Join our Welsh Makers Community


Imagine being part of a vibrant community of Welsh makers who support each other, share ideas and celebrate every win, big or small. A place where you can sell your products in our unique Made in Wales shop, AND connect with like minded makers, learn new skills and grow your business with the support of a community that truly gets it.

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 sell your work and build meaningful connections with other incredible makers across Wales.

And now, we’re opening the doors to welcome new makers. This is your chance to find your people, feel supported and grow your business in a way that feels good.

Applications are now open, but spaces are limited for our October launch! Find all the details you need to get involved below.

Our values

  • Locally made

    Our goal has always been to celebrate the incredible talent found across Wales. You'll be part of this vibrant community, giving you a platform to showcase your products, reach new audiences and grow your business, all whilst being supported alongside other independent makers across Wales.

  • Unique

    Every maker in our community brings something special to our collection. Your products will be part of our curated Made in Wales shop, a showcase of one of kind pieces loved by customers who are always on the lookout for handmade, locally made products.

  • Sustainable

    We love supporting makers who care about their environmental impact. You will be part of a community that values responsible making and connects you with customers who care about sustainability and the impact of their purchases.
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Why join Byw?

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

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

  3. 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.

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

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

Ways to join

There’s an exciting early bird offer for annual memberships (3 months free) available until 30th September! 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.

    ✔ Sell in our curated Made in Wales 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)
    ✔ Maker community group chat and catch ups (in person and online)
    ✔ Opportunities to be featured on our social channels

  • 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:
    ✔ Priority social media features (meet the maker, community reels, curated collections, weekly roundups, behind the scenes, seasonal spotlights)
    ✔ Expert led monthly masterclasses
    ✔ Email, blog and homepage spotlights
    ✔ Inclusion in paid ads and PR outreach
    ✔ Inclusion in gift guides and curated collections
    ✔ Priority access to content shoots, 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. Our new makers community officially kicks off in October, giving you the perfect opportunity to reconnect, refresh your business after Summer and plan ahead for the busy Christmas season. 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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