Can't wait for #steddfod2024 next week! Pop along to our stand in the 3rd Sector Hub to have a go on our virtual reality headsets, win a prize in our Social Business Bingo, and talk to the team about our vital work! Here's what's happening on the stondin 👇

Cwmpas and Bridgend County Borough Council invite you to showcase and networking events where local businesses, the third sector and other organisations can connect to keep spend and social impact inside the County: buff.ly/4d5KID6 Bridgend CB Council

.@Cwmpas is supporting organisations whether they are at ideas stage, have recently started up, or are an established business in Bridgend County. So, come along to these events, connect with others and get bespoke 1-2-1 support. Martin Downes FRSA 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Paul Stepczak

There is still time to apply to give a talk at this October's TEDxNantymoel! If you have an idea that deserves to be shared, get in touch - entries are open until Monday 5th August, just email [email protected] I am so grateful to @awen_wales for supporting the event

Co-creation is vital for the future of social services in Europe! With €100 billion allocated for #socialservices, the #EU is committed to supporting quality care and workforce support. Read more: buff.ly/3Syda8C

This is why at Start Something Good we insist in working in multiple, small, diverse teams. To go beyond logic you need teams that have an equal mix of specialised knowledge, general knowledge, and most importantly, lived experience.

Co-creation in social services empowers users, drives innovation, builds trust, and improves effectiveness. Collaborative efforts make services more inclusive, adaptable, and sustainable. Learn more: buff.ly/3yhcWMc

4 Books really worth reading, regardless of structure or size.

Need to engage with communities? It’s not about shouting the loudest and hoping people will hear. It’s about building #trust with the RIGHT people. In “The Tipping Point”, Malcolm Gladwell identified 3 personalities that have the potential to grow social movements at scale.

Co-creation is vital for the future of EU social services! At the #ESSC2024, leaders highlighted the need for inclusive, community-based care, with €100B allocated to ESF+ for 2021-2027. Together, let's ensure every voice is heard! 🇪🇺💪 Read more: buff.ly/3Syda8C

With £10BILLION being donated each year by the UK public, here are 7 tips for those new to digital fundraising!

Here's my favourite facilitation tool of all time where I was fortunate enough to be involved in the development, delivery, and later project management of Oxfam Cymru's Sustainable Livelihoods Toolkit for Wales between 2013-2017

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STOP! Need some Tools for Successful Fundraising? Join myself, Martin Downes FRSA 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and @StorytellerCarl, in #Bridend on 3rd October alongside The National Lottery Community Fund Cymru. eventbrite.co.uk/e/tools-for-su…

📢Vote now for the European #SocialServices Awards 2024!Vote for 1⃣project in 6⃣ different categories: 🏆Service Delivery 🏆Workforce Support 🏆Collaborative Practice 🏆 Research & Evaluation 🏆Digital Transformation 🏆Excellence in Communities Vote👉buff.ly/3N7rlOU

Live in/around #Rhyl? Have an interest in #tourism? Come and join our Start Something Good hackathon where we’re bringing people together to explore ideas for community led tourism. Everyone invited! Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/rhyl-communi…

Have you got your tickets yet? #SouthWales - a TEDx on your doorstep is not to be missed!

At #WrexFactor with Cwmpas today with lots of other businesses and community groups. Excited about the future here #WrexhamFestivalCity #WrehamEcoCity

Gwaith rhagorol / outstanding work Cwmpas at today’s Wrexham AFC #WrexFactor event … the next decade for the city of Wrexham is going to be unbelievable 👀👏🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿