Community Catalysts Cardiff

27/08/2026

Hoffai unrhyw un ymuno â'n gweithdy hunangyflogaeth yfory?

Would anybody like to join our self-employment workshop tomorrow?

10/06/2026

Happy Carers Week!

Want to meet us for a chat?
On: Thursday 11 June 2026, 11:00am - 1:30pm
At: Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, Penarth, CF64 2NS

01/06/2026

Happy National Volunteers Week!
Across Cardiff, there are so many amazing people doing good things… giving their time, having a chat, lending a hand, and making someone’s day better. That’s what community is all about.
If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to do more of this” - you absolutely can.
At Community Catalysts Cardiff, we help people to set up their own small businesses; you can build flexible, self-employed work around your life, and get paid for what you do - while still getting that same feel-good buzz of helping others locally.

Find out more about our Development Programme:
https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/our-work/work-for-yourself-community-support/?utm_source=Samsefforts&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Cardiff

29/05/2026

A good news story to finish the week from Community Catalysts - Unlocking Potential, Effecting Change. With firsthand experience as an autistic traveller, Antony had the knowledge, insight and understanding to support other people with learning disabilities who share the same passion for travel, and to understand how these experiences could shape a meaningful and viable business.

Our community micro-enterprise projects change the lives of people who set up their own small enterprises!

Our Catalyst, Joseph Espindola, helped Antony, who is autistic, to realise his vision of creating an inclusive travel business to help people with learning disabilities to travel confidently and independently.

Antony lacked confidence and was unsure where to start with setting up a business. The process of becoming self-employed felt overwhelming, and he needed guidance, encouragement, and practical support to move forward.

Joe walked alongside Antony, building a trusted relationship and taking time to understand his strengths, interests and ambitions. Rather than focusing on what Antony found difficult, Joe supported him to recognise what he had to offer.

With firsthand experience as an autistic traveller, Antony had the knowledge, insight and understanding to support other people with learning disabilities who share the same passion for travel, and to understand how these experiences could shape a meaningful and viable business.

With Joe’s encouragement and Community Catalysts’ strengths-based approach, Antony began to see himself differently — not just as someone with an idea, but as someone capable of making it happen.

Together, they developed AJ’s Travel. Antony now successfully runs his travel company, specialising in supporting people with learning disabilities to travel.

05/04/2026

🐣 Have you got an idea waiting to hatch?
🌷 Want to make a positive impact in your neighbourhood?
🐰 Why not hop into spring with Community Catalysts Cardiff?
🌼 We can help you turn that spark into something wonderful!

We support local residents with big hearts and brilliant ideas to start small, local businesses that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it’s offering care, companionship, creative activities or something totally unique, these enterprises bring colour and connection to our communities… Just like spring itself!

👉 Find passionate, local people offering a range of support on Small Good Stuff here: https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/smallgoodstuff/subsite/cardiff/

👉 Get in touch to find out how you can start your own community focused venture, or share this with somebody who might like to find out more: https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/our-work/work-for-yourself-community-support/?utm_source=Samsefforts&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Cardiff

18/03/2026

13/03/2026

Come along and meet us at Moss Rose Cottage on 17th March at 11am-2pm

06/02/2026

Thanks Cardiff Council Into Work Advice Service for a wonderful day at The Cardiff Jobs Fair yesterday! Thank you to all of you who came to say "hello", or who wandered past and took a flyer!

For anybody who couldn't make it yesterday, if you are thinking to become self-employed and have a great service to offer adults with disabilities, or people who are older, you are welcome to contact me directly for more information about our free development programme: [email protected]

03/02/2026

With Cardiff Council – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉