At Digidol, supporting the local community has always been an important part of who we are. As the business continues to grow, so does our ability (and our responsibility) to give back where possible. That’s why we’re extremely proud to share the news of our partnership with Ponthafren, a vital mental health charity supporting people across Powys with centres in Welshpool and Newtown.
This partnership reflects a shared belief that strong communities are built through collaboration, compassion, and long-term commitment, where the collective is greater than the sum of its parts.
Growing as a Business, Giving Back to the Community
Growth is often measured in numbers. How many clients you have, or how many ongoing projects are on the go. But for Digidol, growth is about expanding our network of local small businesses to create a successful and thriving community.
From starting in Welshpool as a side hustle 10 years ago, Digidol has now grown from a one-man band creating websites on the side, to a team of creatives providing small businesses across Wales, the wider UK and Australia with high-quality digital marketing services built around practical support, clear communication, and long-term results.
Lucky to have grown up in Mid Wales, I was always aware of what can be achieved when people work together, from seeing the huge impact that individuals, local organisations and local businesses can have in supporting communities, sports teams and charities.
Returning to Mid Wales in late 2025 with a plan to expand Digidol, it was always a priority of mine to ensure that our growth was not solely about what work we could bring in, but what we could do as a business to give back.
Seemingly in perfect timing, we were already in discussion with Ponthafren about how we can support them and in my first week back in Wales I met with their Chief Executive Officer, Jamie.
Who Are Ponthafren?
Ponthafren is a long-established mental health charity providing support services, wellbeing activities and community facilities that help reduce isolation and improve mental health across Powys. Its person-centred approach focuses on helping people build confidence, develop coping strategies and become active members of their communities.
Through peer support, wellbeing activities and accessible services, Ponthafren creates opportunities for people to reconnect, rebuild their confidence and move forward at their own pace. Its impact extends far beyond the walls of its centres, strengthening communities across Powys by improving wellbeing, reducing loneliness and enabling people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Digidol’s Pledges to Ponthafren
This partnership is not a one-off gesture where we make a song and dance in a blog and on social media, then disappear. At Digidol, we have created an ongoing, practical collaboration to help Ponthafren in as many practical ways as possible.
To begin, Digidol has recently taken over the hosting of the Ponthafren website, ensuring it remains secure, reliable, and accessible. By moving the website from a niche platform and rebuilding it on an easy-to-manage WordPress theme, we helped simplify future changes and edits across the site.
Alongside this, we worked with key members of the Ponthafren team to align and refine key website pages, making the new website more user-friendly and accessible to anyone who may need their support.
Moving forward, we have pledged at least 3 hours a month of Digidol’s time to support ongoing updates, providing regular technical and content support to ensure the website stays up to date with important information such as their monthly activities.
Within these work hours, we will also be providing monthly consultations and digital marketing advice, working closely with the Ponthafren team to help them make informed decisions about how their services, facilities, and fundraising initiatives are presented and promoted online.
This includes helping them promote facilities such as their gym, squash courts, co-working spaces and event spaces, which are available to hire by the public. Alongside all of this, we will also be supporting campaigns, events, and fundraising activity, helping to improve visibility and engagement.
For us, this was a key part of the partnership: helping to raise the digital profile of Ponthafren’s incredible facilities, increase awareness and revenue, and directly support their ability to continue delivering essential mental health services within the community.
Supporting Mental Health for Everyone in Mid Wales
I think at one point or another in the chaos of the modern world, we have all been there. Stuck not knowing what to do, or where to turn.
Mental health doesn’t leave anyone untouched and everyone experiences challenges differently.
Whether it’s issues with finances, family, work, confidence, emotions or anything else on the long list of relentless things that stop you sleeping at night, sometimes the scariest part can be making that courageous first step to get help.
That’s where organisations like Ponthafren are so vital within our communities.
Everyone deserves access to help, understanding, and connection, and Ponthafren offers that.
Organisations like Ponthafren provide more than services. They offer reassurance, community, and a sense of belonging. Their work helps reduce isolation, supports recovery, and ensures that people know they are not alone.
Our partnership with Ponthafren is about helping to ensure these services remain accessible, sustainable, and as visible as possible to those who may need them now or in the future.
A Word from Ponthafren
Jamie Burt, CEO at Ponthafren, said:
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Chris and the Digidol team, and incredibly grateful for their commitment to supporting Ponthafren. Having a local business that shares our values and is genuinely committed to giving back to the community is invaluable to us.
Our vision is for mental health to be treated with the same importance as physical health across Powys, and achieving that starts with raising awareness, having those difficult conversations and ensuring people know that support is available.
As a charity, every pound and every hour of professional expertise makes a real difference to us. Digidol is helping us strengthen our online presence, reach more people across the county, and ensure that those who need our services can find us more easily.
This partnership is about much more than maintaining a website. It’s about helping us communicate our services more effectively, promote our facilities and fundraising activities, and build sustainable income that enables us to continue to support even more people moving forward.
Strong partnerships like this demonstrate what can be achieved when local organisations work together for the benefit of their communities. We’re excited about what we’ll accomplish together and look forward to continued working with Digidol!”
How You Can Support Ponthafren
I guess this is where our work really starts at Digidol.
There are many ways the local community can support Ponthafren and the vital work they do:
Access support if you or someone you know is struggling
Use their facilities and services, which help fund ongoing support
Follow and share Ponthafren on social media to raise awareness
Support fundraising events and initiatives where possible
Reach out directly if you would like to get involved or learn more
Mental health support starts with awareness, openness, and community. At Digidol, we are proud and honoured to be working alongside Ponthafren, and we look forward to continuing to support their work for many years.
