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The 2026 Senedd Election: What Social Businesses Need to Know

19 March 2026

News, Networking, Training & Funding

Updates and opportunities from across the Social Firms Wales network.

Featuring Neuro Expression CIC, Flourish 21, Modern Eyes, Cyd Innovation Ltd and Malwen Queer Community Trust.

2026 Senedd Election

The 2026 Senedd election will be the first under Wales’ new electoral system.

For social enterprises, co-operatives and community businesses, this election could bring new representatives, constituencies and policy priorities.

Dr Dan Roberts from Cwmpas explains how organisations can engage early and help influence the next generation of political leaders in Wales.

Read the blog here

Employability Support Programme Tender

Welsh Government is launching a major employability support tender programme worth approximately £68 million per year.

The programme encourages consortium bidding and places strong emphasis on social value and local partnerships.

Social Firms Wales has also been made aware of several Expression of Interest opportunities.

Read more here

Help Us Improve Accessibility

We are building a small pool of people to review our website and newsletter and provide feedback.

Participants will be invited to one-hour feedback sessions, with an incentive provided.

Share your Expression of Interest with us

Networking

Spring Network Meeting

16/04/2026 | 13:30 - 15:00

Including Done Together CIC

Book your free place via Eventbrite

Training Opportunities

In Time...On Time

In partnership with Tessa Polniaszek

25/03/2026 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Teams

Cultural Competence for Business Success

In partnership with Theresa Ogbekhiulu

14/04/2026 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Teams

Find out more and book via Eventbrite

The Fore Funding

The Fore offers unrestricted grants of up to £45,000 over 1–3 years for Social Enterprises.

The funding supports sustainability, growth and transformational impact.

The next registration period opens Wednesday 25 March.

Click here for more information

CAF Bank Guide

CAF Bank has created a free guide to help charities and social purpose organisations find the right banking partner.

The guide includes practical advice on financial resilience, day-to-day banking and informed decision-making.

Unlock your potential.

Inclusive Employment & Green Growth

Businesses across Mid and West Wales can now access new funding designed to support inclusive employment and green growth.