{"id":131,"date":"2018-06-06T21:02:15","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T20:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mentermon.com\/?page_id=131"},"modified":"2025-12-10T14:59:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:59:26","slug":"cwestiynau-ac-atebion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mentermon.com\/en\/cwestiynau-ac-atebion\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h5><strong>What is Menter M\u00f4n?<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menter M\u00f4n is a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers a range of schemes throughout Wales, with a primary focus on Ynys M\u00f4n and Gwynedd. We have a Board of Directors who give their time voluntarily in order to provide strategic direction for the company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our board<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Menter M\u00f4n is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who bring a wealth of experience from diverse sectors to support our vision and mission. The Board provides strategic leadership and oversight, ensuring that our projects deliver real benefits to communities across Anglesey, Gwynedd and beyond. With expertise spanning finance, planning, resources, and innovation, our members share a commitment to collaboration and social impact. We are not currently looking for new board members, but if you&#8217;d like to register your interest for future opportunities, you&#8217;re welcome to contact: <strong>enquiries@mentermon.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, Menter M\u00f4n&#8217;s work has evolved to take a number of different directions. But the same goal is at the heart of all activities:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Unlocking the potential of our people and resources to secure the future of our communities.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We Identify, create, and implement opportunities to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support and nurture<strong> people<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Strengthen our <strong>economy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enhance the <strong>environment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enliven our <strong>culture<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menter M\u00f4n adds value to the area&#8217;s resources for the benefit of local residents. These include work in the areas of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Renewable Energy<\/li>\n<li>Thriving Economy<\/li>\n<li>Vibrant Communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>FAQs<\/h5>\n<style>#sp-ea-2894 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2894.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #ffffff; }#sp-ea-2894.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2894.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2894.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-2894.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: right; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}#sp-ea-2894.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {margin-right: 0;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1720106169\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2894\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28940\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28940\" aria-controls=\"collapse28940\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Where does Menter M\u00f4n operate?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse28940\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2894\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28940\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Despite the name, Menter M\u00f4n delivers projects across Wales with a focus on North and West Wales. The majority of our activities take place in Gwynedd and M\u00f4n.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28941\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28941\" aria-controls=\"collapse28941\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the main areas of work?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse28941\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2894\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28941\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have split our activity into three primary areas:<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Creating vibrant communities<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Helping communities prosper is the foundation on which Menter M\u00f4n 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.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Generating renewable energy<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our renewable energy projects compliments Menter M\u00f4n\u2019s 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 M\u00f4n has identified great potential for renewable energy on Ynys M\u00f4n and are responsible for pioneering green energy projects including Morlais and Holyhead Hydrogen Hub.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Strengthening the economy <\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Innovation is central to all that we do at Menter M\u00f4n. 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28942\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28942\" aria-controls=\"collapse28942\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who funds Menter M\u00f4n?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse28942\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2894\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28942\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The company does not receive any core funding and must either apply for funding or compete for work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28943\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28943\" aria-controls=\"collapse28943\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many people work for Menter M\u00f4n?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse28943\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2894\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28943\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h5>Did you know?<\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you noticed the colourful little bird in Menter M\u00f4n&#8217;s logo? What\u2019s the significance and what does it have to do with Menter M\u00f4n? The bird is a Goldfinch (\u201cY Nico\u201d in Welsh) and is inspired by a poem by the war poet, Cynan. The poem reflects the poet&#8217;s longing for the countryside and for the people back home. Like the \u2018Nico\u2019, Menter M\u00f4n spreads the message that there is nowhere like our habitat. 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