Urban Foundry

Thanks to everyone that joined us for our #FootInTheDoorWales Creative Connections event at @UrbanFoundry last week as part of @BBC’s Bring The Drama festival, especially the wonderful panel of speakers! 📷 Jamie Panton

Big thanks to Kelly Jordan from @Enterprise_Swan for inviting Director Ben (a @SwanseaUni alumni) to 'The Big Pitch' judging panel Great to see the drive & skill of students #BigIdeasWales Photo: with Chris James @CIOTEKLtd & Kim Mamhende @CAE_Wales #TheBigPitch #Entrepreneurship

Our PopUp Wales initiative is operating its second project in Bridgend County. Affordable spaces meet brilliant business ideas, plus: 📍 1-2-1 support 📍 Workshops 📍 Events Funded by UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund @BridgendCBC Read: bridgend.gov.uk/news/popup-wal…

Really pleased with the PopUp Wales launch in Bridgend! Start-ups and SMEs have access with new spaces, workshops, and 1-to-1 support. Big thanks to @BridgendCBC and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for their support. More details and pics ➡️ urbanfoundry.co.uk/popup-wales-go… #UKSPF

Can't believe it, but Urban Foundry turns 20 this year! Leading regeneration projects like Swansea Bay Street Markets, PopUp Wales, HQ Urban Kitchen, & more Proud to be Swansea's first @BCorpUK Party soon! Read more: urbanfoundry.co.uk/20-years-of-ur…

Exciting times with our partnership with @SwanseaUni for a new PhD, supported by @ESRC DTP funding Welcome, Tatiana Bodnar, our first PhD scholar from Baltimore! Discover her journey & mayoral dreams 👉 urbanfoundry.co.uk/tatiana-bodnar… #UrbanRegeneration #BusinessAsAForceForGood

New case study live on our website Urban Foundry's work with @futuregencymru ✅ Theory of Change expertise ✅ Strategic workshops ✅ Tasks outlined in 'Cymru Can' ✅ Very positive feedback Read more here: urbanfoundry.co.uk/?portfolio=off… #TheoryOfChange #UrbanFoundry

Engaging talks at @SwanseaUni's ‘Festival of Social Sciences’. Director Ben attended, discussing 'purposeful' business, balancing profit with societal & environmental responsibility, & sharing our B Corp & Real Living Wage journey Thanks for the invite! #sustainablebusiness

Director @benreynolds1977 really enjoyed being a judge at @CAE_Wales Enterprise Carnival on Friday 120+ attendees, standout ideas, and Swansea's entrepreneurial spirit shining brightly We can't wait for the next one! #EnterpriseCarnival #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

🌍 Celebrating #GlobalDonutDay today! It's all about striking a balance - meeting everyone's needs without harming our planet 🛠️ At Urban Foundry, we're committed to these principles. Check out our actions in the images below. #DoughnutEconomics @DoughnutEcon

Thanks to Stavros & Amelia from @reTHINKprm for filming @BenReynolds1977 for @4theRegion Excited for the final edit! Looking forward to the 4theRegion Green Economy Conference at Swansea Arena on 22nd Nov #businessasaforceforgood #imreadyformycloseup

We've been pioneering PopUp approaches to regen: 📌PopUp to long-term lets 📌Bossting footfall & dwell time 📌Creating jobs 📌Improving perceptions 📌Accessible spaces 📌Simplified processes @swanseacouncil @BridgendCBC @CaerphillyCBC #SPFLevellingUp urbanfoundry.co.uk/revitalising-t…

🙏 Thank you to @UWTSD students (Tourism & Events) for visiting our HQ Urban Kitchen venue Discussed our approach to events as part of urban regeneration & the impact of social entrepreneurship 🌏 Shared the importance of our @BCorpUK status Look forward to seeing you again soon!

Amy Shephard & @BenReynolds1977 wrapped up our final workshop with the team from @futuregencymru, held at the @centre_alt_tech in Machynlleth Using Theory of Change, we've have helped them define their future direction Thank for such a meaningful, inspiring and fun experience!

Perago Wales: PopUp Wales success! From experimenting post-Covid in Swansea City Centre to thriving in the Creative Quarter Read how we supported @PeragoWales in a new way of working #urbanregeneration #transformingtowns @SwanseaCouncil 🔗 urbanfoundry.co.uk/perago-wales-a…

Proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer for 6 years It's not just a 'nice thing to do', it makes good business sense Our commitment to paying the Real Living Wage reflects our values Read the blog by Director @benreynolds1977 @LivingWageUK @CynnalCymru urbanfoundry.co.uk/being-a-real-l…

A “road diet” is when the number of lanes on a road are reduced to improve safety for people driving, walking, and biking alike, while also providing space for different forms of transportation. Send us a road that could use a diet!

Have you ever wondered why some cities are just so much nicer than others? Well, it's probably because they have good "Third Places." What is a Third Place? It's wherever you go when you're not at home or at work...

Smiles all round at the first Welsh @BCorpUK social in Cardiff's @littlemancoffee We've always believed in business as a force for good and we're proud to be part of a wider movement doing the same. It's inspiring to connect with like-minded people Can't wait for the next meetup!

Director @BenReynolds1977 & Principal Associate Amy Shephard delivered a #TheoryOfChange workshop for @futuregencymru last week. As a purpose-driven company & certified @BCorpUK our ethos aligns with the Act. We're excited & honoured to be supporting the next phase of development