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Belonging, Heritage, and Celebration at The CAE St David’s Day is more than a date on the calendar — it is a moment to reflect on what it means to be part of Wales. It is a celebration of our shared heritage, our culture, and the values that bind us together. At The CAE, we see St David’s Day as an opportunity to explore what our Welsh story truly means: creating spaces where everyone feels they belong, where traditions are shared and respected, and where new voices and exper

The Human Cost of the UK’s New Settlement Proposals In November 2025, the Home Office launched a public consultation titled “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement” , with responses due by 12 February 2026 . This blog outlines what is being proposed, who will be affected, what we are hearing from people on the ground, and why these changes risk causing lasting harm. At first glance, the title suggests reform rooted in equity and integration. In practice, the proposals amount to one o

Migration is a journey of hope, resilience, and determination. People move across borders seeking safety, stability, or better opportunities, often leaving behind familiar cultures, communities, and languages. Yet, one of the most overlooked barriers migrants face is language—specifically, limited English proficiency in English-speaking countries. The phrase ‘I don’t know English’  may sound straightforward, but it often signals a wider challenge that can restrict migrants’ a

Sector Briefing Purpose The Home Office has launched a consultation titled “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement.”  The title is profoundly misleading. What is being proposed is not fair — it is one of the most restrictive overhauls of the settlement system in decades, a shift that will deepen inequality, prolong insecurity, and push already vulnerable people into further hardship .  For organisations working in migration justice, anti-poverty, health, youth, women’s rights, and co

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a moment to celebrate ideas, resilience, and the people who choose to build something meaningful. This year’s theme, “Together We Build” , aligns directly with the mission of The CAE  and the challenges we see Welsh entrepreneurs face every day. In Wales, small businesses do more than drive the economy. They sustain communities, protect local identity, and create opportunities where they are most needed. Yet, despite that importance, one barrie

Where poverty is rampant, there are declining levels of trust and the climate crisis endures, it can be extremely difficult to remain...

Temperatures are rising, corporate profits are rising and now we are rising. The CAE and Swansea Climate Action Network are excited to...

This blog post is about a recent episode from our podcast @TheWelshDream where we are joined by Sam Bennet, the Councilor for Waterfront,...

🌱 - Written by Daisy Rees 📝 In a recent meeting, I invited the team to reflect upon two articles from The Economist. The articles, read...

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