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DTA Wales Spring Conference 2026 - DTA Wales Join DTA Wales and trusts, community groups and social enterprises from across Wales to network, socialise, take part in workshops and discuss how we take community power in Wales to the next level.

Workshop in the Spotlight for our Spring Conference💡What is meaningful community engagement — and how can it inform your organisation's work?

👉 See the full programme and secure your place: dtawales.org.uk/events/dta-w...

Sbotolau ar Weithdy yn ein Cynhadledd Gwanwyn💡Beth yw ymgysylltu cymunedol ystyrlon — a sut gall lywio gwaith eich sefydliad?

👉 Edrychwch ar raglen lawn Cyfarfod Gwanwyn 2026 a sicrhewch eich lle: dtawales.org.uk/events/dta-w...

💡Cynhadledd y Gwanwyn – Spotolau ar Gweithdy💡
Bydd Cwmnïau Cymdeithasol Cymru yn rhannu eu gwaith yn cefnogi pobl ag anableddau i gael cyflogaeth ystyrlon ac yn archwilio sut y gall sefydliadau helpu i greu cymunedau mwy cynhwysol.
👉 Archebwch eich lle! dtawales.org.uk/events/dta-w...

💡 Spring Conference – Workshop Spotlight 💡

In this session, Social Firms Wales, will share their work supporting people with disabilities into meaningful employment and explore how organisations can help create more inclusive communities.
👉 Book your place! dtawales.org.uk/events/dta-w...

Our Spring Conference 2026 programme out — including all workshop details and our inspiring panel!

👉 Take a look at the full programme and book your place: dtawales.org.uk/events/dta-w...

💬 What would it look like if more of our local economy was built around volunteering, connection and mutual support? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

#CommunityPower #ReclaimTheEconomyWeek #DTAWales #WellbeingEconomy #LocalImpact

What they do differently: By bringing people together through volunteering, community events and local support, SCV builds trust, connection and shared power — strengthening the community from the inside out.

For #ReclaimTheEconomyWeek, we’re celebrating members who show that a strong economy starts with strong communities — putting people first, every day 🌱 Today we’re spotlighting @splottcomvols.bsky.social 💛

Beth fyddech chi'n dewis ei flaenoriaethu yn eich cymuned?🌱 What would you choose to prioritise in your local community?

#communitypower #local #communitieswales #welshcommunities #pwercymunedau #cymunedaucymru #lleol

🙌 Gymunedau sydd â’r hyder, y gefnogaeth a’r dylanwad i lunio eu dyfodol eu hunain — mewn ffyrdd sy’n adlewyrchu anghenion a #dyheadaulleol.

Beth mae "hashtag#pwercymunedol" yn golygu i chi...?

🙌 Communities having the confidence, support and influence to shape their own futures — in ways that reflect #localneeds and ambitions.

🔎 What does "#communitypower" mean to you...?

The Market for Small Growers - DTA Wales A short overview of the market landscape and opportunities for small-scale growers in the UK.

📈 Demand for fresh, local and organic food is rising.
Imagine if more of that demand was met by local growers 🌱

What would that mean for communities and local economies?

👉 Explore the Growers Toolbox to understand the market and next steps:
dtawales.org.uk/dta-wales-re...

Toolkit: Supplying into the public procurement market - DTA Wales Public Procurement is transforming in England and Wales. Legislation that came into force February 2025 has the potential to enrich our local communities in Wales through re-directing the £85 million ...

🥕 Wyt ti’n gwybod mai dim ond 6% o ffrwythau a llysiau a brynir gan y sector cyhoeddus yng Nghymru sy’n cael eu tyfu yma? Dychmyga pe bai’r ffigur hwnnw’n cyrraedd 50% — faint allai gymunedau a thyfwyr lleol elwa?

Archwilio adnoddau ymarferol yn y Blwch Offer Tyfwyr: dtawales.org.uk/dta-wales-re...

Toolkit: Supplying into the public procurement market - DTA Wales Public Procurement is transforming in England and Wales. Legislation that came into force February 2025 has the potential to enrich our local communities in Wales through re-directing the £85 million ...

🥕 Did you know only 6% of fruit & veg bought by the Welsh public sector is grown in Wales...? Imagine if that number was 50% or higher — how much could local communities and growers benefit?

Explore practical resources in the Growers Toolbox: dtawales.org.uk/dta-wales-re...

Evaluation of foundational economy projects: 2023 to 2025 | GOV.WALES Sets out value for money, return on investment, successes, challenges and lessons learned.

🌱 Proud to see the Growers Toolkit featured in the Welsh Government’s Foundational Economy review — supporting small-scale horticultural businesses and local supply chains across Wales

www.gov.wales/evaluation-f...

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda gan CYD Cymru & Egin! Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at gefnogi pŵer cymunedol ledled Cymru yn 2026 — gyda phrosiectau, digwyddiadau a chyfleoedd newydd o’n blaenau. 💪

Happy New Year from DTA Wales & Egin! We're excited to support community power across Wales in 2026 — with new projects, events and opportunities ahead. 💪

🎄 Season’s greetings from DTA Wales! Thanks to members, partners & the community for a year of collaboration 🌟🦌 Check out our festive newsletter: dtawales.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Obtaining Quotes - DTA Wales Learner Level: Intermediate. In this document we will explain how to find reputable construction partners for your journey to a better, more efficient and low carbon building.

🏗️ Next Step: Getting quotes for your carbon improvements... The planning's done — now it’s time to find reputable construction partners. 🔧
👉 Check out our guide on the Community Buildings Hub for tips and advice! dtawales.org.uk/dta-wales......

Funding Improvements - DTA Wales Learner Level: Foundation. This document provides links to sources of information, correct at the time of publication, about potential sources of grant funding that might be available for your project...

💡 “How do we fund it?”
A key question for any energy project. Our resource brings together useful funding links and guidance to help you get started. 🌱📄

dtawales.org.uk/dta-wales-re...

New fund for the voluntary sector in Wales - WCVA Colin Arnold, WCVA’s Treasurer, talks about WCVA’s exciting plans to launch a new fund for the voluntary sector in Wales and why now is the time.

🚀 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY INCOMING! 🚀

@wcvacymru.bsky.social is creating a new fund to support voluntary organisations across Wales 👀✨

📅 Plans to open the fund in late 2026
🔗 wcva.cymru/views/new-fu...

VC Gallery & The Creative Kitchen Changing Lives in Pembrokeshire - Egin The VC Gallery supports veterans and the wider Pembrokeshire community through art, cookery, gardening, forestry, and wellbeing activities designed to reduce loneliness and build confidence. With two ...

🥕 New on the Egin blog! 🥕 See how The VC Gallery & Creative Kitchen are growing, cooking, and going green – bringing the community together and filling hearts and tummies!

Read more 👉 egin.org.uk/vc-gallery-t...

#Community #Sustainability #CreativeKitchen #Pembrokeshire

Community Buildings Hub: Live Q&A - Egin This informal session is your chance to ask questions, share feedback, and hear how other community buildings are putting the resources into practice. Whether you’ve joined one of our previous events ...

📢 Coming up! Join us for Community Buildings Hub: Live Q&A With expert Elfed answering your questions.

📅 11 Dec, 12:00–13:00
🔗 egin.org.uk/events/commu...

The #Locality25 sessions reminded us of the power of communities. As Christopher Hanway put it, “Hope is not lost, it’s local.” Feeling motivated to take these ideas back to support communities accross Wales!💡 #Locality25 #CommunityPower #CYDCymru #DTAWales

An insightful couple of days at @locality.org.uk #Locality25 Convention at Anfield Stadium! Two days full of inspiration, insights, and the power of community. It’s clear: local communities are shaping a brighter future 💪 #Locality25 #CommunityPower #CYDCymru #DTAWales

Cawsom amser gwych yn Port Talbot ar gyfer diwrnod tîm DTA Cymru! Rhediad ar y traeth i rai, trafodaethau dwfn i eraill, a gemau gwyddbwyll dwys ♟️
Aethom adref yn llawn egni ac yn glir ein pwrpas — cysylltu, grymuso a galluogi cymunedau ledled Cymru. 💚

We had a great time in Port Talbot for our away day! A beachfront run for some, deep discussions for others, and even a few intense chess matches ♟️
We left re-energised and clear in our purpose — to #connect, #empower, and #enable #communities across #Wales 💚

Starting your journey on reducing energy bills and carbon emissions - Egin There is a lot of focus on large interventions - solar panels, heat pumps, insulation and so on.  And while these interventions can make a large difference to our community buildings, we can often mis...

DIGWYDDIAD Y FORY! EVENT TOMORROW! ♻️ 💡29th Hydref/October - 12-1pm, Ar lein | Online

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🚀 WEDI’I LANSIO! 🚀 Mae ein Hwb Adeiladau Cymunedol ar-lein yn fyw! Canllawiau, awgrymiadau ac digwyddiadau i wneud rheoli mannau cymunedol Cymru’n haws 🌿 Archwiliwch: dtawales.org.uk/cy/dta-wales...

🚀 LAUNCHED 🚀 Our Community Buildings Hub is live! Practical tips, guides & events to make managing community spaces across Wales easier 🌿 Explore: dtawales.org.uk/dta-wales-re...