Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative

Why run the Cardiff Half for Cartrefi? ?? Meet Alys, who will be running this year. Here’s why she signed up: “I’m running the Cardiff Half this year in support of Cartrefi to help raise awareness for people with learning disabilities, who are too often underrepresented in their communities. This challenge is definitely pushing me out of my comfort zone, but me and Roba (my dog) are ready to start training!” - Alys ?? If, like Alys, you are up for a challenge and want to raise money to empower people with learning disabilities and autism in Wales, we need you! Run, don’t walk, to sign up today! ??♀? https://lnkd.in/eMxFhPRT

A big thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for an engaging and insightful event hosted by Co-operative Party! A special thanks to our CEO, Geraint Jenkins, for sharing his valuable insights on how social care fits into building a sustainable co-operative agenda for Wales. And of course, a huge thank you to all the participants for your contributions and thoughtful ideas. Your input is crucial as we work together to shape a brighter future for co-operatives in Wales!?? Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved.

This World Down Syndrome Day, we’re excited to celebrate and raise awareness for the amazing individuals with Down syndrome, both within our Cartrefi community and beyond! ???? ? To show our support, we’ve been proudly wearing odd socks as a meaningful way of coming together to celebrate inclusion and equality. ? Join us as we break down stereotypes, build understanding, and ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #WorldDownSyndromeDay #Inclusion #Equality #LotsOfSocks

Join us this Saturday for an engaging and insightful online event hosted by Co-operative Party! ?? In this session we’ll be exploring how to build a sustainable co-operative agenda for Wales, with our CEO Geraint Jenkins joining as a guest speaker. Geraint will share his expertise on how social care fits into this vision for the future followed by a Q&A session shortly after. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and shape the future of co-operatives in Wales. We look forward to your participation and can’t wait to hear your ideas! ?? Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/e3VmGcMV ?? Meeting ID: 863 3735 2767 #CooperativeAgenda #Wales #Cooperatives #SocialCare #CommunityImpact #WalesCooperativeParty?

We’re proud to be supporting #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! ?? This week provides an opportunity to celebrate the strengths, talents, and perspectives of the neurodivergent individuals we support, as well as others within our Cartrefi community and beyond! ? ? By coming together, we can create a culture full of understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. ? ? For more resources and to explore the full timetable of events, you can visit the official Neurodiversity Celebration Week website: https://lnkd.in/dueumvab #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDiversity #Neurodivergent #Understanding #Inclusion #NDWeek2025?

“I loved running the Cardiff Half last year, even more so because it was to raise money to create more opportunities for the people Cartrefi support. When it gets tough just think of your best day at work and how it made you feel!” – Lucy, Cardiff Half Marathon Runner ?? Could you help us make a difference like Lucy? Whether you're a professional runner or just getting started, the Cardiff Half Marathon is calling your name! ?? Push yourself to achieve something amazing and support a cause which transforms the lives of those living with learning disabilities and autism in Wales. What are you waiting for? Sign up today! ?? https://lnkd.in/eQibGRvj

Happy International Womens Day! ? We are incredibly proud of the strong women in leadership roles who guide us every day and today is the perfect moment to celebrate it! To mark the day, we caught up with Kathlene, Alison and Nicola to find out what women inspire them and why. Their answers reflected their admiration for women who show kindness, strength and independence - showing the true impact of mentorship and representation. It’s simple; when women lift each other up, wonderful things can happen! Let’s continue to lift each other up in the comments, let us know a woman who inspires you below. ?? #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #womeninleadership #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment

Ready for your next challenge??? Whether you're a professional runner or just lacing up your trainers, the Cardiff Half Marathon is calling your name! Join us, push yourself to a new personal best and support a cause that’s transforming the lives of those with learning disabilities and autism across Wales. Your miles can make a real difference! ?? Sign up today: https://ow.ly/GinM50Vb0bY #CardiffHalfMarathon #HalfMarathon #RunningCommunity #CharityRun #MarathonRunners

Dydd G?yl Dewi Hapus from everyone at Cartrefi Cymru! ??????????????? Whether you’re wearing a daffodil, enjoying a Welsh cake, or taking a moment to embrace traditions - today is all about celebrating Welsh roots and culture! Wishing you all a fantastic St. David’s Day, whatever way you choose to celebrate.

Over the past two days, colleagues came together to share our strategy that will shape our direction over the next 10 years. Through thoughtful discussions, interactive workshops, and collaborative priority planning, we explored ways to grow, innovate, and enhance our support for the people and communities we serve. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their ideas, energy, and commitment. It’s clear that with such a passionate team, we’re ready to take on any challenge or opportunity ahead! Here’s to another exciting year of making everyday remarkable. ??