community. 🤝

Last year's winner of the Social Enterprise Innovation of the year, Qualia CIC, spoke to Cwmpas about what it meant to be recognised as trailblazers in their field. 🚀⚖️ Has your social enterprise done something bold, new, or game-changing?

Baobab Bach’s community pantries offer affordable food, sanctuary, a space to meet and socialise, and vital community support. In five years, their 6 staff and over 100 volunteers have supplied 46,868 bags of non-means tested quality food to approx 270 families a week. 🔗: buff.ly/MfhOfZz

We are pleased to announce the continuation of the Digital Confidence Denbighshire project, made possible by extended support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF). More information here : buff.ly/lVXt71F

Rydym yn falch o gyhoeddi bod Safon Amgylcheddol Lefel 3 y Ddraig Werdd wedi’i dyfarnu i Cwmpas. Dyma gydnabyddiaeth achrededig gan UKAS ar gyfer ein hymrwymiad i reoli effeithiau amgylcheddol mewn ffordd gynaliadwy a mesuradwy. 🏆 🌍 Mwy o wybodaeth yma: buff.ly/w9dGwfx

As we mark International Co-operatives Day, and as Co-operatives Fortnight draws to a close - Cwmpas would like to pay tribute to all the co-operatives operating across Wales as well as the people who run them and make a real difference in their communities. 🤝

Last month, Luke Fletcher MS chaired the Senedd Cross Party Group for Co-operatives and Mutuals, focusing on the vital role co-operative models can play in maximising the positive impact of Wales’ food sector 🤝 🚜 🔗 : buff.ly/8EumQ2C

Has your social enterprise done something bold, new, or game-changing? Enter the Social Enterprise Innovation of the Year Award #SBWAwards2025. Whether it’s a new product, service, or partnership, your bright idea deserves recognition. Enter today - bit.ly/3SD0soQ

Open Call: Free Digital Mentoring We’re looking for passionate Welsh third sector organisations ready to go digital. ⭐ You bring the ambition 👩‍💻 We provide the support 📅 Apply by 30 June!: buff.ly/cRhSaPM #DigitalSupport #ThirdSectorWales #NewidProject

Galwad Agored: Mentora Digidol Am Ddim Rydym yn chwilio am sefydliadau’r trydydd sector yng Nghymru sy’n barod i fynd yn ddigidol. ⭐ Chi sydd ag uchelgais 👩‍💻 Ni sy’n darparu’r gefnogaeth 📅 Gwnewch gais cyn 30 Mehefin!: buff.ly/Wr9WnoN #CefnogaethDdigidol #TrydyddSectorCymru #ProsiectNewid

South Wales business Baldilocks grew from adversity, and has become a way to tap into resilience, community, and inclusion for people who have alopecia. Dan Newman, Director, explains how this social enterprise helps people get their glow back. 🌟 Find our more here: buff.ly/36g2rFH

To mark the start of Co-Ops Fortnight, Cwmpas are calling for the next Welsh Government to invest in a Co-operative Development Hub 🤝 Read the full blog from our Director of Enterprise Glenn Bowen here: buff.ly/DrUsAvg

This week 📆 Celebrating six years of partnership and progress in digital inclusion in Wales through shared successes, spotlight sessions on local hubs, and meaningful connections. Wednesday 18th June | 🕙 12:00 – 13:30pm | 📍 Online 🔗 : buff.ly/E3YOi6G

Is your social enterprise making a difference to the planet? Enter the Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year Award at the #SBWAwards2025, and showcase your leadership in sustainability and green innovation. Inspire others. Enter now: bit.ly/3SD0soQ

Are you thinking of starting a social business but have some questions? Join us for a Questions and Answers session with a Business Advisor. More information here: buff.ly/H1lb5ai

Our Community-Led Housing play was launched last week at Canopi's Sustainable Studio 🎭 A heartfelt thanks to everybody who came along, we hope you loved the play as much as we did! Keen an eye on this page for updates on the play and where it will go next! @cwmpas.bsky.social

Last year's Welsh Social Enterprise of the Year winner, the Community Impact Initiative, have written a blog for Cwmpas on their positive impact in the community and what it means to be recognised nationally for their efforts. Read here: buff.ly/9k3Sjnt