Choose the right path for you for your support
Social Business Wales is funded by Welsh Government and delivered by a consortium of specialist support agencies with knowledge, expertise and experience of supporting the social business sector in Wales. The consortium includes Cwmpas, the Development Trusts Association Wales (DTA), Social Firms Wales (SFW), UnLtd and Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA).
Established social business
This two-year project, part of the Business Wales support network, provides tailored assistance for social business start-ups and established organisations through one-on-one guidance, peer mentoring, and resources, while also offering specialised help in equity, diversity, inclusion, and climate change engagement, with most support delivered online and limited in-person options available as needed.
New social business start-up
This two-year project, part of the Business Wales support network, offers comprehensive assistance for new and established social businesses through one-on-one support, peer mentoring, and resources, along with specialized guidance in equity, diversity, inclusion, and climate action, primarily delivering services online to support net zero goals, with some in-person options available upon request.
Private Business (Employee owned)
Cwmpas offers intensive, personalised support for businesses transitioning to employee ownership, providing specialised guidance in visioning, growth planning, stakeholder engagement, legal structure, board development, and business and financial planning, while connecting clients to Business Wales resources for advice on intellectual property and international trade, primarily delivering services online to support net zero goals, with in-person options available upon request; please complete the application form below.