This International Women’s Day, we’re teaming up with like-minded social enterprises across Wales to celebrate incredible women.
Social enterprises are creating incredible opportunities for women and girls, prioritising well-being, and empowering women through myriad ways.
Women face systemic barriers that impact their well-being, professional and personal lives, threatening equality. From unpaid labour expectations to financial insecurity and gender-based violence, these challenges often limit women’s opportunities to thrive.
For many marginalised women, challenges are further compounded by racial or socioeconomic barriers which restrict access to opportunities.
It can feel like an uphill battle – but across Wales and the UK, social enterprises are creating community-driven solutions that support women and the wider community.
By recognising the unique challenges women face, social enterprises empower women to learn new skills, find job opportunities, and benefit from community support.
Often for the first time, women have a voice, and the opportunities they deserve to reach their potential and live their dreams.
Take a look at the impact beneficiaries and volunteers have experienced
Happy Families - Groundwork North Wales
“[The sessions] made me more confident going out.”
Adult Community Leaning sessions – Groundwork Training
“Really enjoyed spending time outside, loved making things with sticks and leaves, not something we would normally do.”
Llwyni and Broadoak nature reserve volunteering – Wild Ground
“Being out in the fresh air lifts your spirits and makes you feel good.”
Clothes Swap – Refurbs
“Volunteering gave us the chance to connect with the local community while giving back. It was a meaningful experience for both of us, and we’re proud to have been part of it.”
Check out how other innovative social enterprises, are working with their communities to address the issues that impact women most.
- Cwmpas is a development agency working for positive change, in Wales and across the UK. A co-operative, focusing on building a fairer, greener economy and a more equal society, where people and planet come first.
- Run 4 Wales (R4W) is driven by a desire to deliver world-class events with a positive social agenda. Our surpluses are invested into grassroots sport and community projects through the R4W Charitable Foundation.
- Community Impact Initiative supporting community members to improve their health and wellbeing and learn new skills through the regeneration of houses in our local communities.
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| Refurbs Buckley Clothes Swap volunteers | Groundwork North Wales Community Garden Connah's Quay volunteer |
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| Groundwork North Wales Happy Families project beneficiaries | Wild Ground nature reserve volunteer |