REPORTS AREA
Browse the reports and event summaries from our roundtables and conferences.
Stop the Economic Leak: South West Wales Leaders Call for ‘Whole Value’ Procurement to Keep Wealth Local
It’s Your Pembrokeshire 2026 brought together businesses, community groups, social enterprises, public bodies, young people, educators, volunteers and local organisations from across the county, for a day of discussion at The Queen’s Hall in Narberth. The purpose of the day was to create space for people to connect, share what they are seeing on the ground, and identify the issues and opportunities that matter most for Pembrokeshire’s future.
It’s Your Pembrokeshire 2026 Report
It’s Your Pembrokeshire 2026 brought together businesses, community groups, social enterprises, public bodies, young people, educators, volunteers and local organisations from across the county, for a day of discussion at The Queen’s Hall in Narberth. The purpose of the day was to create space for people to connect, share what they are seeing on the ground, and identify the issues and opportunities that matter most for Pembrokeshire’s future.
It’s Your Swansea 2026 Report
It’s Your Swansea 2026 brought together businesses, community groups, social enterprises, public bodies, young people, educators, volunteers and local organisations from across the county, for a day of discussion and networking. The purpose of the day was to create space for people to connect, share their ideas and perspectives on Swansea’s future, and support local businesses and organisations in the city.
June Monthly Meetup – Community Resilience
PROJECTS > JUNE 2024 MONTHLY MEETUP4theRegion Monthly Meetup - Community ResilienceWe are lucky in South West Wales to have a strong third sector and a wide array of grassroots organisations working hard in our communities. This month, our regional discussion...
May Monthly Meetup – Regional Food
PROJECTS > MAY 2024 MONTHLY MEETUP4theRegion Monthly Meetup - Regional FoodConnecting all the good things happening around local and sustainable food across South West Wales This month, our regional discussion brought together the four local food partnerships -...
February Monthly Meetup – Creative Region!
PROJECTS > FEBRUARY 2024 MONTHLY MEETUP4theRegion Monthly Meetup - Creative Region!What are the opportunities for the creative sector in South West Wales? Creativity and the creative sector encompass a wide variety of practices, including architecture, culture,...
Cartref Creative — A New Network for Creatives
Cartref Creative held its first event on Wednesday the 24th of January at the Urban Kitchen in Swansea. Cartref Creative is a new network for creatives that was born out of conversations at the 4theRegion conference in 2023.
January Monthly Meetup – Year of Opportunities
We know people are facing problems, challenges and obstacles… but we also know that South West Wales is FULL of opportunities for all of us to live happier, healthier and more prosperous lives.
4theRegion Meet and Mingle at Penderyn Distillery
4theRegion members were invited to tour the new Penderyn Distillery at the Hafod Copperworks in Landore, with a members meet and mingle event taking place after. Here are some highlights from the networking event!
Green Economy Skills Roundtable 2023
Partners from across South West Wales came together to discuss some new initiatives to support the development of green skills across a variety of sectors.
Green Economy Conference 2023
The new Green Economy Conference is an opportunity for businesses and organisations to come together from across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, to share knowledge and co-create a resilient future.
Swansea City Centre Conference 2023
The third annual City Centre Conference is set to be an incredible day, showcasing everything that’s great about Swansea and hearing from the people, organisations and businesses who are making change happen. It’s open to all, and YOU are invited!
Swansea Creative Focus 2022
Swansea Creative Focus 2022 Swansea Creative Focus exists to connect people, share updates on what's happening, and co-create new projects and initiatives related to the creative sector in Swansea. At 4theRegion we still believe that the creative industries present a...
Circular & Green Economy Sector Forum October 2022
4theRegion members met with businesses and organisations across South West Wales to share their insights surrounding the circular economy, ambitions for the future and emerging opportunities to collaborate.
Gower Fields to Forks project brings locally grown food to Bishopston School
A new project, Gower Fields to Forks, is bringing together several local farms with Bishopston Comprehensive School and food distributor Castell Howell in a ground-breaking series of activities that will see food grown on local farms being delivered to the school for...
Destination, Travel & Tourism Sector Forum September 2022
4theRegion members met with businesses and organisations across South West Wales to share perspectives, experiences and opportunities in the travel and tourism sector.
Future of the Region – Youth Engagement Event
Right across the region of South West Wales there are people, businesses, organisations inspiring the next generation to be the best they can be.
Creative & Digital Sector Forum September 2022
We really believe that the creative sector has a big role to play, in creating opportunities for young people, making the region a vibrant place to live, and pooling skills and talent for the benefit of local communities!
Green Recovery Conference
As the Swansea business community, and as a county, we get to decide: will we respond proactively, to build a flourishing future where our businesses, our communities and our natural environment can thrive?
Wellbeing Region May 2022 Sector Forum
Younger generations are our future, so how can we equip young people across South West Wales with the skills and mindset to THRIVE?