Meriton Foundry

02/09/2024

Meriton Street and its surrounding area of St Phillip’s Marsh is a place that is rich with history.

St Phillip’s Marsh was originally open grazing land and stayed that way for centuries until Bristol’s industrial revolution started to expand into the area. It developed into a small community in the mid-1800s, growing and welcoming other facilities like pubs, a church and a school. In 1960s, many were relocated, and their homes demolished to make way for commercial uses by Bristol Corporation.

Next to us, The Meriton, was a specialist school based in Bristol focused on providing education, support, mentoring and advice to teenage girls and young parents. Working with pregnant girls and young mothers, the Meriton's aim was to protect the welfare of all children, including unborn children and vulnerable young adults. It provided education for mothers aged 13-19 while caring for their children in the nearby nursery. It was opened in 1974 as the St Philips Marsh Nursery Readjustment Unit for Secondary Girls and closed in 2017.

St Philip's Marsh Nursery itself opened in 1951, taking over the St Philip's Infants School building and is still operating in 2024.

Meriton Foundry itself has been host to several different users. A rugby field connected to the school, milk depot, Foundry, boat repair yard and scaffolding yard. Prior to Meriton Foundry taking over, the site was home to illegal raves and unhoused.

Today, the site is home to a multitude of small businesses and start ups that share Meriton Foundry since 2017 as their place of creativity, community and services.

Image taken from bristolpost.co.uk

31/08/2024

Some pictures from our August BBQ!

The sparse summer Sun most definitely showed up for us that day, and the get together continued until the late evening.

It was lovely to get together with the team and the amazing community that call Meriton Foundry home 😊

We look forward to seeing everyone again for our meet up in September!

27/08/2024

Hello!

I’m Ismene and I’ve been the Leadership Coach in FAM for 3 years. I’m passionate about being part of an innovative business model that whilst still profitable, places wellness at the core of all it does.

As a therapist/coach who has worked with entrepreneurs and business owners for many years, I know firsthand the benefits of mindset, confidence, stress management, self-awareness and emotional regulation on the success of a business. I have also seen the acceleration that is possible when business owners have a community where they can seek inspiration, and a network and build synergies.

I have had the delight over the past three years in recruiting, training and supervising the managers and working on the heart and soul of the business.

We believe that when you invest in staff and are clear on your values, it creates a supportive company culture that ripples out throughout the sites and the diverse businesses that we support.

23/08/2024

Hi!

I'm Edwin the Director.

I oversee the sites. It has been an extraordinary experience building them and watching them grow to be wonderful hubs for the next generation of businesses.

One of the most rewarding aspects is seeing these businesses come together connecting and creating synergies for the benefit of themselves, the clients, the sites and the environment.

Very excited to build on these fabulous communities, see how they evolve in new and exciting ways!

16/08/2024

Hello!

My name is Natalie, and I am the Site Manager here at Meriton Foundry, Bristol.

I joined Foundry Asset Management (FAM) a few months ago and have completely fallen in love with the Meriton Foundry site and the wider FAM team!

From the beginning of my journey, I’ve been drawn to the company and its values. I initially came across the role as I wanted to pursue something that spoke to my creative nature, but I stayed because of their focus on wellbeing, and the “heart-led ethos” that they were looking for. I had never experienced a criterion that focused more on the compassion and core of the candidate, rather than their ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

It's extremely important to see companies out there that truly value the wellbeing of their staff as well as their clients.

Those that you work with - regardless of level - have their own lives, laughter and struggles, which deserve to be validated and treated with respect; to have a support system that will try their best to understand and help where they can.

I have had various jobs that span different industries, but I am yet to come across a company like FAM!

Thank you for taking the time to read with me,

Natalie Carter 😊
Site Manager
Meriton Foundry, Bristol
Foundry Asset Management

08/04/2024

Meriton Foundry offers innovative work spaces for many types of small and start-up businesses. Two Units available:

393 sq ft This ground floor unit includes a window, double door access, sink, worktops, wash station and 32A 3 phase socket. Available at £1050pcm.

380sqft. Located on the first floor, this quiet studio creates an ideal working environment with a large window for natural light. Available at £750pcm.

All units have 24/7 access, air-con, fast fiber, dedicated post box, complimentary forklift and parking and much more. All bills included and available in May. Get in touch to view and join our community of creatives!

08/01/2024

We currently have 2 units available , all on the first floor. 291 sq feet - £600 pcm, 380 sq ft - £780. Bills included and no additional VAT. Please contact me on 07398 755 987 to arrange a viewing

14/11/2023

25/07/2023

Size: 242 sqft. Located on the ground floor, this studio creates an ideal working environment. Featuring air conditioning and a heating system, as well as super fast internet, this space is ideal for studio, workshop, storage or office use. Complete with heating/air-conditioning unit, high ceiling and double doors and window suitable for creative maker or office type businesses, available now! Get in touch and arrange a viewing!

16/11/2022

https://meritonfoundry.co.uk/listing/unit-15-2/
Size: 345 sqft. Located on the ground floor, this studio creates an ideal working environment. Featuring air conditioning and a heating system, as well as super fast internet, and natural light, this space is ideal for studio, workshop or office use. Complete with heating/air-conditioning unit, high ceiling and double doors and window suitable for creative maker or office type businesses, available 4th December 2022. Get in touch and arrange a viewing!

Size: 345 sqft. Located on the ground floor, this quiet studio creates an ideal working environment. Featuring air conditioning and a heating system, as well as super fast internet, and natural light, this space is ideal for studio, workshop or office use. Complete with heating/air-conditioning unit...

16/11/2022

https://meritonfoundry.co.uk/listing/unit-44/
This first floor square unit with skylight and sloping roof is suitable for most commercial businesses and can also be used as office, studio or workshop space. Complete with heating/air-conditioning unit, high ceiling and window suitable for creative maker or office type businesses, available 4th January 2023. Get in touch and join our community of creatives!

Size: 149 sq ft This first floor square unit with skylight and sloping roof is suitable for most commercial businesses and can also be used as office, studio or workshop space. Complete with heating/air-conditioning unit, high ceiling and window suitable for creative maker or office type businesses,...

16/11/2022

https://meritonfoundry.co.uk/listing/unit-45/
Size: 151 sq ft. This first floor unit is suitable for most commercial businesses and can also be used as office, studio or workshop space. Complete with heating/air-conditioning unit and high ceiling suitable for creative maker or office type businesses, available 4th January 2023. Get in touch and join our community of creatives!

Size: 151 sq ft. This first floor unit is suitable for most commercial businesses and can also be used as office, studio or workshop space. Complete with heating/air-conditioning unit, high ceiling and window suitable for creative maker or office type businesses, available 4th January 2023. Get in t...