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

Mary-Anne Roberts

ADVISOR TO TRUSTEES

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

Carys Stallard

TRUSTEE

Carys is an environmental advocate and former BBC journalist known for her work with grassroots campaigining, on community cohesion, and championing the Welsh language.

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.