Twenty-one finalists from across Wales were recognised for their social, environmental and economic impact at a celebration at The Muni in Pontypridd, which included an address from Adam Price MS, with Carmarthenshire-based Myddfai named Social Enterprise of the Year.
Speaking at the awards, Glenn Bowen, Enterprise Programme Director, said:
Wales’ leading social enterprises gathered at The Muni in Pontypridd for the Social Business Awards Wales 2026. Organised by Cwmpas, the awards recognise social enterprises, co-operatives and employee-owned businesses delivering social, environmental and economic benefits across the country. Social businesses prioritise people, communities and the environment, reinvesting profits to create lasting benefit.
The winners reflect the breadth of social enterprise activity across Wales, from family support and community transport to environmental action, inclusive employment and heritage-led regeneration.
The One to Watch Award, sponsored by Trivallis, went to PAN Cymru, a parent-led social enterprise supporting families involved in the child protection system through co-produced Parent Cafés, training and consultancy. Founded on lived experience, it brings parents and professionals together to reduce stigma, strengthen relationships and improve support for families across Wales.
PACTO received the Social Enterprise Innovation Award, sponsored by The Co-op. The Pembrokeshire charity and social business tackles transport inequality by supporting community transport providers, volunteers and innovative local services, helping people stay connected to healthcare, education, employment and community life.
The Prove It! Social Impact Award, sponsored by Elite Supported Employment Agency, was presented to Boss & Brew Academy. The Cardiff-based social enterprise uses barista training, work placements and a youth-led café to help young people aged 16 to 24 gain confidence, qualifications and employment experience, reinvesting all income into free programmes.
Benthyg Cymru won the Environmental Social Enterprise Award, sponsored by Unity Trust Bank. By supporting community Libraries of Things across Wales, it enables people to borrow everyday items instead of buying them, saving money, reducing household clutter and carbon waste, and helping to build a circular economy.
More Than Flags and Rainbows CIC received the Social Enterprise Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice Award. Through programmes, training and consultancy, it helps schools, organisations and communities embed inclusion in practice and works towards a Wales where everyone can thrive free from discrimination, bullying and exclusion.
Danielle John, founder of The EmpowHER Project CIC, was named Social Enterprise Women’s Champion. Drawing on lived experience, she empowers women facing trauma, addiction, homelessness and disadvantage through advocacy, mentoring and trauma-informed support, creating pathways from survival to leadership.
Stori Brymbo won the Community-based Social Enterprise Award, sponsored by Cynon Taf Housing Group. The community-led heritage charity and social enterprise is transforming the former Brymbo Steelworks into a nationally significant visitor destination, using heritage, education, research, volunteering and tourism to drive regeneration and create lasting benefits.
Myddfai was named Social Enterprise of the Year, sponsored by GLL. The Carmarthenshire-based social enterprise creates luxury Welsh toiletries, home fragrances and gifts inspired by local heritage. Through sustainable, cruelty-free products, it supports meaningful employment and work experience opportunities for people with autism, learning disabilities and additional support needs, demonstrating how business can deliver lasting social impact.
To learn more about the winners and Wales’ social enterprise sector, visit Wales’ leading social enterprises celebrated at Social Business Awards Wales 2026 – Cwmpas.
