Wales Co-operative Centre Newsletter

Securing the future of Welsh businesses - Wales´s first Business Succession Conference

The Wales Co-operative Centre is drawing together expertise on business succession from Wales and the international arena at a conference on 22 September 2006 in Cardiff.... Read More

Centre Launches New Strapline

The Wales Co-operative Centre has launched a new strapline to reflect its broadening portfolio of projects. The new line – Working Together, Releasing Potential, Supporting Success – will be used on the Centre’s publications and display materials from July onwards.... Read More

Community Centre Saved!

Three years ago, the prospects for a community centre in Clydach Vale looked bleak. But now the future of Cwmclydach Community Development Centre has been secured, thanks to the hard work of the local community.... Read More

Smile Please!

A new photographers’ co-operative has opened for business in Newport, a first for the UK’s photographic industry.... Read More

New Training Timetable Now Available

The Wales Co-operative Centre’s new training timetable for July – December 2006 is now available for groups or individuals wishing to learn new skills or improve existing ones.... Read More

Enterprise Rehearsal Project Launches Regional Learning Network

A regional learning network (RLN) has been launched for clients of the Enterprise Rehearsal Project in North West Wales. The launch took place at ‘Releasing the Entrepreneur’, a one-day conference held in Llandudno in June.... Read More

Centre Unveils Co-operative Development Toolkit

After a year in development, the Wales Co-operative Centre has unveiled a brand new toolkit designed to give clients a comprehensive overview of how to set up a co-operative business.... Read More

Child Trust Fund Scheme for Credit Unions

Two credit unions have been given the go-ahead to pilot a child trust fund investment scheme. The scheme means that parents who receive a Government Child Trust Fund Voucher can now save for their child’s future by investing it with their local credit union.... Read More

Award for Credcer

Credcer Credit Union in Ceredigion has won the title of Newcomer of the Year at the Co-operative Bank Credit Union of the Year awards.... Read More

Sowing the seeds of digital engagement

An exciting project in the field of digital engagement has been developed in Carmarthenshire with assistance from Communities @One.... Read More