Abi Carter established Forensic Resources Ltd (FRL) after obtaining degrees in archaeology and forensic archaeology and work experience in forensic analysis. The document outlines Carter's educational background, including degrees from Cardiff University and Bournemouth University. It also details the support received through programs like the KEF Scholarship, Spinout Programme, and CBTC that helped with funding, mentoring, and office space. Currently, FRL has grown to employ 2 full-time staff and over 30 consultants, provides training through its CPC section, and has an international portfolio working in locations like Paris, New York, and India. Carter now gives back through roles like being an honorary tutor and STEM ambassador.

1. FORENSICS
Homicide, Genocide, Mass
Fatalities and a
Successful Business
Abi Carter
BSc, MSc.
abi.carter@forensicresources.co.uk
www.forensicresources.co.uk

2. Contents
 Introduction of FRL
 Time line of setting up the business
 Help & support
 Current Situation

3. Forensic Archaeologist
 The application of archaeological
methods to search, locate and excavate
clandestine graves.
 Within 70 years.
 Applied to the LEGAL SYSTEM.

4. Crime
(evidence)
Home office Forensic
Science Lab
(report)
Prosecution Defence
Independent Forensic
Science Lab
(Report)
Trial

5. ‘Fraudulent’ Claim
Loss Adjusters
(Evidence)
Independent Forensic
Analysis
(Report)
Payment Refusal/
Investigation

6. Full Time Line
 Cardiff University
 Bournemouth University
 Kenyon International
 Forensic Analyst Job
 University of Central Lancashire
 KEF Scholarship
 Spinout Programme
 CBTC
 Leadership & Management Wales/W. Gov
 NVQ

7. Academic
 Cardiff University
 BSc Archaeology
 Bournemouth University
 MSc Forensic Archaeology: Crime Scene and
International Investigations.
 Kenyon International
 International Emergency Services
 Forensic Analyst Job
 DNA Analyst Training
 University of Central Lancashire
 General Forensic Science

8. Support
 KEF Scholarship
 Mentoring
 Business plan
 Financial forecasts
 Confidence boost
 Spinout Programme
 Recognition from and partnership with Cardiff
University
 Mentoring
 Business training
 Grant and office space opportunity

9. Support
 CBTC
 Paid office space for first year
 Administration support
 Free seminars
 Experience seeing other firms
 Grant and funding opportunities
 LMW & Welsh Government
 Training & Awareness
 Networking & Experience
 NVQ
 Mentoring & Additional qualification
 Essential knowledge gained about FRL

10. Full Time Line
 Cardiff University
 Bournemouth University
 Kenyon International
 Forensic Analyst Job
 University of Central Lancashire
 KEF Scholarship
 Spinout Programme
 CBTC
 LMW & Welsh Government
 NVQ

11. Current Situation
 2 full time employees and 30+ consultants
 After adapting business plan about 5 times!
 Actively involved in R&D with a research institute
 Training section to the company – CPC
 Building an international portfolio – Paris, New York,
Florida, Malta, India, Vietnam, Gibraltar.
 Honorary Tutor to Cardiff University

12.  Dynamo Role Model
 ‘Inspirational Speeches’
 Dragon’s Dens
 Welsh Baccalaureate judge
 STEM Ambassador
 Grwp Committee Member
 iSolve – Swansea version?
 Innovation Network Committee
 Young Enterprise - Cardiff & The Vale Board
Giving Back