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Remembering Aberfan: 60 Years On

On the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, we remember the 116 children and 28 adults who lost their lives, and all those whose lives were changed forever.

21 October 2026Read article →

Events

MASANAS Celebrates a Successful Black Swan Verticals Launch in Cardiff

MASANAS supported Black Swan Productions in bringing Wales' creative community together in Cardiff for the Black Swan Verticals launch, industry panels and an exclusive debut micro-drama trailer preview.

19 October 2026

Community

MASANAS Commits Five Years of Reading Support to Ten Welsh Primary Schools

MASANAS will fund five years of whole-school reading support across ten Welsh primary schools, helping thousands of children build their reading skills and confidence.

9 September 2026

News

MASANAS Partners with Welsh Champion Boxer Lauren Price MBE

MASANAS has announced a 12-month partnership with Olympic gold medallist and unified world welterweight champion Lauren Price MBE.

8 September 2026

News

MASANAS Named Platinum Sponsor of Elite Business Top 100 2027

Welsh investment and philanthropic organisation MASANAS has been announced as a Platinum Sponsor of the Elite Business Top 100 (EB100) 2027, the UK's definitive ranking celebrating the country's most exceptional SMEs.

18 August 2026

Community

MASANAS Sponsors the Official Launch of the British Bird of Prey Centre's New Home

MASANAS has announced its sponsorship of the official launch of the British Bird of Prey Centre's impressive new home in Carmarthenshire, celebrating the continued growth of one of Wales's leading conservation and visitor attractions.

11 August 2026

News

MASANAS' Investment Backs Wales's First Vertical Micro-Drama Produced by Black Swan

MASANAS, the philanthropic venture and investment arm of the Sweeny family, has announced its backing of the first production from Black Swan Verticals, Black Swan Group's new venture dedicated to creating vertical micro-dramas.

27 July 2026

News

Award-Winning Entrepreneur Mark Sweeny Launches MASANAS to Champion Welsh Entrepreneurial Talent

Award-winning entrepreneur Mark Sweeny has officially launched MASANAS, the Sweeny family's philanthropic venture arm, dedicated to championing and developing Welsh entrepreneurial talent.

20 July 2026

News

Mark Sweeny Joins Black Swan Group as Non-Executive Director

Award-winning Cardiff creative agency Black Swan Productions has appointed Mark Sweeny, Founder and Group Chief Executive of MASANAS and a Sunday Times 100 Welsh technology company, as Non-Executive Director.

8 July 2026

Business Support

MASANAS Expands Its Offering with Business Support Services

MASANAS has launched its Business Support Services pillar, giving Welsh startups and SMEs a comprehensive one-stop shop for the expertise and operational support they need to grow with confidence.

4 July 2026

Recognition

St David Award

"This award belongs to every member of our team and to the nation that made it possible," said Mark Sweeny. "It is proof that ambition, when it stays at home, can compete on any stage in the world. That belief is the very foundation on which the business was built, and is also the very foundation that is MASANAS DNA."

1 July 2026

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