The Yorkshire Foundry Principles

How we work


We make things slowly, carefully and with a clear sense of responsibility. Every knocker, handle and decoration begins with the same set of principles. They guide how we design, how we cast and how we run the business. Nothing fancy. Nothing hidden.

1

We are honest

We say what we do and do what we say. The making is shown as it is.

2

We treat people well

Fairness shapes every relationship, from customers to suppliers to the small team around us.

3

We work sustainably

We keep supplier miles low, avoid plastic where we can and reduce waste at every stage. A circular way of working, throughout.

4

We honour the material

We cast in solid aluminium bronze in its natural finish. An honest material that lasts and ages beautifully.

5

We craft locally

Design and casting happen in Yorkshire, with skilled makers and a small footprint. Keeping things close keeps them accountable.

6

We build for a lifetime

Our pieces are substantial, repairable and can return to the circular economy. Made to be used, not replaced.

7

We elevate the everyday

Small objects shape the feel of a home. We take that seriously and design them with care.

8

We blend old and new

We marry modern tools with age-old casting techniques to keep the craft honest and the detail clear.

9

We skip the hard sell

The value sits in the craft itself, not the noise around it.

10

We keep a sense of humour

We take the craft seriously. Not ourselves. It helps.

These principles are not a slogan or a sales pitch. They are simply how we work, and the standard we hold ourselves to with every piece we make.

Ben & Rob