Backing Wales is a new initiative established by a group of leading Welsh economists and entrepreneurs led by Henry Jones-Davies, publisher of Cambria magazine and enthusiastically endorsed by Welsh rugby superstar Shane Williams.
It aims to establish a network of individuals and businesses pledged to supporting the Welsh economy now going through the worst recession since the 1930’s.
In the week since its launch over 100+ Welsh companies have agreed to support ‘Backing Wales including such excellent Welsh companies as: Edwards Coaches, The Sign Factory, Felinfoel Brewery, Shane Williams Promotions, St.David’s Travel, Celtfest, Castell Howells Food, MarketMailer, SCL Internet and many others.
How to make a difference
The vision of Backing Wales is to help to make informed choices about buying Wales manufactured products and brands. It is hoped to achieve this through a public awareness campaign which will help make shoppers and businesses aware of the positive consequences of buying Welsh brands, and ultimately lead to a change in behaviour and buying patterns.
If just one third of households in Wales spent an average of £5 more on a Welsh produced item each week for a year it would generate £65 million for the Welsh economy!
Ultimately they are asking people to consider buying just one more Welsh brand/supplier in their shop or business, as this one more will make all the difference in terms of helping to create a sustainable environment for business in Wales. Go on, make a difference!
To join Backing Wales is absolutely free. Organisations and companies simply sign up to the Backing Wales pledge, by completing the online form on this website which entitles them to upload their logo onto the website and to enter the supporters’ area which will entitle them to network with other Welsh supporters and suppliers and obtain advice about how best to source local produce and services. Advice will also be available about EU tender legislation with tips about how to source goods and services locally.
Supporters will be able to share information about public sector contracts and the records and policies of Welsh county councils with regard to the local sourcing of goods and services, and developments will be monitored by Backing Wales reports.
The Backing Wales initiative will be launched at CeltFest on Saturday 7th November when certificates bearing the Backing Wales seal will be presented to representatives of supporting organisations by Shane Williams from the CeltFest stage, offering supporters an unique public relations opportunity.
I notice that organisations and individuals can join. I notice that the sign-up form is in English only. Does this mean that you the Backing Wales Initiative does not want the support of Welsh speakers and organisations ?
CEFNOGI CYMRU ! indeed ?
Great initiative but, sorry, I can’t find their web site. Will you set up a direct link, please?
I understand that this is being dealt with shortly. I would have thought it is self evident that the support of Welsh speakers and organisations is being sought – you only have to read the pledge to know this.
try http://www.backingwales.com or if you are a Welsh speaker – http://www.cefnogicymru.com will shortly be available. Hope you will support us.