Category: Fair work
Cynnal Cymru’s 2026 Senedd Election Living Wage Policies
The Living Wage has been one of the most successful civic campaigns seen in the UK. In less than 15 years, over 16,000 employers across the UK have accredited as a Living Wage Employer – with around 12% of the workforce now working for one. Hundreds of thousands of people
We need to keep the focus on the Foundational Economy
What is the foundational economy? It’s a question that has been on the minds of many in Welsh public policy circles in recent years.
The potential for the Living Wage in Wales
This month our Head of Fair Economy, Harry Thompson asks ‘where are we on the Living Wage in Wales, and how much more potential is there in this programme?’
10 November | Living Wage Wales Annual Celebration Event
Living Wage Week (10-16th November) is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement. This year the theme is ‘the difference it makes’ as we know the real Living Wage, Living Hours and a Living Pension transforms employment and transforms lives.
Menter Môn – Larder Cymru: Welsh food for schools
Launched in 2023, the Larder Cymru – Welsh Food for Schools project is a pioneering initiative led by Menter Môn to increase the use of Welsh food products in public sector school meals. With a focus on primary schools, the project aims to strengthen local supply chains, supporting and celebrating Welsh producers, thereby boosting the foundational economy while enhancing the nutritional and cultural value of school meals across Wales.
Carmarthenshire County Council – Transforming school meals with a Future Generations Menu
The Future Generations Menu project is a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming school meals in Wales through a sustainability lens. By redesigning primary school menus and embedding local, seasonal produce into public sector food provision, the project seeks to support local economies, reduce carbon emissions and improve food education.
Empowering kids and families through the Cookalong Clwb
The Cookalong Clwb is a transformative project aimed at addressing food insecurity and promoting kitchen confidence in children. Initially focused on providing healthy, affordable meal options for families, the project now spans beyond food poverty to teach essential life skills that empower young people to cook independently and sustainably.
Support Available for Foundational Economy Employers
We would like to highlight two packages of Welsh Government financial support that may be suitable for Foundational Economy employers – the Flexible Skills Programme and SMART Flexible Innovation Support (FIS).
Should we chase well-being over growth?
Harry Thompson, Head of Fair Economy at Cynnal Cymru, explores whether economic growth is a desirable goal, or should we be moving towards a ‘wellbeing’ approach instead.
