Richard Davies
Joining Faith in Families is nothing short of an honour. Their unwavering dedication to the families of Swansea resonates deeply with me, and I'm thrilled to contribute to their impactful initiatives.
Our Trustees
Meet the expert Board of Trustees that help us reach our goals in ensuring that every child in Swansea has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
📣 We’re Recruiting Trustees!
Faith in Families is looking for passionate professionals to join our Board.
We’re especially keen to hear from those with expertise in:
⚖️ Legal
đź‘Ą HR / People Management
🛡️ Health & Safety
đź“Š Audit
⚖️ Legal
đź‘Ą HR / People Management
🛡️ Health & Safety
đź“Š Audit
Make a real impact in your community.
Closing Date – Monday 3rd November 2025
- Joining Faith in Families is nothing short of an honour. Their unwavering dedication to the families of Swansea resonates deeply with me, and I'm thrilled to contribute to their impactful initiatives.
- I have been involved with Faith In Families in various roles since 2006. I never thought that I’d become the Chair of Trustees of what I think is one of Swansea’s most significant charities, one that constantly punches above its weight.
- As a mother of three children, she is deeply invested in the welfare of families in the community and is committed to raising awareness of the work done by Faith in Families.
- I recently retired as a financial adviser after 42 years in the industry. I've been married to my wife Karen for over 41 years and have lived in Swansea for over 34 years.
- Jessica is the founder and Managing Director of Make the Change Consultancy which supports businesses to win funding and realise business efficiencies.
- Helen Bowden’s background is primarily media with experience in radio spanning 30 years. She presented and then worked up to management and was Station Director of The Wave and Swansea Sound for 7 years.
- Member of the Finance Sub-Committee of the Board Is a Diocesan Conference Representative of the Board Appointed: December 2010
- Chair of the Personnel Sub-Committee of the Board Represents the Radnor and Builth Parishes in the Diocese Appointed: December 2007
- Chair of the Board Bishops Appointment to the Board Appointed: December 2013 Is the Archdeacon of Brecon
- Is our longest serving Trustee and is our Fundraising Champion. Is a Co-opted member of the Board Appointed: May 2002.
Karen Devonshire Chair
I have been involved with Faith In Families in various roles since 2006. I never thought that I’d become the Chair of Trustees of what I think is one of Swansea’s most significant charities, one that constantly punches above its weight.
Beth Thomas
As a mother of three children, she is deeply invested in the welfare of families in the community and is committed to raising awareness of the work done by Faith in Families.
Martin Jones
I recently retired as a financial adviser after 42 years in the industry. I've been married to my wife Karen for over 41 years and have lived in Swansea for over 34 years.
Jessica Harrington
Jessica is the founder and Managing Director of Make the Change Consultancy which supports businesses to win funding and realise business efficiencies.
Helen Bowden
Helen Bowden’s background is primarily media with experience in radio spanning 30 years. She presented and then worked up to management and was Station Director of The Wave and Swansea Sound for 7 years.
Revd Robert Davies Hannen
Member of the Finance Sub-Committee of the Board Is a Diocesan Conference Representative of the Board Appointed: December 2010
Mr Julian Lovell
Chair of the Personnel Sub-Committee of the Board Represents the Radnor and Builth Parishes in the Diocese Appointed: December 2007
The Venerable Alan Jevons
Chair of the Board Bishops Appointment to the Board Appointed: December 2013 Is the Archdeacon of Brecon
Mrs Esther Searle
Is our longest serving Trustee and is our Fundraising Champion. Is a Co-opted member of the Board Appointed: May 2002.
