Caru Coed y Brenin Reaches Final Stage in Community-Led Bid

Caru Coed y Brenin has been invited to submit a final proposal to manage and develop Coed y Brenin, with the aim of ensuring that the world-renowned site is run by the community, for the benefit of the community.

It has been some time since Caru Coed y Brenin issued a public update about the future of Coed y Brenin. However, a significant amount of work has been taking place behind the scenes.

Following detailed discussions, the group decided to proceed with an application to operate Coed y Brenin as a social enterprise. Caru Coed y Brenin was originally established to oppose the proposed closure of the centre. The decision to enter the application process was therefore a significant one, given both the work required to develop a comprehensive proposal and the considerable responsibility involved in running an internationally recognised destination.

The group believed it was essential to take this opportunity to safeguard the long-term future of the centre and its trails. Caru Coed y Brenin wants to ensure that the site is managed by an organisation with the necessary expertise, commitment and long-term vision, while retaining as much of its economic and social value as possible within Meirionnydd and Wales. 

Caru Coed y Brenin reaches final proposal stage in bid for a community-led future

Caru Coed y Brenin has been invited to submit a final proposal to manage and develop Coed y Brenin, with the aim of ensuring that the world-renowned site is run by the community, for the benefit of the community.

It has been some time since Caru Coed y Brenin issued a public update about the future of Coed y Brenin. However, a significant amount of work has been taking place behind the scenes.

Following detailed discussions, the group decided to proceed with an application to operate Coed y Brenin as a social enterprise. Caru Coed y Brenin was originally established to oppose the proposed closure of the centre. The decision to enter the application process was therefore a significant one, given both the work required to develop a comprehensive proposal and the considerable responsibility involved in running an internationally recognised destination.

The group believed it was essential to take this opportunity to safeguard the long-term future of the centre and its trails. Caru Coed y Brenin wants to ensure that the site is managed by an organisation with the necessary expertise, commitment and long-term vision, while retaining as much of its economic and social value as possible within Meirionnydd and Wales. 

Rhys Llywelyn, Chair of Caru Coed y Brenin, said:

“Committing to this process was not an easy decision. We fully recognise the scale of the responsibility involved in operating a centre of Coed y Brenin’s standing, but we also believe this is a unique opportunity to create a secure and sustainable future for the site.

“Our vision is for Coed y Brenin to be run by the community, for the benefit of the community. We want to safeguard the trails, improve the visitor experience and ensure that the economic benefits are felt throughout Meirionnydd and the wider Welsh economy.

“We are extremely grateful for the support the campaign has received so far. There is a great deal of work to complete before the end of October, but we are determined to submit the strongest possible proposal.”

The outcome of the process is expected to be announced around the middle of December. If the application is successful, the intention will be to launch a community share offer, giving individuals and organisations an opportunity to support the development of Coed y Brenin and play a part in its future.

Caru Coed y Brenin will share further information about its plans and opportunities to support the enterprise as the process progresses. 

You can find out more about Caru Coed Y Brenin here.