19 Nov 2024
Primary school students at Ysgol Cefn Coch school in Penrhyndeudraeth have been given the opportunity to name a new local housing estate. The 41-home housing estate being built for Grŵp Cynefin and ClwydAlyn and by Williams Homes Bala Ltd has been named Maes Deudraeth. Williams Homes worked with Penrhyndeudraeth Town Council to run the school […]
13 Nov 2024
Grŵp Cynefin is taking exciting steps towards a new era and is currently recruiting for a wide range of senior positions. This follows the appointment earlier this year of four new directors to work alongside Mel Evans, Chief Executive of Grŵp Cynefin, With a new senior leadership, the range of heads positions, many brand […]
18 Oct 2024
Intergenerational activities are an important part of building resilient and age-friendly communities across Wales. Bringing children and older people together can help create a stronger sense of community and reduce isolation. Intergenerational projects, supported by age-friendly leaders funded by the Welsh Government, provide opportunities for people to learn from each other and form meaningful relationships. […]
15 Oct 2024
North Wales housing association Grŵp Cynefin has appointed three new directors to its senior leadership team. This follows the appointment of Mel Evans as its new Chief Executive earlier in the year. Nerys Price-Jones is the new Director of People, a new role within the company, overseeing human resources, communities’ initiatives, customer services and communications […]
14 Oct 2024
Grŵp Cynefin’s plans for a community hub in Penygroes, Gwynedd, are progressing, following a period of reviewing and re-evaluating. The new Canolfan Lleu centre, at the heart of Penygroes, aims to provide community services and integrated offices for Dyffryn Nantlle. Mel Evans, Chief Executive of Grŵp Cynefin, says: “Some great work has been done recently […]
04 Oct 2024
Grŵp Cynefin Chief Executive has offered their full support and welcomed the new Older Person Commissioner for Wales. Earlier this week, Rhian Bowen-Davies was confirmed to the role, and presented her plans and priorities to deliver lasting positive change for older people across Wales. Mel Evans, Chief Executive of Grŵp Cynefin, says: “As a housing […]
27 Sep 2024
Grwp Cynefin held a successful annual meeting on Monday (September 23). The event was opened and everyone was welcomed by Board of Management Chair, Tim Jones. Mel Evans, Chief Executive of Grŵp Cynefin, said that it needed to be acknowledged that it has been a difficult year for the group, but the positive side was […]
07 Aug 2024
The tragic deaths of three girls in England saw a community come together in grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. In the past week, racist extremists whose sole aim is to create fear and chaos, have rioted across the UK. Innocent people have been attacked, places of worship have been threatened, and […]
17 Jul 2024
New houses in Bryn Du, Anglesey, will offer eight modern and comfortable homes for rent by local people. With house prices higher than the national average, there is a great demand for affordable houses in the area. Grŵp Cynefin housing association, which owns and manages 4,800 properties across the counties of north Wales and north […]
05 Jul 2024
North Wales housing association Grŵp Cynefin have been awarded for making their tenants’ voices heard when shaping their services and policies. The group’s Communities Initiatives Team won first prize at the TPAS Cymru Good Practice Awards in Cardiff (Wednesday, July 3). Good Practice Award Winners 2024 (tpas.cymru) They came out on top in the ‘Tenant’s […]