Meet Our Team

Hugh

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive, Hugh is responsible for the organisation’s direction; leading, shaping and focussing CiW’s energies and activities to improve coordination across the sector and maximize the impact for children

Sean

Policy Director

Sean is responsible for work in the fields of child poverty, children’s rights, safeguarding, looked after children, advocacy and issues relating to refugees, asylum-seekers and migrating families. He also oversees the work of the Policy and Development Team, including the Young Wales participation initiative.

Karen

Policy Officer, Child Poverty & Vulnerable Children

Karen is responsible for development work in the field of disadvantaged children, including those living in poverty and disabled children.

Anna

Policy Officer, Children's Rights

Anna is responsible for development work in the field of family support, early years, childcare and children’s rights.

Kate T

Development Officer, Price of Pupil Poverty

Kate is responsible for the second phase of our project entitled “Taking a Whole School Approach to Improving the Well-being of children from low income and disadvantaged families.” She is working with schools in consortia areas across Wales to further this work.

Abigail

Development Officer, Price of Pupil Poverty

Fatiha

Development Officer - Parents Connect Wales

Rachel B

Research and Policy Information Officer

Sheree

Development Officer (Getting Ready Project)

Tegan

Senior Participation Officer (Young Wales)

Tegan oversees the work of the Young Wales Project Board, our consultation activities with children and young people, and works to develop and deliver a strategy to grow the reach and prominence of Young Wales.

Frances

Development Officer, Participation

Bethany

Development Officer

Claire H

Development Officer ALN (Additional Learning Needs)

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Rachel C

Development Officer (Consultations)

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Russell

Development Officer (Participation)

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Claire

Senior Training Officer

Claire oversees the Children in Wales training and commissioned training programme, as well as the work of the Training Officers. Claire has particular expertise in training around child protection, safeguarding and children’s rights.

Sian

Training Officer

Natalie

Training Officer

Natasha

Senior Communications Officer

Louise

Membership Co-ordinator

Louise is responsible for supporting Children in Wales’ members to ensure that they receive their range of benefits. She also assists with marketing the organisation effectively and organising events and conferences.

Zenyx

Communications Officer

Claire

IRM Foster & Adoption Contract Manager

Rachel

Administrator

Stephanie

Finance and Operations Director

Stephanie has overall responsibility for managing Children in Wales’ budget and finances, and is also responsible for ensuring that the organisation’s offices and equipment are maintained. Stephanie also oversees the work of the Finance Team.

Gareth C

Trainee Finance Assistant

Salim

Data & Monitoring Assistant

Caroline

Administration Manager

Caroline is responsible for matters relating to the governance of the organisation. This includes the Trustee Board, Policy Council, and the revision and development of policies and procedures.

Fiona

Administrator (HR)

Fiona also undertakes human resources work for Children in Wales and oversees the work of the Administrative Assistants.

Kelly

Administrative Assistant/ Training Administrator

Kelly is responsible for all administrative tasks linked to our training courses, together with our conferences and events.