Wales Co-operative Centre Newsletter

Voice 10 comes to Wales

Voice10 is the UK´s landmark conference for social enterprise which is organised by the Social Enterprise Coalition. Now in its sixth year, the 2010 event will be hosted in Wales for the first time, thanks to the support of principal sponsors, the Welsh Assembly Government. With the UK still in recession, the Social Enterprise Coalition believes it is the time to challenge the "usual" approach to business. At Voice10, the movement will come together to respond to some key questions and provide answers to challenges we are facing in the current economic climate. The Wales Co-operative Centre will participate in the conference exhibition. It will host ‘business support surgeries’ during conference breaks which will enable social enterprises and co-operatives to discuss issues one-to-one with its advisors. The Centre is also providing a ‘lunch buddy’ service for social entrepreneurs who want to make new contacts and network with other practitioners during the lunch break on day two of the event. In addition, the Centre is sponsoring a special Social Enterprise supplement being published by the Western Mail to coincide with the conference. Project Manager for the Wales Co-operative Centre’s Social Enterprise Support Project, Nia Wright Morgan, said, “We are really excited that Voice is coming to Cardiff. It’s a great opportunity to hear about the latest developments in the sector, discuss ideas, catch up with existing clients and make new contacts.” To register for the event, visit http://www.tcp-events.co.uk/voice10/delegateregistration.html.  ... Read More

Voice 10’ to hit perfect pitch in Wales

Simon Harris, Chief Executive of the Wales Co-operative Centre, believes that 2010 promises to be a significant year for social enterprise in Wales.... Read More

Pastures New

Lesley Jones, Deputy Chief Executive of the Wales Co-operative Centre for the past six years, has announced that she will be leaving the Centre in March.... Read More

Lesley Looks Back on Twenty Years of Co-operation

When Lesley Jones leaves the Wales Co-operative Centre in March, it will mark the end of her twenty year association with the credit union movement.... Read More

New Office in Swansea opens its doors

The newest Wales Co-operative Centre office has been officially opened in Swansea. The Centre has moved across from its former premises on Walter Road and now occupies offices on St James Crescent in the Uplands area of the city.  ... Read More

Communities 2.0 makes key appointments

Cathryn Marcus has become the new Project Director of Communities 2.0. Formerly Co-ordinator of the UK Association of National Parks Authorities, Cathryn brings with her broad experience of managing complex projects involving multiple partners and will provide strategic co-ordination and direction to the digital inclusion project.... Read More

Communities 2.0 website launched

Communities 2.0 has launched a new website designed to give potential clients access to essential information about the project. www.clickconnectdiscover.org is designed to be a simple and user friendly website which provides guidance on which organisations can be supported and what help is available.... Read More

National Conference for Welsh Credit Unions hailed a success

Over thirty delegates from credit unions in Wales gathered for a national conference in November. The event, which was organised by the Wales Co-operative Centre was funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Department of Work and Pensions.... Read More

Pack-It picks up UK Social Enterprise Award

Cardiff social enterprise, Pack-IT Promotions, has been named as one of best in the UK. Pack-IT was named as a winner at the UK finals of the inaugural Social Enterprise Awards.... Read More

‘Seibercofis’ pushes the right buttons for Caernarfon community

Former Social Justice and Local Government Minister Dr Brian Gibbons visited the Seibercofis project at the Ty’r Ysgol Information Centre in Caernarfon in December. Seibercofis has received support as part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s Communities 2.0 initiative to tackle digital exclusion in Wales.... Read More