Team

Mandy Bayton

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 […]

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Richard Davies

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

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Karen Devonshire Chair

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

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FiF Trustee

Beth Thomas

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

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