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01 Dec 2023

Grŵp Cynefin supporting the campaign to increase Housing Support Grant

Grŵp Cynefin is supporting the national #HousingMattersWales campaign, calling on the Welsh Government to increase the Housing Support Grant in 2024/25. Gorwel, the part of Grŵp Cynefin that provides services to people experiencing domestic abuse, receives Housing Support Grant and recently highlighted the shocking growth in demand for their services. Osian Elis, Chief Officer at […]

24 Nov 2023

North Wales domestic abuse service sees 77% increase in demand

Tomorrow (November 25th) is White Ribbon Day when people across the world wear a white ribbon to show their commitment to eliminating violence against women and girls. Gorwel, the part of Grŵp Cynefin that provides services to people experiencing domestic abuse, is marking the day by highlighting the shocking growth in demand for these services. […]

01 Nov 2023

Community grants launched for the Ruthin area

Housing association Grŵp Cynefin has launched an £18,000 fund for activities to improve communities in the Ruthin area. The grants – of up to £1000 each – are available to voluntary and community groups which are making a difference and improving their local area. It’s all part of the re-development of Grŵp Cynefin’s Llys Awelon […]

10 Oct 2023

Grŵp Cynefin showing the way in tackling youth homelessness

On World Homelessness Day today (Tuesday, October 10) Gorwel, the part of Grŵp Cynefin that provides services to prevent homelessness, is putting a spotlight on the kind of accommodation and support services that can really make a difference, such as Yr Hafod in Denbigh. Gorwel is supporting World Homelessness Day by raising awareness of the […]

25 Sep 2023

Grŵp Cynefin appoints new Chair to its Management Board

Grŵp Cynefin has confirmed Tim Jones as the new Chair of its Management Board. Tim brings extensive experience to the group having held various roles on Boards nationally and at UK level, with expertise working with stakeholders from a wide range of fields. He succeeds Carys Edwards, who came to the end of her three-year […]

27 Jul 2023

Grŵp Cynefin unit in partnership to launch hospital to home scheme

Grŵp Cynefin’s homelessness and support unit, Gorwel, has partnered up to launch a new service to help people who have experienced mental illness return home safely after hospital treatment. The new Gwynedd scheme has been developed through a partnership between Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Gwynedd Council and Gorwel. The focus of the scheme is […]

26 Jun 2023

Grŵp Cynefin promoting friendship and conversation in Denbigh

Encouraging conversation, connection and friendship between people of all ages. That’s the aim of a  special scheme in Denbigh, ‘Denbigh Friendly Benches’. North Wales Housing Association Grŵp Cynefin and Denbighshire Leisure Active Communities are working together on this  very special project. The partnership involves working with local artists and communities to create a series of […]

05 Jun 2023

Bryn Ellis steps down as Grŵp Cynefin’s Director of Resources

Grŵp Cynefin’s Group Director of Resources, Bryn Ellis, has decided to leave his role after giving more than 23 years’ service as an Executive Director to Grŵp Cynefin and one of its predecessors, Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd, to pursue new challenges. Everyone at Grŵp Cynefin would like to thank Bryn for his loyal contribution to the […]

16 May 2023

Shan Lloyd Williams steps down as Chief Executive of Grŵp Cynefin

After five years in charge of the north Wales housing association, Grŵp Cynefin Chief Executive Shan Lloyd Williams is standing down from her role to focus on some personal projects and interests. Grŵp Cynefin would like to thank Shan for her contribution to the organisation over that time and wish her every success for the […]

27 Mar 2023

Statement – A change to our Regulatory Judgement

Grŵp Cynefin has recently undertaken an internal review of some parts of our business – including around our asset management and how we keep records.  Following this review, we took the decision to refer ourselves to the Welsh Government’s housing Regulator as it was clear we did not have the right records and process to […]