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Stress Awareness Month - how about delving into Paint?
Don’t be afraid to end up with paint tinged fingertips, and delve into painting something that speaks to you. You can use photos for references, or paint straight from the heart, there are lots of tutorials online too if you prefer to follow along and learn new techniques.
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Stress Awareness Month - how about delving into Paint?
Don’t be afraid to end up with paint tinged fingertips, and delve into painting something that speaks to you. You can use photos for references, or paint straight from the heart, there are lots of tutorials online too if you prefer to follow along and learn new techniques.
Thank you to Alive with Chronic Illness.

Autism Awareness Month - how about looking at days this month, to Build Content Around? Please share your case studies with us and we can help promote you and share your stories.
 

 

NEWYDDION  / NEWS

 

 

Mae sefydliad cyfarwyddwyr IoD Cymru wedi datgelu'r arweinwyr busnes rhagorol ar gyfer rhestr fer Gwobrau Cyfarwyddwr y Flwyddyn Cymru eleni.

Mae'r gwobrau blynyddol mawreddog, a gynhelir mewn cydweithrediad â'r prif noddwr Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd, yn cydnabod uwch-benderfynwyr sy'n helpu i adeiladu byd gwell trwy fusnes, ac sydd wedi dangos rhagoriaeth arweinyddiaeth mewn meysydd gan gynnwys arloesi, datblygu sgiliau a chynaliadwyedd.

Mae 38 o gyfarwyddwyr o'r sectorau preifat, cyhoeddus a'r trydydd sector wedi cael eu henwi yn y rownd derfynol mewn 10 categori, gyda chyfarwyddwyr o Goleg Caerdydd a'r Fro a menter gymdeithasol Sir y Fflint Cyd Innovation Ltd ymysg yr enwebiadau gydag ymddangosiadau ar rhestrau byr ar gyfer tri chategori yr un.
 

The Institute of Directors Wales (IoD Wales) has today revealed the outstanding business leaders shortlisted for this year’s Wales Director of the Year Awards. (10/04/2026)

The prestigious annual awards, held in collaboration with headline sponsor Cardiff Business School, recognise senior decision-makers who are helping to build a better world through business and have demonstrated leadership excellence in areas including innovation, skills development, and sustainability.

38 directors from the private, public and third sectors have been named as finalists across 10 categories, with directors from Cardiff and Vale College and Flintshire social enterprise Cyd Innovation Ltd leading the nominations with appearances on the shortlists for three categories each.

Rhestr lawn yr enwebeion ar y rhestr fer I The full list of shortlisted nominees
 

Mae  Hwb Ymgysylltu Casnewydd yn ofod deinamig sydd wedi'i gynllunio i ysbrydoli cydweithio, meithrin arloesedd, a sbarduno twf.
 

The Newport Engagement Hub is a dynamic space designed to inspire collaboration, foster innovation, and drive growth.

Edrychwch ar y wefan ac archebwch daith I Check out the website and book a tour
 
Cynyddodd y cyfraddau Isafswm Cyflog Cenedlaethol a'r Cyflog Byw Cenedlaethol ar 1 Ebrill 2026.

Gallwch ddod o hyd i ragor o wybodaeth am yr isafswm cyfraddau cyflog awr newydd ar gyfer gweithwyr a phrentisiaid ar y wefan isod:

21 neu'n hŷn- £12.71  I  18 i 20- £10.85  I  Dan 18- £8  I  Prentis- £8
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates increased on 1 April 2026. 

You can find more information on the new minimum hourly pay rates for workers and apprentices on GOV‌‌‌‌‌.‌‌UK, link below:

21 and over - £12.71  I  18 to 20 - £10.85  I  Under 18 - £8  I  Apprentice - £8
GOV.UK
 
Adnoddau gan gynnwys y Gymraeg I Resources inc. Welsh Language
 

 

RHWYDWEITHIO / NETWORKING

 

 

 
Digwyddiad Rhyng-Genedlaethau Cyflogadwyedd a Gyrfa Cynefin Pamaja.
Cysylltu, dysgu, a chael eich ysbrydoli gan weithdai diddorol a sesiynau rhwydweithio.
18:04:2026  I  4yp-7yh
23:05:2026  I  4yp-7yh
06:06:2026  I  4yp-7yh
26:06:2026  I  5yp-8yh
Celf Barnabas, Casnewydd, NP20 2BB
Cynefin Pamaja's Intergenerational Employability and Career's Event.
Connect, learn, and get inspired by engaging workshops and networking sessions.
18:04:2026  I  16:00-19:00
23:05:2026  I  16:00-19:00
06:06:2026  I  16:00-19:00
26:06:2026  I  17:00 - 20:00
Barnabas Art House, Newport, NP20 2BB
 
Archebwch sesiwn drwy Eventbrite I Book onto a session via Eventbrite
 
 
 

HYFFORDDIANT / TRAINING 

 
Cyswllt: Ali Yilmaz - Rheolwr Datblygu Busnes, Talk Training Ltd
Contact: Ali Yilmaz - Business Development Manager, Talk Training Ltd.

01443 848304  I  [email protected]  I  www.talktraining.co.uk
 

Rheoli ILM: Lefelau 3, 4, 5
Rheoli Prosiectau: Lefel 4
Gweinyddu Busnes: Lefelau 2, 3, 4
Cyngor ac Arweiniad: Lefelau 3, 4
Rheoli Ynni a Charbon: Lefel 3
Dysgu a Datblygu: Lefel 3


ILM Management: Levels 3,4,5
Project Management: Level 4
Business Administration: Levels 2,3,4
Advice and Guidance: Levels 3,4
Energy and Carbon Management: Level 3
Learning and Development: Level 3
 

O’r Diwrnod Cyntaf: Ymgorffori Gwerth Cymdeithasol sy’n Gweithio i Bawb - Mewn partneriaeth ag Eleri Roberts

10:30-12:00 I TEAMS I 22:04:2026


From Day One: Embedding Social Value That Works for Everyone - In partnership with Eleri Roberts

10:30-12:00 I TEAMS I 22:04:2026 
Archebwch sesiwn drwy Eventbrite I Book onto a session via Eventbrite
 

Vicky Powner, Hyrwyddwr Cyflogaeth Pobl Anabl Llywodraeth Cymru – Addasiadau Rhesymol yn y Gweithle.

Gwebinar:
Vimeo | Padlet


Vicky Powner, Welsh Government Disabled People’s Employment Champions – Reasonable Workplace Adjustments.
Webinar: 
Vimeo  I  Padlet
 

 

CYLLID / FUNDING

 
Benthyciadau Busnes BCRS i  ddyranni £20m gan Fanc Busnes Prydain i gefnogi busnesau llai yng Nghymru

Mae Banc Busnes Prydain wedi dyrannu £20m i Fenthyciadau Busnes BCRS i gefnogi busnesau bach sydd heb eu gwasanaethu yng Nghymru, gyda benthyciadau yn amrywio o £25,001 i £250,000.

BCRS yw'r chweched benthyciwr sefydliad cyllid datblygu cymunedol sydd wedi'i achredu gan Fanc Busnes Prydain o fel rhan o’i gynllun cyllid cymunedol.
West Midlands-based BCRS Business Loans allocated £20m by the British Business Bank to support smaller businesses across the West Midlands and Wales (Press release I 09 April 2026)

The British Business Bank has allocated £20m to West Midlands-based BCRS Business Loans to support underserved small businesses across the West Midlands and Wales, with loans ranging from £25,001 to £250,000.

BCRS is the sixth Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) lender accredited by the British Business Bank under its Community ENABLE Funding (CEF) programme and is the first with a dedicated focus on Wales.

Darganfyddwch fwy am y Cynllun Cyllido Cymunedol I Find out more about the Community Enable Funding Programme
 
"Max" - Eich Ymgynghorydd Cyllido Rhithwir.
Helo, Max ydw i, eich Ymgynghorydd Cyllido Rhithwir... Gadewch i mi eich helpu chi ddod o hyd i grantiau ar gyfer eich sefydliad.
"Max" - Your Virtual Funding Advisor.
Hi, I am Max, your Virtual Funding Advisor... let me help you find grants for your organisation.
 
Ceisiwch MAX nawr I Try out MAX now
 

Mae Cymunedau Cwtsh yn cael ei reoli gan CGGC a’i gyllido gan Comic Relief.
Trwy gronfa Cymunedau Cwtsh, mae grantiau rhwng £15,000 a £35,000 ar gael i fudiadau lleol sy’n ceisio creu cwtshys bach o gymorth o fewn eu cymunedau.
 
Bydd disgwyl i brosiectau llwyddiannus ddangos effaith y grant trwy weithgareddau adrodd straeon a chyhoeddusrwydd.

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: 22/05/2026

Cwtch Communities is managed by WCVA and funded by Comic Relief.
Small grants for Welsh grassroots organisations to strengthen their work and deliver positive social change within their communities. Grants of between £15,000 and £35,000.

Successful projects will be expected to demonstrate the impact of the grant through storytelling and publicity activities.

Application deadline: 22/05/2026

Mae mwy o wybodaeth am y gronfa yma. I Find out all about the fund here. I Find out all about the fund here.
Darganfyddwch fwy am yr holl gronfeydd cyfredol a reolir gan CGGC I Find out about all current WCVA managed funds
Mae Cwmnïau Cymdeithasol Cymru yn hysbysebu amrywiaeth o ddigwyddiadau ac adnoddau a datblygwyd gan sefydliadau allanol. Wrth wneud hynny, nid ydym o reidrwydd yn eu cymeradwyo nac argymell, ac nid ydym  yn gyfrifol am eu cynnwys neu eu hansawdd mewn unrhyw ffordd
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