Who we are

Our team are passionate about creating conversations and culture where people and communities grow, strengthen and flourish.

FOUNDER & CHIEF EXEC

Richard set up the organisation in 2013 to bring fresh perspectives to British public life.

Read more about Richard here

Olivia Phillips

PROJECT ASSISTANT

Liv supports the backroom operations and delivery strategy for Coleridge Cymru.

Mary-Anne Roberts

ADVISOR TO TRUSTEES

Mary-Anne is an artist based in Wales and a 2021 Turner Prize nominee 

Robin Morrison

TRUSTEE

Robin is a former chair of the Institute of Directors in South Wales and social affairs advisor to the Church in Wales

Rebecca Warner

ADVISOR TO TRUSTEES

Rebecca is a former BBC Radio 3 producer and works in the arts in Wales.

Linda Evans

ADVISOR TO TRUSTEES

Scientist and food writer. You can buy Linda’s amazing book on eating more vegetables here.

Helen Parry

TRUSTEE

Helen is a West Wales business woman with experience in hospitality and manufacturing, and is our financial Trustee

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Anna Bessant

TRUSTEE

Anna is a stained glass artist and works in the Usk valley as a priest.