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[Ffilm Cymru Wales @FfilmCymruWales]

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

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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: https://t.co/d0MxGSk2u0

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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 ➡️
https://t.co/8sSCOBqcVf

#UKSPF

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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: https://t.co/e0JAFXyyvT

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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 👉 https://t.co/Ip2jr9oL9V
#UrbanRegeneration #BusinessAsAForceForGood

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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: https://t.co/J9opXMnzW1
#TheoryOfChange #UrbanFoundry

[Urban Foundry @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

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

🌍 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

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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
https://t.co/kkMk6DHE5V

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

🙏 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!

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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!

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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

🔗 https://t.co/UrcGzZsRO0

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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
https://t.co/1LlvECXene

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

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!

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

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...

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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!

[Urban Foundry @UrbanFoundry]

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