Trustees

SCVS is governed by a board of Trustees, elected from our Member organisations.

ALUN EVANS - CHAIR Until October 2023 - more information here

Alun has been involved with the Voluntary Sector for over 25 years in a range of formal and informal volunteering opportunities, and has been fortunate to have paid employment in the Sector since 2000. Alun takes a keen interest in volunteer strategy within wider communities and is actively committed to championing diversity and equality of opportunity.

CHERRIE BIJA - INTERIM CHAIR FROM OCT 23

Representing Faith in Families (Swansea and Brecon Diocese)

LLOYD JONES - INTERIM VICE CHAIR FROM OCT 23

Co-opted to the Board in August 2017, Lloyd has 20yrs experience working in the Environmental sector. Since 2013 he has worked for Natural Resources Wales (NRW) based in Llandarcy. He heads up a small team who have been responsible for contributing environmental evidence to 4 Public Service Board across South West Wales. Lloyd and his team are also responsible for delivering an Area Statement for South West Wales (Area Statements will set out the challenges and opportunities for us all to maximise the benefits we get from our natural environment at the same time as protecting it for future generations).

Lloyd is an strong believer in the health and well-being benefits that the environment has to offer the people of Swansea. A volunteer with Involve since 2011, Lloyd has seen first-hand how time spent walking on Swansea Bay or up Kilvey Hill has benefited both him and the young person he volunteers with.

JANE HARRIS

Represents Pontarddulais Partnership. Jane has been a town councillor for a number of years and is an active contributor to the community, particularly in the development of services.

CHRIS MANN

Representing Citizens Advice, Swansea Neath Port Talbot. Chris is a former chair of Powys Health Board, and former trustee of Powys Association for Voluntary Organisations (PAVO). In addition to being a trustee for the local Citizens Advice, Chris is also a trustee with Kadampa Meditation Centre Wales in Swansea. Chris was a County Councillor for many years, and is a retired Probation Officer.

CAROLINE HAGERMAN

Caroline is a scientist and innovator who creates new products and services for healthcare. She is passionate about improving equality and breaking down barriers within the local community.

YOLANDA BARNES - INTERIM SECRETARY FROM OCT 23

Yolanda is a management consultant, trainer and life coach who supports individuals and businesses across both the private and voluntary sectors. She is a professional member of the Chartered Management Institute with expertise in team leadership, mentoring and coaching.
Outside work, she enjoys supporting activities which help lift up the profile of women and also loves travelling and experiencing different cultures.

THANUJA HETTIARACHCHI

COURTNEY MITCHELL

Courtney has been involved with SCVS since 2019, with a range of projects and groups. She has a keen interest in encouraging young people to volunteer, and raising awareness of the impact that youth volunteers can have within their community.

Non-voting board members representing partner agencies:

CLLR JAN CURTICE

Elected representative from City and County of Swansea.

CLLR C EVANS

Elected representative from City and County of Swansea.

CLLR P JONES

Elected representative from City and County of Swansea.

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