Glyn Wylfa is an award winning Community Social Enterprise recognises and supports the research and objectives of rebuilding Social Capital and Social Cohesion in the UK.
Social Capital is critical in fostering economic growth. If you have a spare 20 minutes, listen to this informative and inspiring lecture from Andy Haldane CEO of the RSA who refers to the work of Harvard Political Scientist, Bob Putham. Glyn Wylfa as Community Social Enterprise aspires to follow – Think Global and act local.
In his annual RSA Chief Executive’s Lecture, Andy Haldane examines the profound socio-economic consequences of eroding social capital, a theme famously explored by Harvard political scientist Bob Putnam in Bowling Alone. While macroeconomic advancements helped address past crises like the Great Depression, today’s challenge lies in confronting the “Great Division”, the deepening fractures within and between societies. Despite unparalleled global connectivity, communities are fragmenting, leading to slowed economic growth, reduced social mobility, rising loneliness, and declining trust in institutions. Highlighting the critical role of social capital in fostering growth, health, and governance, Andy calls for a transformative shift in policy aiming to address the root causes of contemporary social and economic divides. Speaker: Andy Haldane, RSA CEO
