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Arts Council of Wales announce the recipients of Cultural Recovery Fund (2)

Richard Hughes, Chief Executive of Awen Cultural Trust, said: “We are delighted that Awen has been announced as a recipient of the second round of Welsh Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund, administered by Arts Council of Wales. This financial support will provide a welcome boost to our charity as we prepare to reopen the Grand…

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Awen Receives Silver Award in Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index

Awen was one of 114 organisations from across the UK to take part in Mind’s fifth annual Workplace Wellbeing Index, and was recognised with a Silver Award. The Workplace Wellbeing Index is a benchmark of best policy and practice, celebrating the good work employers are doing to prioritise better mental health in their workplace….

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EU-Funded Social Business Growth Fund Secured to Invest in Sustainable Future of Bryngarw House

The funding – a combination of a grant and repayable finance – will be primarily used to renovate several of the bedrooms at Bryngarw House, including a new bridal suite overlooking the lawn and the self-contained Coach House accommodation at the rear of the venue. Although currently closed in line with Welsh Government alert level four restrictions, Bryngarw House typically welcomes over 6000 wedding…

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Awen Cultural Trust Signs Dying To Work Charter

Awen, which has 135 employees based across its venues, libraries and other services in South Wales, joins other local organisations including Bridgend County Borough Council and Bridgend College in signing the charter. Richard Hughes, Awen’s Chief Executive, said: “At Awen, people are at the heart of what we do, and this includes our workforce….

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Cwmni Theatr yn uno tri lleoliad i gefnogi adfywio’r Gymraeg yng Nghymoedd De Cymru

Ymunodd Theatr Soar ym Merthyr Tudful, Neuadd Les Ystradgynlais, Neuadd y Dref Maesteg ynghyd â Theatr na nÓg i ailgynnau bywiogrwydd a gwerth y lleoliadau hyn yn eu cymunedau. Caiff y Consortiwm newydd ei gefnogi gan Grant Cysylltu a Ffynnu Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru. Gan fod canolfannau diwylliannol wedi wynebu’r cyfnod clo, bu’r angen am…

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Theatre company unite three venues to support the rejuvenation of the Welsh language in the South Wales Valleys.

Theatr Soar in Merthyr Tydfil, The Welfare in Ystradgynlais and Maesteg Town Hall have joined forces with Theatr na nÓg to rekindle the vitality and value of their venues to their communities. The new Consortiwm is supported by the Arts Council of Wales’ Connect and Flourish Fund. As cultural centres have faced lockdown, the need…

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Metropole Theatre to be run by Awen Cultural Trust

Awen Cultural Trust was established in 2015 as a charitable organisation with objectives to enhance cultural opportunities. Awen’s purpose is to ‘Make People’s Lives Better’ by providing space and opportunity for people to enjoy vibrant cultural experiences that inspire and enhance their sense of wellbeing. Awen is planning on a bright future for the Theatre…

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Awen Cultural Trust receives over £111k Weston Culture Fund grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation

The foundation, one of the UK’s largest and most respected charitable grant-makers, created the one-off Weston Culture Fund last year to support the arts and cultural sector with restarting its work, refreshing activities and re-engaging audiences following coronavirus closures. Awen, the registered charity which provides opportunities for people and communities to experience, enjoy and…

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Ding-Dong! It’s the Doorbell Dancers for Carers Calling!

The visits were organised by registered charity Awen Cultural Trust and Bridgend Carers Centre, and funded by Arts Council of Wales, as a way of spreading some festive joy to unpaid carers whose lives have become even more isolated as a result of coronavirus, and to show their role within their local communities does…

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Next stage of public engagement on the Muni Arts Centre’s future

In late 2019, Awen Cultural Trust became the Council’s preferred tenant and operator of the Muni, announcing an ambitious long-term plan to refurbish the building with architects Purcell. The aim is to secure the Muni’s heritage and celebrate its stunning gothic architecture – while establishing the much-loved building as a unique regional arts and…

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