For economic and social change

Our missions

Creating a fairer, greener economy

We are working to increase the proportion of the economy made up by social enterprises, co-operatives and employee-owned businesses

Building a more equal society

We are working to advance social justice by increasing access, equity, diversity and participation

Making positive change happen

We are working in co-operation with people and organisations to take action for social good

Blog, Social enterprise

23 January 2023

Opportunity Knocks

A response to the Auditor General for Wales’ report on social enterprises and local authorities

Latest updates

Net Zero: The business case for climate action by Allan Shepherd

Blog

6 January 2023

Net Zero: The business case for climate action by Allan Shepherd

14 December 2022

We have a winner! Co-operators of Tomorrow key stage 2 competition

13 December 2022

The Cost of Living Crisis and Social Business

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Could you be our new CEO?

Our values and vision for a greener, more co-operative society are at the core of everything we do at Cwmpas, and we’re looking for a Chief Executive who can help drive our mission forward. Could this be you or someone you know?

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Ymunwch a ni am gynhadledd Catalyddu Newid: Economi newydd i Gymru, ar y 4ydd o Fawrth yn Cornerstone Caerdydd, am y cyfle i archwilio… 🍉Syniadau ffres 💭 Siaradwr sy'n ysgogi meddwl 📖Storiau Cymunedol a 🤝 Cysylltiadau ag eraill sy'n gweithio i newid yr economi. https://t.co/BMqGNXiokY

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Join us at the Catalysing Change: A new economy for Wales Conference, taking place 4th March at Cornerstone Cardiff, offers you the chance to explore… 🍉Fresh ideas 💭Thought-provoking speakers 📖Community stories and 🤝Connections with others working to change the economy. https://t.co/JgEZiBAv46

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Mae Cwmpas yn nodi penderfyniad Llywodraeth y DU i leihau’r rhyddhad Treth Enillion Cyfalaf ar drosglwyddiadau i Ymddiriedolaethau Perchnogaeth Gweithwyr o 100% i 50%, ac mae’n gweithio i sicrhau eglurder ar y manylion. Datganiad llawn 🔗: https://t.co/5MPj6DoeL3 https://t.co/YnhuADlAlB

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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 🔗: https://t.co/5MPj6DoeL3 https://t.co/ksY90rEQYl

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Policy and publications

Our research and policy work seeks to highlight approaches that are both effective and relevant in tackling some of today’s big challenges.

Policy and publications

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