Pop-up to showcase fledgling businesses

YOUNG entrepreneurs supported by youth charity The Prince’s Trust will take over a space in Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre from today until Sunday to showcase their businesses to the public.

The 20 businesses on show at Unit LG35 include clothing boutiques, a surf school, historical building conservation, a florist and a furniture maker.

All of the entrepreneurs have taken part in The Trust’s Enterprise programme, which provides practical, financial and mentoring support to help unemployed young people set up in business. In the past 10 years The Prince’s Trust Cymru has helped more than 500 young people to become selfemployed in Wales.

Eloise Frampton, from Aberystwyth, recycles disused pallet wood and other materials into furniture. She said: “I’m really hoping to make some sales and get people interested in my products. The pop-up is an excellent chance to showcase my business, Bark Belly Designs, to a wider audience and I’m excited about that potential.”

Rhian Mathias, head of enterprise and employment at The Prince’s Trust Cymru, said: “This year’s pop-up shop is bigger and better than ever. There is a wide range of fantastic, unique businesses on display and we really encourage people to come down to find out more.”

As well visiting the different businesses and meeting the young entrepreneurs behind them, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in free, inspirational workshops today and tomorrow.

Today, 11:30am-12:30pm: Turn the Lights On: A positive approach to achieve your goals with Georgina Jones.

Today, 4pm-5pm: Self-motivation with Stifyn Parri.

Tomorrow, 10am-12pm: Simply Do Ideas Accelerator – Making Your Ideas Happen with Josh Barnett and Lee Sharma.

Tomorrow, 2pm-4pm: Big Ideas Wales – Digital Presence with Austin Walters.

To find out more email siwan. blockwell@princes-trust.org.uk.

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