Community Croeso event in Llanhilleth Miners' Institute
The free event aims to strengthen connections between community groups, businesses and charities, offering practical advice and opportunities for collaboration.
Judi Rhys, chair of Community Foundation Wales, said: "Croeso is about bringing people together to explore how we can work in partnership to strengthen communities.
"For businesses, it's also an opportunity to discover how we can support your social responsibility goals – whether that's through targeted giving, connecting with local causes, or developing meaningful and impactful local partnerships.
"We're excited to host Croeso at Llanhilleth Miners' Institute to shine a spotlight on the brilliant work happening locally, and have real conversations about what more we can all do, together."
Speakers will include Ms Rhys, Tracy Rees (Wales director at Business in the Community Cymru), Walter May (founder and CEO of Global Welsh), Kevin Phillips (CEO of Cymru Creations), Peredur Owen Griffiths MS for South Wales East, and Cllr Helen Cunningham of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.
Representatives from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, National Lottery Community Fund, and Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) will also be on hand to offer one-to-one support.
One example of community impact to be shared at the event is Cymru Creations, a not-for-profit based in Tredegar that delivers media and history projects for young people.
Mr Phillips said: "The young people we've worked with now have a better understanding of anti-social behaviour.
"They have explored various points of view within these short films and have gained empathy for victims of anti-social behaviour and the larger impacts such behaviour can have.
"We ensured young people were at the heart of decision making which in turn means they have more pride in the work they are creating, as it's wholly their own."
Community Foundation Wales is also the 2025 charity partner of the year for Global Welsh.
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