The Welsh Assembly Government launched the first social enterprise strategy for Wales.
Source: Social Enterprise Strategy for Wales, Welsh Assembly Government (029 2082 5111)
Links: Strategy (pdf) | WAG press release
Date: 2005-Jun
An article examined the experiences of a range of faith groups in Wales. It looked at the public roles of faith groups, and how, especially among Christian denominations, such roles were understood as of growing importance against a backdrop of declining church attendance. It also considered the attitudes of faith group representatives towards devolution and the Welsh Assembly.
Source: Paul Chambers and Andrew Thompson, 'Public religion and political change in Wales', Sociology, Volume 39 Issue 1
Links: Abstract
Date: 2005-Feb
A research report said that volunteers made a significant contribution to health and social care services in Wales. It documented case studies of volunteering for health and social care partnership projects with both statutory and voluntary organizations.
Source: Helen Jones, Volunteering for Health, Welsh Assembly Government (029 2082 5111)
Links: Report (pdf)
Date: 2005-Feb