07-06-2025
Vale of Clwyd MS praises 'life-changing' Rhyl organisation
Vale of Clwyd MS Gareth Davies has described the work of RCS (Rhyl City Strategy) as 'incredible and life-changing' following a recent visit to the organisation's site in Rhyl.
During his visit, Mr Davies met with chief executive Ali Thomas to hear how the not-for-profit group is helping people overcome barriers to employment.
Mr Davies said: "I was genuinely inspired by what I saw at RCS, which is exactly the kind of positive, people-first work we need more of in North Wales.
"By supporting individuals with complex needs into meaningful employment and showing businesses how to become more inclusive, RCS is tackling the root causes of inequality in an intelligent and compassionate way.
"I'd like to thank RCS for welcoming me, and I'd urge legislators to listen to organisations like RCS who understand our area and make a real difference to people's lives."
He also praised RCS's efforts to raise employer awareness about the value of a diverse workforce, especially as opportunities grow in the green economy and renewable energy sectors.
RCS, a community interest company with more than 18 years of experience, operates across Wales and focuses on breaking down the barriers between health and employment.
The organisation supports individuals with long-term health conditions and helps employers build more inclusive workplaces.
Its latest project, funded by a £3 million grant from the Dormant Assets Fund, aims to open pathways into green careers for underrepresented groups.
This includes young people, individuals with disabilities or neurodiversity, and ethnic minority communities.
RCS is working with partners in the area to deliver the scheme and ensure it brings lasting benefits.
Mr Davies also welcomed the organisation's ongoing commitment to Rhyl, calling it a model of community-led transformation.
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During his visit, he discussed broader priorities for Rhyl, including creating spaces for young people, the role of small businesses in regeneration, and shifting the town's narrative from decline to progress.
He pledged to help ensure organisations like RCS have a greater voice in local decision-making, including through the Rhyl Town Board.
RCS's work, he said, is helping to build a stronger, healthier economy where opportunity is inclusive and support is tailored to individual needs.
