What is Menter Môn?
Menter Môn is a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers a range of schemes throughout Wales, with a primary focus on Ynys Môn and Gwynedd. We have a Board of Directors who give their time voluntarily in order to provide strategic direction for the company.
Over the years, Menter Môn’s work has evolved to take a number of different directions. But the same goal is at the heart of all activities:
Unlocking the potential of our people and resources to secure the future of our communities.
We Identify, create, and implement opportunities to:
- Support and nurture people
- Strengthen our economy
- Enhance the environment
- Enliven our culture.
Menter Môn adds value to the area’s resources for the benefit of local residents. These include work in the areas of:
- Renewable Energy
- Thriving Economy
- Vibrant Communities
FAQs
What are the main areas of work?
We have split our activity into three primary areas:
Creating vibrant communities
Helping communities prosper is the foundation on which Menter Môn has been built. We support vibrant communities, where the Welsh language thrives, where there is a healthy environment, and where talented young people are employed in high quality jobs. We enable communities to come together to overcome the challenges they face and be more enterprising as they shape their communities for the future.
Generating renewable energy
Our renewable energy projects compliments Menter Môn’s conservation and environmental work and protects the planet through tackling climate change. As well as generating clean energy, we are also focused on boosting the local and regional economy, providing opportunities for young people and securing benefits for communities. Menter Môn has identified great potential for renewable energy on Ynys Môn and are responsible for pioneering green energy projects including Morlais and Holyhead Hydrogen Hub.
Strengthening the economy
Innovation is central to all that we do at Menter Môn. We offer advice, support, and inspiration to people who are starting out on their business journey. We are a Business Wales delivery partner and have our own Hwb Menter to support entrepreneurship and provide the right tools for businesses to achieve their goals. We are active in growth areas within the economy such as digital technology, renewable energy, food, and agriculture, and engage with regional networks to develop and strengthen our communities and deliver success.
Who funds Menter Môn?
The company does not receive any core funding and must either apply for funding or compete for work.
How many people work for Menter Môn?
The number of staff varies as a result of the nature of funding programmes. The company currently employs over 80 in our offices in Llangefni, Gaerwen and Porthmadog as well as staff members who work remotely throughout Wales.
Did you know?
Have you noticed the colourful little bird in Menter Môn’s logo? What’s the significance and what does it have to do with Menter Môn? The bird is a Goldfinch (“Y Nico” in Welsh) and is inspired by a poem by the war poet, Cynan. The poem reflects the poet’s longing for the countryside and for the people back home. Like the ‘Nico’, Menter Môn spreads the message that there is nowhere like our habitat. It is our responsibility to make sure that our areas are protected and developed to be at their best and ready to face the challenges of the future.
