Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative

29/05/2026

Dylan from our Tremadog community has been putting his skills to the test this week featuring as a guest DJ on Dragon 470 Radio! 🎧

It has been a remarkable journey to witness. From his first onboarding sessions and sound checks at the beginning of the year to officially broadcasting live. We couldn't be prouder of all his hard work.

Don't miss out! Catch Dylan’s set this Sunday at 6pm on Dragon 470 Radio. You can listen via the Radio Garden app or directly through their website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vLr2g0 📻

27/05/2026

⭐ Support Worker | Llandrindod Wells ⭐

Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference every day?
Join our team as a Support Worker and help individuals with learning disabilities live fulfilled, independent lives within their community. 💙

📍 Location: Llandrindod Wells
⏰ Full time & part time hours available
💷 £13.59 per hour
🌙 Sleep-ins paid at £60 per night
🚗 45p per mile travel expenses paid
📄 Permanent contract

No experience? No problem! Full training is provided - we’re looking for caring, patient and reliable people who want to support others to live their best lives.

In this role, you’ll support people with everyday tasks, promote independence, build confidence and create meaningful moments that make everyday remarkable. ✨

We’d love to hear from you if you:
✔ Have empathy and patience
✔ Enjoy helping others
✔ Have strong communication skills
✔ Can provide personal care with dignity and respect
✔ Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle

📢 Interviews are taking place as soon as possible, so apply early to avoid missing out!

27/05/2026

What better way to spend a sunny day than with a picnic? ☀️

Our group in Carmarthenshire did exactly that, heading outdoors to enjoy some snacks in the sun!

How have you been making the most of the sunshine where you are? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

22/05/2026

We're delighted to be sponsoring Pembrokeshire Vikings ahead of their tour to Paris for the Special Olympics International Flag Rugby Tournament. 🏉

Our very own James and Ashley will be proudly wearing their new Vikings jerseys and we wish them all the very best on the pitch in Paris! 🇫🇷

18/05/2026

PROUD to be part of Cartrefi 🌈

On Saturday a crew from the Social Bean in Swansea came into the city centre to enjoy all the sights and sounds of Swansea Pride. A fab event, filled with colour, music and expression, we're so proud to be part of such an inclusive city.

YN FALCH i fod rhan o Cartrefi 🌈

Ar Ddydd Sadwrn, aeth criw o'r Ffa Gymdeithasol i ganol y ddinas er mwyn dathlu Balchder Abertawe. Roedd hi'n gŵyl llawn o liw, swn a mynegiant - rydym yn falch i fod rhan o gymuned mor gynhwysol.

14/05/2026

Rydym wedi bod yn brysur iawn ym Mhorthmadog...

Yn y llun isod, mae Victoria a Judith, aelodau o'n tîm yng Ngogledd Cymru, yn gweithio'n astud i drawsnewid yr hen feddygfa ar bwys y Stryd Fawr .👇

Bydd y hwb newydd yn lle cynnes, creadigol a chartrefol dros y bobl yr ydym yn cefnogi, ein cyd-weithwyr a'r gymuned lleol. Cadwch lygad am fwy o wybodaeth yn yr wythnosau i ddod! 👀

We have been all systems go, as members of our North Wales community are busy getting our new hub set up in Porthmadog.

Pictured is Victoria and Judith, who have been working on transforming the former doctor's surgery off the High Street.👇

Over the coming weeks, we hope to make some exciting improvements to the space for the people we support, colleagues and community members to enjoy the new space to its fullest. Watch this space! 👀

08/05/2026

We’re proud to share that Cartrefi has been named in this year’s NatWest SE100 Top 100 Index, acknowledging the UK’s most impressive and inspiring social businesses for their impact, growth and achievements. 🎉

To be recognised alongside so many inspiring organisations is a real honour. It reflects the positive impact of our work within communities across Wales, and highlights our achievements in providing quality, person-centred support to empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

07/05/2026

In case you missed it, last Friday we won the Employee Engagement Award at this year's HR In Wales Awards! 🏆

This award celebrates our Kudos @ Cartrefi initiative, which allows colleagues to praise each other fo great work in line with our core values.

Read more about the awards and Kudos here ⬇️

We are proud to share that we have won the Employee Engagement Award at the HR in Wales Awards 2026!

06/05/2026

Check out our vacancy of the week: the role of a support worker in Llanfairfechan, Conwy!

In this role you'll support individuals with learning disabilities and autism set and achieve personal goals, displaying patience and empathy and providing person-centred support. 💜

If you think you can help make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Click the link below to find out more and apply:
https://jobs.cartrefi.coop/job/874792

05/05/2026

in action! 💫

Garry, Robert, Selwyn, and Ruben, who are supported by Cartrefi, have joined Ruth Dodsworth on the Coast to Coast programme, to talk about their passion for birdwatching and nature. 🐦

Working alongside partner organisations including Mencap Cymru and the RSPB, opportunities like this provide the chance to get out and about in nature, as well as learn new skills and enjoy meaningful experiences.

You can watch the full programme here ⬇️

Coast & Country Series 14, Episode 3: Ruth Dodsworth visits Lake Vyrnwy to take a closer look at some of the wildlife there with a group from Mencap Cymru, K...