Chris was born in Northern Ireland, went to school in Belfast and studied Fine Art at Belfast College of Art during the worst years of the political conflict. He was founding Director of Art & Research Exchange (ARE), an interdisciplinary community-facing contemporary arts organisation in the centre of Belfast. He moved to Wales to become Director of Ffotogallery, the national centre for photography in Wales, Director of Spike Island contemporary art space in Bristol, Project Development Manager for the Old Town Hall Merthyr Tydfil, before continuing to work independently as a curator and project manager in arts-inspired community regeneration. For the past 4 years he has worked in Bonymaen, initially with the support of the Arts Council of Wales. He now works as a freelance activist for the new Community Interest Company, 'Better Bonymaen' in an attempt to break the cycle of unpredictable periodic funding for community projects that stifle long-term sustainability.

Glenn trained in Fine Art at Cardiff Art School and have worked internationally as a professional artist for over 46 years. In collaboration with Anne Hayes at Artstation, and together with our associates, he developed interdisciplinary projects in installation and media working in partnership with universities, researchers, local authorities, schools, and public organisations. Artstation's socially engaged practice supports communities in exploring place, identity, and environmental change. Our focus is on climate engagement, guided by the Welsh Government’s Well-being of Future Generations Act (2015), fostering dialogue and local action towards greater social and ecological resilience. He sees Better Bonymaen as a wonderful opportunity for locals to fuse creative development with social action and engagement.

David is passionate about community development and in making meaningful contributions. His experiences in business and community regeneration make a valuable contribution to Better Bon-y-maen. David now retired brings many years from experience from running businesses in the retail and engineering sectors and more recently in managing the Welsh Government’s Communities First programme in the Neath area. David has a MSc in Community Development. While working in this field he has guided his teams to foster collaboration with community members and implement creative solutions to community needs which included developing a sustainable community building and establishing useful lasting relationships with stakeholders. The creation of Better Bonymaen builds on this sustainable goal.

Paul has been a councillor for 28 years, having previously served as a Llansamlet ward councillor for 15 years from 1989 until 2004 and then elected to represent Bonymaen ward in 2012.  He was elected to the former West Glamorgan County Council before being elected to the City & County of Swansea Council. He is the chairperson of the Council's Planning Committee and also the Champion for Disabled People. He is a governor of Cwm Glas Primary School , Cefn Hengoed Community School and a committee member of Bonymaen community centre as well as being a volunteer at Eastside Foodbank. A lifelong resident of Swansea, Paul worked in the bus industry for 22 years before working in training trade union reps from 1994 until 2012. His interests revolve around  transport, sport, travel and politics and his significant skills is community representation and political negotiation will serve the interests of Better Bonymaen well.

Chris grew up in Swansea and is an accredited Baptist minister with 37 years service. He read theology at Oxford.  For much of his ministry he was a chaplain in industry and the community, was Senior Chaplain in the Coventry and Warwickshire workplace chaplaincy team visiting transport workers, Coventry Trades Council and Warwickshire Police; later, working as a community chaplain in east Swansea, he became chair of Swansea East Side foodbank. He has served as company director several times, most recently of the Baptist Union Corporation. Better Bonymaen provides a framework for Chris to further invest his acumen in the service of the community he is surrounded by.

We would really like to hear from anyone who wants to get involved with this exciting venture and join our team. We welcome any person with an interest in making the Bonymaen community the best it can be. We encourage a diverse group of people to show interest and help us achieve our future goals, regardless of age, race, culture, ethnicity.

Use the form on our contact page to reach out in the first instance - we will take it from there !

We would really like to hear from anyone who wants to get involved with this exciting venture and join our team. We welcome any person with an interest in making the Bonymaen community the best it can be. We encourage a diverse group of people to show interest and help us achieve our future goals, regardless of age, race, culture, ethnicity.

Use the form on our contact page to reach out in the first instance - we will take it from there !

We would really like to hear from anyone who wants to get involved with this exciting venture and join our team. We welcome any person with an interest in making the Bonymaen community the best it can be. We encourage a diverse group of people to show interest and help us achieve our future goals, regardless of age, race, culture, ethnicity.

Use the form on our contact page to reach out in the first instance - we will take it from there !

We would really like to hear from anyone who wants to get involved with this exciting venture and join our team. We welcome any person with an interest in making the Bonymaen community the best it can be. We encourage a diverse group of people to show interest and help us achieve our future goals, regardless of age, race, culture, ethnicity.

Use the form on our contact page to reach out in the first instance - we will take it from there !