Weightlifting Wales has launched a bold new strategy, setting out a clear direction for the sport across performance, participation, governance and community impact.

The Weightlifting Wales Strategy 2026 - 2030 is the result of extensive consultation with members, staff, board members and key partners. It reflects the organisation’s ambition to grow the sport of weightlifting and para powerlifting while using its values and community programmes to contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of the nation.

Structured around four strategic priorities:

• Engaging the Strength Community
• Building Champions
• Bringing People Together
• Leading a Well-Governed and Sustainable Organisation

The strategy presents a whole-organisation approach. From club and volunteer development to athlete pathways, performance, events and safeguarding, every part of the organisation has been aligned to deliver against these long-term priorities. 

The strategy also marks Weightlifting Wales’ transition to a Community Interest Company (CIC), reinforcing its commitment to delivering social value through sport. The CIC structure will enhance the organisation’s potential to access new funding, form meaningful partnerships, and further its mission of making the sport accessible and inclusive to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Chief Operating Officer, Simon Roach, commented:
“This strategy brings everything together. It recognises the importance of performance and participation, while showing how weightlifting can positively influence health, inclusion and community cohesion. It also gives us a strong foundation to build partnerships, grow the sport sustainably, and ensure that our work benefits people and communities across Wales.”

Chairperson, Jo Calvino, added: 

'I am delighted to present Weightlifting Wales's new strategic plan; this has been thorough process with all involved from the board to the staff with a complete review of our previous achievements and how we continue to build and grow a strong nation moving forward from community through to performance.  

It is vital to acknowledge the changes in the sporting landscape and through our work create greater impact at every level.  The board and staff are excited for the next four years and will continue to support the fantastic work our club and community programmes continue to deliver and the opportunities that lie ahead.'

Key targets outlined in the strategy include:

• Growing the number of clubs, coaches and technical officials
• Supporting athletes through structured performance pathways
• Delivering inclusive community programmes across Wales
• Increasing competition opportunities for all ages and abilities
• Strengthening governance, safeguarding and financial resilience
• Establishing new partnerships to enhance delivery and long-term sustainability

Weightlifting Wales welcomes the support of partners, funders, clubs and individuals as it embarks on this next chapter.

View the full strategy here:
Weightlifting Wales 2026-2030 Strategy

View the one-page summary here:
2026-30 Strategy (one-pager)

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Lansio Strategaeth Codi Pwysau Cymru 2026 – 2030: Codi Cenedl

Mae Codi Pwysau Cymru wedi lansio strategaeth newydd, sy’n dangos cyfeiriad clir i’r gamp, gan gynnwys perfformiad, cyfranogaeth, llywodraethiant ac effaith gymunedol.

Mae Strategaeth 2026 - 2030 Codi Pwysau Cymru yn deillio o drafodaethau maith gydag aelodau, staff, aelodau’r bwrdd a phartneriaid allweddol. Mae’n adlewyrchu nod y sefydliad i ddatblygu’r gamp o godi pwysau a chodi pŵer para gan ddefnyddio gwerthoedd a rhaglenni cymunedol i gyfrannu’n ystyrlon at iechyd a llesiant y genedl. 

Wedi’i strwythuro o amgylch pedair blaenoriaeth strategol:

• Ymgysylltu’r Gymuned Codi Pwysau
• Adeiladu Pencampwyr
• Dod â Phobl at ei Gilydd
• Arwain Sefydliad Cynaliadwy ac wedi’i Lywodraethu’n Dda

Mae’r strategaeth yn cyflwyno agwedd gydweithredol. O glybiau a datblygiad gwirfoddolwyr i lwybrau athletwyr, perfformiad, digwyddiadau a diogelu, mae pob rhan o’r sefydliad yn cyd-fynd i gyflawni’r blaenoriaethau tymor hir hyn. 

Mae’r strategaeth yn nodi bod Codi Pwysau Cymru bellach yn Gwmni Buddiant Cymunedol, sy’n atgyfnerthu ei ymrwymiad i gyfleu gwerth cymdeithasol drwy chwaraeon. Bydd strwythur y cwmni buddiant cymunedol yn cyfoethogi potensial y sefydliad i dderbyn cyllid newydd, ffurfio partneriaethau ystyrlon a pharhau gyda’i nod o wneud y gamp yn hygyrch ac yn gynhwysol i bobl o bob oed a chefndir.

Dywed y Prif Swyddog Gweithredu, Simon Roach:

“Mae’r strategaeth yn dod â phopeth at ei gilydd. Mae’n adnabod pwysigrwydd perfformiad a chyfranogaeth, wrth ddangos sut gall codi pwysau effeithio’n gadarnhaol ar iechyd, cynhwysiant a chydlyniad cymunedol. Mae hefyd yn rhoi sylfaen cryf i adeiladu partneriaethau, tyfu’r gamp yn gynaliadwy a sicrhau bod ein gwaith o fudd i bobl ac i gymunedau ar draws Cymru.”

Ychwanegodd y Cadeirydd, Jo Calvino:

“Dwi’n edrych ymlaen at gyflwyno cynllun strategol newydd Codi Pwysau Cymru; mae hyn wedi bod yn broses hynod drylwyr gyda’r staff a’r bwrdd, gydag adolygiad llawn o’n llwyddiannau blaenorol a sut rydym yn parhau i adeiladu ac i dyfu cenedl gref o’r cymunedol i’r perfformiad.

Mae’n hollbwysig cydnabod y newidiadau ym myd chwaraeon a mynd ati drwy ein gwaith i gael effaith fwy ar bob lefel. Mae’r bwrdd a’r staff yn edrych ymlaen at y pedair blynedd nesaf, gan barhau i gefnogi’r gwaith gwych mae ein clwb a’n rhaglenni cymunedol yn dal i’w gynnig, yn ogystal â’r cyfleoedd sydd o’n blaenau.”

Y prif dargedau a amlinellwyd yn y strategaeth:

• Tyfu niferoedd y clybiau, hyfforddwyr a swyddogion technegol
• Cefnogi athletwyr drwy lwybrau perfformiad strwythuredig
• Cynnig rhaglenni cymunedol cynhwysol ledled Cymru
• Cynyddu cyfleoedd cystadlaethau i bob gallu ac oedran
• Cryfhau llywodraethiant, diogelu a gwydnwch ariannol

• Sefydlu partneriaethau newydd i wella cyflenwad a chynaliadwyedd hir dymor

   

Mae Codi Pwysau Cymru yn croesawu cefnogaeth partneriaid, cyllidwyr, clybiau ac unigolion wrth ddechrau’r bennod newydd hon. 

Mae’r strategaeth lawn ar gael yma: 

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