IMPACT AREA
THE UK’S FIRST WELLBEING REGION
We think people and businesses should play to their strengths and focus on what they’re best at. The same goes for the region! What we have here in South West Wales is an amazing natural environment, brilliant quality of life, friendly communities… and the opportunity to make Well-Being our unique selling point, our regional brand, and our shared purpose.
That’s what all of you have been telling us you want, and so that’s our mission for the region – to build our shared identity as the home of Well-Being in the UK, implementing the values of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, doing things differently, following our own path, and putting the well-being of people and planet at the heart of everything.
Swansea engineer 3D prints face shields to protect NHS staff treating coronavirus patients
"From watching the news and how quick this virus was spreading, this seemed like such good protection for people." David Sims posted an Open Source design for a face shield on Twitter on Sunday. He told the BBC "I’ve been creating 3D printed face shields for the NHS...
Business owners are trying to remain positive despite many small businesses going into “survival” mode during the current Covid-19 crisis
Established accountancy practice Bevan Buckland LLP has been reaching out to clients to help and advise those most severely impacted by the spread of Covid-19 and the dramatic restrictions on activity currently in place. While all businesses are being impacted by the...
Zoom – learn to use Zoom for online meetings and conferences
We have started using Zoom for our meetings and events, it's already proved to work for us so keep an eye out for more of our events and meetings. Here's a report from our members meeting last week. >Members meeting Our next one is tonight and you are welcome to...
4theRegion Members Conversation
4theRegion Members Conversation Thursday 19TH March 2020 4theRegion held an engaging online conversation exploring how we can enhance community resilience and how current events will impact our future. Event reportOn Thursday 19th March, 4theRegion hosted an online...
Do you need to get your business online fast?
Thanks to some of our amazing members, 4theRegion is able to offer what could be a lifeline to small businesses in the region. We've been asked to locate four or five regional businesses that could benefit from a quick and simple solution to get them and their...
Community Resilience & Coronavirus
basic I think we need to talk about community resilience and social cohesion, because as the wide-ranging implications of COVID19 become apparent, it's becoming clear that people are going to need support in all kinds of different and changing ways. Essentially, I...
Swansea Bayways Launch Encourages People to Leave the Car if it’s Not Far
People across Swansea are being encouraged to walk and cycle more often for short, manageable journeys, with the launch of Swansea Bayways. The Swansea Bayways campaign sees Swansea Council launch a network of around 118km of accessible and shared use cycling and...
COUNTING DOWN – FOUR WEEKS TO THE 4THEREGION CITY CENTRE CONFERENCE
Super Bowl Less than four weeks from now the second annual 4theRegion City Centre Conference will shine a light on the individuals and organisations making Swansea a focal point for cultural and economic development. As we count down to the conference we’re...
Established accountancy firm signs the Time to Change Wales pledge
Mental health has been a hot topic in recent years, with a number of charities, initiatives, events and individuals showing better support for mental health problems and all those affected. Local accountancy practice Bevan Buckland LLP has signed the Time to Change...
Green light for Pontardawe ‘carbon zero’ village
Plans for a new housing estate with 35 carbon neutral homes in Pontardawe have been approved by members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Planning Committee. Zero carbon housebuilder Sero Homes aims to build the properties on land at Rhydyfro which has been allocated for...