FOR Cardiff and Cardiff University’s Student Futures team have collaborated to create an internship program that aims to strengthen the connection between the university and local businesses. This initiative offers subsidized paid internships to Cardiff University students at FOR Cardiff member organizations. As our 2023 interns approach the conclusion of their placements, we are eager…

Did you know that 53% of under-35s and 60% of 18-24-year-olds would like to see more volunteering opportunities in the workplace? The younger workforce – Generation Z and millennials – are eager for employers to create work environments that empower them to actively contribute to their communities. Aside from being great for charitable causes and…

FOR Cardiff and Cardiff University’s Student Futures team have collaborated to create an internship program that aims to strengthen the connection between the university and local businesses. This initiative offers subsidized paid internships to Cardiff University students at FOR Cardiff member organizations. As our 2023 interns approach the conclusion of their placements, we are eager…

On Monday, October 30th, the Welsh Government is taking a significant step towards a greener future by launching Phase 1 of The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023. This ground-breaking law is designed to reduce the use of single-use plastic products in Wales. The ban will be rolled out in stages, giving businesses…

Hello, I’m Riya, and I’m thrilled to share my enriching three-month internship experience at FOR Cardiff, where I had the privilege of immersing myself in the world of sustainable fashion events. The 10 week paid internship was part of FOR Cardiff’s internship scheme in partnership with Cardiff University. FOR Cardiff offer businesses part funding to…

Since its creation in 2013, Wales’s landmark Active Travel Act has helped to improve infrastructure and significantly increase levels of walking and cycling in Wales. Walking, cycling, and using public transport instead of cars for our daily trips offer great health benefits for both us and the environment. The Active Travel Act pushes local authorities…

On Wednesday 13th September, FOR Cardiff launched the third round of the City Ambition Fund at Browns Restaurant at the Marriot Hotel Cardiff. The City Ambition fund is an opportunity for people, businesses, and organisations, who have an idea that aligns with FOR Cardiff’s aims to access funding and see their projects come to life….

On 10th August 2023, FOR Cardiff held a wellbeing evening as part of The Card scheme at LUSH Spa Cardiff. The Card scheme is a perk for employees of FOR Cardiff member businesses. The website platform and app gives members access to offers, discounts and events at Cardiff city centre businesses. The demand for this…

FOR Cardiff are pleased to see the plans for the expansion and development of the iconic Clwb Ifor Bach take a step forward today. Clwb revealed today that an application has been submitted to transform the space into a brand-new fully accessible multi-room venue. Not only is Clwb Ifor Bach a legendary building block in…

Since February 2023, FOR Cardiff have undertaken 7 street audits across Cardiff city centre to enhance the look and feel of our environment. With over half of our scheduled street audits now complete, we thought it would be a great time to reflect on the improvements made over the past few months.  The purpose of…

From Harry Styles and Coldplay, to university open days and graduations, the FOR Cardiff Cleansing Team have been working hard to keep Cardiff clean this summer. Throughout June, the Cleansing Team: Provided 6 large additional bins for both Harry Styles and Coldplay concerts Jet washed areas around the Principality Stadium including Tiny Rebel and City…

Hi, I’m Amanda, the Business Engagement Officer for the Retail sector at FOR Cardiff. I joined in April 2023 after the store I was managing, Paperchase in the St. David’s Centre, sadly closed after going into administration. After nearly 20 years working in the retail industry, I was keen to see my redundancy as an…