Meet Faith in Families Trustee Mandy Bayton. Mandy works as the Director of Mission for the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in the Church in Wales. A passionate advocate for justice and inclusion, she played a pivotal role in founding and managing Swansea Night Shelter. She’s also a director of the Swansea Positive and the […]
After a fulfilling career spanning social housing, social care, and health sectors, I’ve recently hung up my professional hat and embraced retirement. With experiences across the third sector, local authorities, and the NHS in Wales, Scotland, and England, I’ve gained invaluable insights into community dynamics and welfare systems. Hailing from Winch Wen, my roots run
New Chair of Trustees! “I have always lived in Swansea, growing up in Winch Wen and attending Cefn Hengoed School. I have recently retired having spent the last 20 +years in roles that focussed on tackling poverty and social exclusion; Communities First Co-ordinator in Bonymaen, Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Unit, Swansea Council’s Tackling Poverty Manager
Beth Thomas is an independent mortgage adviser who has been a lifelong resident of Swansea. 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. Beth’s journey with Faith in Families began when
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. We now live in Tycoch, Swansea, although I’m originally from Cwmafan near Port Talbot. I am an active member and treasurer of
Jessica is the founder and Managing Director of Make the Change Consultancy which supports businesses to win funding and realise business efficiencies. She is a mechanical engineer and has held senior positions in global metal industry companies and more recently worked with the public sector. She has a track record of delivering transformation and sustainable change. With
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. She also worked as Deputy Editor to BBC Radio Wales for 2 years. Her first job was a fundraising manager at
An incumbent within the Parish of Clase and Llangyfelach for many years, was integral in developing community links when the Clase Family Centre opened in 2008. Robert is very proud of the impact and strong partnership working that has enabled the centre to be considered a place of support and a life-line to many. Has
A retired teacher, Julian has been the Chair of the Personnel Sub-Committee since its inception. He has extensive experience and knowledge of employment law e.g. handling disciplinary hearings, grievances, redundancy processes, long-term sickness management etc. He has also a great support during the building phase of our first purpose built family centre in St Johns Brecon,
After school he went to University at Exeter where he read Social Policy and Administration. After this he worked for a year as an assistant housefather in a home for deprived children. From there, he went to theological college at Cambridge to train for ministry. He then took on two curacies, one on the south
