Abergele Community Action is a local, community based registered charity, governed by a Board of Trustees who have a collective wide range of skills and experience with a passion to make real change, not only in individual lives, but also in the community.
Mission Statement
Abergele Community Action works with the local community to deliver life-changing, sustainable projects to meet the demands of social and economic inclusion - providing people with the support and encouragement to lessen dependency and improve physical and emotional wellbeing.
We uphold the values of compassion, justice, dignity, and community with the strategic goal of ending the need for our services, whilst recognising that we will serve people in the community for as long as we are needed.
Linda Tavernor is the Company Secretary and is responsible for finance and funding. Linda has many years’ experience of managing community projects including developing and delivering them, as well as sourcing and applying for funding. Linda has a passion for justice and has always worked in the community to provide opportunities and activities which enable people to fulfil their potential.
Our Trustees:
Tracey Brennan chairs the board and is committed to improving opportunities and facilities for local people. She lives in Abergele and serves on the Town Council. She has many years of management experience. She has recently established Abergele Conservation Trust to safeguard the future of the old school building in Abergele, Yr Hen Ysgol.
Richard Tavernor has over 25 years of entrepreneurial and industry experience, with expertise in financial services and software platforms, business development, management and marketing.
Charles Martin McCoubrey is a local businessman with experience in the housing market. He sits on the Town Council and is currently leader of Conwy County Borough Council.
Alan Hunter has worked for a local business and sits on the Town Council and is a member of Conwy County Borough Council. He has a commitment to and passion for the local community.
Amy Woolley is an active member of the community. She is married with two children who attend the local school. She is committed to improving opportunities for people in the community.
Dominic Davies is Student/Junior Researcher for the Welsh Conservative Party who lives locally and attended local schools.
Mark Jones is a dedicated community volunteer in North Wales who champions inclusion, accessibility, and social connection. He has held leadership roles in Abergele Rotary Club and supports Learning Disability Wales’s Gig Buddies Cymru as a Transport Ambassador.
His lived experience of disability helps him understand local challenges and strengthens his commitment to keeping community action inclusive and responsive.
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