06 Feb 2025
Sexual Violence Awareness Week is running from 5th to 11th February. It’s an opportunity to discuss and address sexual abuse and violence. It aims to acknowledge survivors’ experiences to create a society that will not tolerate sexual violence. The week is gaining momentum, especially on social media, with various organisations joining forces, including Grŵp Cynefin’s Gorwel […]
29 Jan 2025
Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies has visited Maes Deudraeth, a development of 41 new homes for the local community by Grŵp Cynefin and ClwydAlyn housing associations. The visit was held to mark the launch of Welsh Government’s Timber Industrial Strategy and on his visit, the Deputy First Minister saw for himself how the timber-framed energy […]
07 Jan 2025
A group of 21 older people were given the perfect Christmas present by moving into their new homes in the Vale of Clwyd. The delighted tenants moved into the modern, energy-efficient apartments at Grŵp Cynefin’s Llys Awelon extra care housing scheme in Ruthin, just in time for the festivities. This is the first phase in […]
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. […]