We are excited and proud to share that Community Volunteers Wales was awarded the Trailblazer Award at the 2023 Welsh Charity Awards for our work in setting up The Pantri.
About the Awards
The WCVA Welsh Charity Awards is an annual event that highlights the unsung heroes of the Welsh charitable sector. These awards serve as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate the tireless efforts of organisations and individuals striving to make a positive impact on the Welsh community.
There are eight categories in the Welsh Charity Awards, which received a record number of entries this year, with hugely inspiring stories.
Hosted by TV presenter Siân Lloyd, the awards took place on 11 October at the beautiful Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff, with a black tie event and three course dinner.
The Trailblazer Award
The Trailblazer award is awarded to an organisation that has tried a new approach or done something pioneering or innovative to make a huge difference to people’s lives.
Community Volunteers Wales was one of three nominees including the incredible Tanio and Cwm Taf Morgannwg Dementia Support Team.
All finalists are organisations that are leading the way in their field and trying new ways to improve their services and help their communities. Including using new technologies, futureproofing the organisation, or tackling big issues such as climate change. Whatever the trailblazing approach is, it demonstrates a positive impact on others, and that the organisation has changed the way it operates.
About The Pantri
The Pantri is Risca’s eco-shopping solution for those looking for a sustainable lifestyle on a budget.
Redirecting surplus food from landfill to helping you create environmentally friendly, delicious and fresh meals on a budget.
We redirected 156,000Kg of food from landfill in our first year, saving 1500kg of carbon emissions every week.
For just £4 per basket you can boost your food shopping every week with our wide selection of freshly and locally sourced groceries.
Thank you
To everyone who has supported, and continues to support the work we do, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. You are an essential part of our everything we do, and we couldn’t do it without your ongoing support and commitment.
A special shout out to our partners, FareShare Cymru, AF Blakemore & Son Ltd, Caerphilly County Borough Council and RF Brookes Ltd – thank you for your continued support.
