Here are some thoughts and experiences from 3 of our co-ordinators on lockdown.... Mair Jones Ken Moon Roxanne Treacy
Our latest newsletter has been published and you can view it here. **Please note - closing date for Sustainable Wales post-Covid author is 1st September not 1st October (as stated... read more →
We held our first external event online last week and it was very popular with over 60 people registered to attend. Unfortunately last minute calls took some away but it was... read more →
In 2016, Lisa and Ian Allsop grasped the opportunity to transform an unused plot of land just off the A470 in Dinas Mawddwy into a much-needed local garden centre. The... read more →
What is now known as Incredible Edible Porthmadog was founded in 2016 by Lizzie Wynn and Charissa Buhler. It came about when Lizzie spotted the slightly unkempt raised beds outside... read more →
Here's a think-piece written by Suzanne Iuppa, one of our Co-ordinators- inspired by the Women in Transport in Wales event in the Senedd in early March. Read in full below....... read more →
A short newsletter to update you has been prepared and you can view it here.
Established in 2001 in the Riverside area of Cardiff, Women Connect First is an independent resource centre for ethnic minority women, which provides a wide range of services and support.... read more →
See our latest case study - of Graigwen Woods above Pontypridd. This group of ‘rank amateurs’ formed in August 2018 with the aim of purchasing a local woodland,... read more →
We have recently recruited 4 new Co-ordinators to our pool of resources! They were officially inducted at a get together/ training session last week in Carmarthen so are now ready... read more →
Today The National Lottery Community Fund announced nearly £300,000 has been awarded to communities in Wales to tackle climate change, thanks to National Lottery players. 29 groups across Wales have... read more →
Our latest newsletter has just been published and you can view it here
The Creative Climate Communication event at Gateway Hub in Fishguard, organised by Transition Bro Gwaun in partnership with us, was a great day of fun, laughing and sharing. Before even... read more →
Another great turn out for our second Gwynedd 2030 event- this time in Neuadd Ogwen in Bethesda. It was good to see some familiar faces but also plenty of new... read more →
In partnership with Swansea Environmental Forum, Renew Wales organised a regional event which would bring together some local churches who are already working towards tackling climate change and being... read more →
Open Newtown is the trading name for Going Green for a Living Community Land Trust Ltd. The project has recently signed a 99-year lease of 130 ha of green space... read more →
Ethnic Youth Support Team (EYST) has recently joined the Renew Wales programme, hosting a co-ordinator who works across North Wales. We hope that having EYST on board will help us... read more →
Members of Rhydyfelin Youth Club came up with the idea for a digital bench while they were learning woodworking skills with the help of Eggseeds, a sustainable education organisation.... read more →
Reconnect in Nature is a community interest company that helps people reconnect with their natural environment, reconnect with themselves and create a community that supports each other. Their activities... read more →
Routes to Opportunity PLUS is an initiative that offers young people an opportunity to gain accredited training and work-based experiences in a positive and engaging environment. It has been running since... read more →
This group are young people (aged between 11-16) from different schools and education provisions in Blaenau Gwent, who are currently receiving support from Youth Workers on the Inspire 2... read more →
CARE have been working on establishing a community based renewable energy project since 2004. Their long-term vision is to work with the local area to reduce carbon dioxide... read more →
Clynfyw Care Farm and Learning Centre is a Community Interest Company based in Boncath, Pembrokeshire. The Care Farm is a place for people to come who are excluded... read more →
The Incredible Edible movement started 10 years ago in Todmorden, West Yorkshire with the aim to grow food to share and give access to locally produced food! Under the... read more →
Corwen Electricity Group came together as a community to build a 55KW, high head hydro scheme in the town of Corwen. The scheme is 100% owned and run... read more →
We called it a day to Inspire... Believe... Achieve and our 5th Annual Conference and first ever Awards Ceremony certainly did all that! A wonderful day of celebration with Lesley... read more →
As the YnNi Teg wind turbine community share offer goes 'live' two Directors have completed a 90 mile charity bike ride. The wind turbine is located in the beautiful Carmarthenshire... read more →
The Community Renewable Energy Project Award has been won by a Gower-based organisation, Gower Regeneration Ltd. The award, sponsored by The Renewable Energy Association, is given to: 'The most commendable... read more →
The Renew Wales coordinators and the newly appointed central team enjoyed some thorough and useful discussions and action sessions last week at their 'Skillshare' event in the inspirational Centre for... read more →
It was really encouraging to see so many people attend this community transport event, organised by AVOW, Community Transport Association and Renew Wales. Its aim was to follow up on... read more →