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About the business

In 2015, skilled woodcarver Robert Lawrence set up Ingrained Culture with a goal of creating a variety of wood art installations including garden sculptures, memorials and time markers. Fast-forward three years and Robert has achieved this and more.

Each installation is made from 100% sustainable British grown wood and over the past three years, Robert has showcased his work in exhibitions in London and New York.

Robert’s latest art installation - ‘COVID Clouds’, is a series of symbols carved in the shape of clouds. The symbols are suspended from trees and engrained with provoking messages for passers-by to reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Without question, I would recommend Business Gateway. My adviser and the wider Business Gateway team have been instrumental in bringing new ideas, leads and suggestions to my business.

How Business Gateway has helped

Robert received a wealth of advice including one-to-one business support, HR advice and guidance on routes to funding. Additionally, Robert also benefitted from Business Gateway’s DigitalBoost programme – the Scottish Government’s leading digital skills programme for businesses – which has been crucial in expanding his knowledge of digital marketing and social media.

Robert Lawrence, Founder, Ingrained Culture, said, “Thanks to the support and skills gained through Business Gateway and its DigitalBoost programme, I have been able to successfully promote my recent COVID Clouds project across our website and social media channels, which has been well received by the general public.

“Without question, I would recommend Business Gateway. My adviser and the wider Business Gateway team have been instrumental in bringing new ideas, leads and suggestions to my business. I have newfound confidence which will help me generate increased awareness on social media and successfully market future art projects.”

Aisha Kasim, Business Gateway, Business Adviser, commented: “Since I met Robert in 2018, he has been fully committed to expanding his skillset to help drive Ingrained Culture forward. “He has accessed a wide range of support that has given him the necessary expertise to help improve his website and social media channels, which has helped the development of his business.”