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Chwarae Teg

The Agile Nation project was developed by Chwarae Teg, and is part of a range of activities the organisation undertakes to support the economic development of women in Wales

     

Here is a brief introduction to Chwarae Teg and the work the organisation undertakes. The projects developed and delivered by Chwarae Teg have provided a range of effective support for Women and businesses.

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Achievements

Here are some figures to show you the difference Chwarae Teg has made difference:
  • 617 new businesses started up with the help of our Women’s Enterprise Wales project.  In total, these businesses created 912 new jobs.
  • Between 2004 and 2007, the Ready SET Go project helped over 300 women to try their hand at skills in non-traditional sectors such as construction.
  • As of August 2011 over, 1,334 women have signed-up for the Agile Nation project and 578 have already gained awards accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management.
  • Over 188 Businesses are currently (August 2011) taking part in the Agile Nation Evolve programme to help support the effective use of diversity in the workplace.
Chwarae Teg Overview

Jane Hutt AM, the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House in the Welsh Government, led the establishment of Chwarae Teg in 1992.

Founded to support the economic development of Women in Wales, it employs over 50 people across Wales in roles that range from policy, research and training through to hands-on support to women and businesses in the Agile Nation project.

Supporting the economic development of women

Women make up more than half the population and 43% of the workforce, yet traditional ways of working mean that they are under-represented in senior positions and in many sectors of industry, hence the gender pay gap of 10.2%. Not only is this an equality issue, it just doesn’t make sense for our economy.

To further the progression of women in the workplace Chwarae Teg is developing four key focus areas:
  • Supporting women into employment
  • Flexible and sustainable working practices
  • Women into enterprise
  • Women’s retention and progression in work

Chwarae Teg wants to ensure that the ability to progress at work, the ability to choose a profession and the ability to be successful isn’t negatively affected by gender and that’s why Chwarae Teg works to progress the economic development of women.

Chwarae Teg in action

Chwarae Teg works at both strategic and operational levels, influencing policy and working directly with women and employers. This ensures it has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the economic and workforce developments that impact on women and businesses.

It also allows the organisation to effectively challenge them through the development and delivery of projects.

At present Chwarae Teg rune the £12.5million European Social Fund and Welsh Government funded Agile Nation project which will influence the career prospects and working practices of 2790 women and 610 businesses.

To find out more about the work of Chwarae Teg visit www.chwaraeteg.com