Celebrating a Bright Future: Azets Opens New Swansea Office
The recent launch of Azets’ new office in Swansea wasn’t just a ribbon-cutting ceremony—it was a celebration of growth, community, and purpose. The modern, vibrant workspace is more than a place of business; it’s a hub of opportunity for the region.
Faith in Families was honoured to be part of the event, joining Azets’ incredible team and their guests to mark this exciting milestone. It was an uplifting day filled with energy, connection, and a shared commitment to Swansea Bay’s future.
A Moment to Reflect and Inspire
During the event, Cherrie Bija, CEO of Faith in Families, was invited to speak—and she chose to tell a very human story. One about a child, a felt tip pen, and what happens when hope starts to run dry.
That small, colourful pen became a symbol of something much bigger: the power of compassion, and the difference that businesses like Azets can make when they invest in people, not just property.
A Simple Pen, A Powerful Message
When we think of a felt tip pen, we might picture a child’s drawing, a scribbled birthday card, or a burst of colour on paper. But for many children growing up in poverty, a felt tip pen is far more than a drawing tool—it’s a symbol of freedom, creativity, and hope.
Children in our communities are colouring with empty pens. Not because they don’t want to stop, but because they can’t afford to replace them. These children pretend their felt tip pens still work, just like they pretend not to be hungry or cold. They carry emotional burdens far beyond their years.
More Than Just a Felt Tip Pen
A working felt tip pen gives a child the chance to dream. It’s a way to:
Express thoughts and feelings they can’t yet say aloud
Escape stress through creativity and play
Feel confident and included among peers
And when the pen runs out? The silence it leaves behind speaks volumes about the struggles at home.
How Faith in Families is Making a Difference
At Faith in Families, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. Through our Community Cwtches across Swansea, we provide:
Safe places to learn and play
Free healthy meals and take-home food bags
Compassionate support for parents facing impossible choices
And yes—thanks to our Wales Multibank Cwtch Mawr—we provide felt tip pens. Because these small gifts become tools for healing, joy, and self-expression.
Azets: A Corporate Partner with a Heart
None of this would be possible without the generosity of partners like Azets. Their support goes beyond business. It touches lives.
By backing Faith in Families, Azets helps us:
Provide vital services to families in need
Bring colour and creativity to children’s lives
Deliver dignity and hope through simple, powerful gestures
Their recent Swansea celebration was more than a business milestone—it was a demonstration of real community commitment.
Join the Movement: Colour in the Faded Pages
We can’t fight poverty alone. But together—with individuals, communities, and businesses like Azets—we can change the story.
So let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep handing out felt tip pens and watching children come to life with colour and confidence.
Because a felt tip pen isn’t just a pen. It’s possibility.
“To be invited into Azets’ new space and to be given the chance to tell our story—about something as small but powerful as a felt tip pen—was truly moving. It reminded me that big changes often begin with small gestures. Azets have shown us they’re not just opening an office—they’re opening their hearts to the community. We’re deeply grateful for their support, and we’re excited to keep working together to bring colour and hope into the lives of our children and families.”
