This month, Acorn by Synergie celebrated its first year anniversary of partnering with 4theRegion.

The relationship has played a part in supporting Acorn’s Impact strategy, which focuses on generating positive social, economic, and environmental change in communities across the UK. Working with 4theRegion strengthens our commitment to regional development and collaboration.

4theRegion brings together businesses, individuals, and organisations who share a vision for a thriving, resilient, and inclusive South West Wales. It focuses on place-based regeneration, community wellbeing, and sustainable economic growth - values that strongly align with Acorn’s mission under the Acorn Impact strategy.

Acorn Impact is a powerful and ambitious initiative that will see 10,000 hours of company time dedicated over three years to enhance social mobility and reduce inequality. Through this strategy, Acorn by Synergie will engage directly with diverse and under-represented communities, offering support through workshops, mentoring sessions, job fairs, and local partnerships designed to unlock people’s potential and improve career opportunities for all.

Membership of 4theRegion provides Acorn by Synergie with a valuable network to amplify these efforts. It allows Acorn by Synergie to work alongside like-minded organisations, share insights and best practices, and identify new ways to support community-led development. The collaborative environment offered by 4theRegion means Acorn by Synergie can connect directly with grassroots initiatives, local employers, educators, and civic groups to co-create solutions that promote fair access to employment and skills development across the region.

Key to the success of Acorn Impact is the belief that businesses have a responsibility to address social challenges and contribute to a fairer society. The initiative is designed not only to improve individual lives but also to create stronger, more equitable communities. By participating in events, hosting workshops, and promoting inclusive hiring practices through its partnership with 4theRegion, Acorn by Synergie can help ensure that the benefits of economic development in South West Wales are shared more widely.

The collaboration will also support Acorn’s environmental and sustainability goals, another key pillar of the Acorn Impact programme. Working with 4theRegion gives Acorn by Synergie the opportunity to support place-based environmental projects and contribute to initiatives that build resilience in local economies while protecting the natural environment.

Acorn by Synergie’s involvement with 4theRegion represents more than just a business partnership - it is a declaration of its long-term commitment to community engagement, inclusion, and regional prosperity.

Together, through shared values and collective action, Acorn by Synergie and 4theRegion are helping to build a brighter, more inclusive future for South West Wales and beyond.