Team

Richard Davies Trustee

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 Chair

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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Beth Thomas 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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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. We now live in Tycoch, Swansea, although I’m originally from Cwmafan near Port Talbot. I am an active member and  treasurer of

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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.  She also worked as Deputy Editor to BBC Radio Wales for 2 years. Her first job was a fundraising manager at

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Jane Parker

“With a longstanding career in Financial services and supporting the local community, I am currently the Practice Manager at Renouf Financial Planning Ltd, with our office based in Gorseinon. As a mum and a grandmother, I am naturally invested in the welfare of families in our communities. I am a proud and excited Trustee and

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Revd Robert Davies Hannen

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

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