03 Dec 2024
Grwp Cynefin’s HWB Dinbych has been praised for providing not only accommodation to those facing homelessness but also a range of services to help young people find independence and change their lives. The Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, was among the speakers at an event to mark the 10th […]
27 Nov 2024
A vibrant centre providing important services and preventing homelessness in Denbighshire, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. HWB Dinbych is a community hub in Denbigh which includes Yr Hafod supported housing. They are both run by Grŵp Cynefin and launched when the housing association was founded, 10 years ago. To mark the milestone, Welsh Government Cabinet […]
22 Nov 2024
Three housing associations have come together to work with the local community in Llanrwst, to transform the town with flowers and give the local wildlife a boost. On 8 November, volunteers from Grwp Cynefin, ClwydAlyn and Cartrefi Conwy housing associations came together with children from Ysgol Bro Gwydir school, where they planted a whooping 4,500 […]
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 […]
31 Oct 2024
Grŵp Cynefin have been nominated for their fourth award this year. Congratulations to the Community Initiatives Team who have been shortlisted in two categories at the Welsh Housing Awards to be held in Cardiff in December. The team’s outstanding work has been recognised in the ‘Excellence in tenant scrutiny’ category, for encouraging tenants to get […]
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 […]