Join our Welsh Makers Community


Imagine being part of a vibrant community of Welsh makers who truly support each other. Share ideas, celebrate every win big or small, collaborate on projects, learn new skills and grow your business alongside makers who get it. Plus, showcase your work in our Made in Wales online shop and connect with customers who love to shop local.

Byw is a social enterprise, proudly championing independent makers across Wales. We believe that when we support each other, incredible things can happen. That’s why we’ve created this community, to give you the opportunity to share your work, feel supported and build meaningful connections with other incredible makers across Wales.

Applications are open, but spaces are limited! Find all the details you need to get involved below.

Our values

  • Locally made

    We celebrate the incredible talent found across Wales. Being part of Byw means you're part of a vibrant community of Welsh makers who support each other, share knowledge and lift each other up. As well as providing a platform to showcase your products, reach new audiences and grow your business. You're not alone in your creative journey.

  • Unique

    Every maker in our community brings something special, your skills, your story, your experience and talent. We believe in celebrating what makes you different. You'll also be featured in our curated Made in Wales collection, reaching customers who love to shop small and support local.

  • Sustainable

    We love supporting makers who care about their environmental and social impact. You will be part of a community that values responsible making. It's not just about the materials we use, it's about building a space that's ethical, intentional and values people and planet.

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Why join Byw?

As a social enterprise, our mission is to strengthen the small business community in Wales and create meaningful opportunities for makers to connect, learn and grow in a welcoming, collaborative space. Here’s how we support you:

  1. Supportive community – You'll be part of a unique group of makers who support each other, from all across Wales. With monthly catch ups, group chats, expert workshops and events, you'll never feel alone in your business journey.

  2. Reach new customers – We handle marketing so you can focus on making. From social media and email campaigns, gift guides and spotlight features, to pop ups and events, we’ll help your work reach new audiences across Wales and beyond.

  3. Grow your business – Develop your skills, explore new ideas and build your confidence through expert-led workshops, guidance from other makers and regular community events.

  4. Showcase your work – Your products will feature in our curated ‘Made in Wales’ collection, reaching customers who love to shop small and support local.

  5. Hassle free setup – No time to upload products, manage SEO or optimise your listings? No problem, we do it for you. Just provide us with the details and we'll take care of the rest, ensuring your products are beautifully presented and ready to reach the right audience. Once an order is placed, the details are sent directly to you to fulfil.

  6. Purpose driven platform – Byw is a social enterprise. Everything we do is designed to support you. 100% of your sales go to you and every membership and initiative is reinvested to create more opportunities, celebrate Welsh creativity and grow our makers community.

Ways to join

You can also choose to split your annual payment into two instalments, one now and one in six months, to make it easier to manage.

  • Byw Essentials

    £14.99/month or £135/year
    (only £11/month – 3 months free)

    Be part of a welcoming, supportive community, connect with fellow makers and showcase your work to people who love to buy local.

    ✔ Join our supportive maker community group chat, monthly video calls and meet ups
    ✔ Opportunities for pop ups, events and collaborations
    ✔ Get featured on our social channels
    ✔ Products featured in our Made in Wales online shop
    ✔ Hassle free set up (product uploads, editing and SEO optimisation all done for you)
    ✔ Keep 100% of your sales (no commission or setup fees)

  • Byw Spotlight

    £24.99/month or £225/year
    (only £19/month – 3 months free)

    Gain extra support, expert guidance and visibility to help grow your business, improve your skills and reach more customers across Wales and beyond.

    Everything in Essentials PLUS:
    ✔ Monthly expert led workshops
    ✔ Priority social media features and seasonal spotlights
    ✔ Email, blog and homepage spotlights
    ✔ Inclusion in paid ads and PR outreach
    ✔ Priority inclusion in featured collections and gift guides
    ✔ Priority access to pop ups, events and collaborations
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Let's get started

We’d love for you to join us and be part of this brilliant community. It’s your chance to connect with like minded makers, grow your business and get your products in front of more people across Wales and beyond. We can't wait to meet you!

And don’t forget, memberships count as a business expense. So you'll get to join a supportive community to grow your business, get expert guidance, connect with other makers across Wales AND reduce your tax bill. Win win!

Any questions feel free to drop us a message at hello@bywcommunity.co.uk.

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