What if your local high street could become a hub for work, community, and social change? That's exactly what Freddie Fforde is building with Patch — and as a workspace partner of Tech4Good South West, they're already making it happen right here in the South West.

In this episode, Freddie shares how Patch is revitalising neighbourhoods by creating physical homes for purpose-driven communities — and why the humble high street might just be the most powerful tool we have for inclusive, regional growth.

You'll hear about:

• How Patch taps into local history and culture to create spaces that feel genuinely rooted in place

• The way great design and unexpected programming — from salsa classes to tech summits — build the cross-sector connections that drive real change

• Why impact is measured in relationships and stories, not just numbers

• Freddie's vision for scaling Patch into rural areas and reimagining pubs as community anchors across the UK

Whether you're a founder, a social entrepreneur, or someone who cares about the future of your community — this one's for you.

Visit Patch at https://www.patch.work/

Follow Freddie Fforde at https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddiefforde/