Adelaide brings an extensive knowledge and experience of governance at the board level from the private, public and third sectors.  She was the Founder of the Life Map Planners programme which enabled positive achievements with vulnerable and at-risk children and young people. Adelaide is strongly committed to social justice and passionate about the eradication of child poverty. She serves on the board of School Governing Bodies and various Trusts.

“I am passionate about children and young people with lifelong commitment to ensuring eradication of child poverty. In a world where there is abundance, Every Child should be given hope, encouragement and support to reach their full potential. – It is the least we can do.”

Richard lives in Penlan, Swansea and has been very active in the local learning disability community over many years. He also doubles as YVA’s Membership Officer helping to boost our membership to over a hundred in 2019.

Rick is Chief Executive of Community Lives Consortium which supports disabled people to live the lives they choose in the communities of South West Wales, with his support Community Lives Consortium has become one of the largest user-led support organisations in Wales. He is a founder member of the Co-production Network for Wales has a Masters Degree in Action Research and is a qualified social worker with over 30 years experience.