Influencing Policy and Professional Practice

• PAN Cymru members organise and engage in conferences, workshops and events to educate and inform policy & decision makers… PAN members present on the social work degree programme at Swansea University…"

• "PAN is able to help you to facilitate Most Significant Change processes with shared learning through qualitative evaluation and personal stories."

''Gaia is co-chair of the PAN Cymru Board and a parent with lived experience. She supports PAN’s work in the community and delivers tr''aining to parents and professionals. Gaia believes in building bridges between families and services and is passionate about changing how parents are treated in child protection.''

PAN Cymru Board of Directors and Volunteers – Meet the Team

The PAN Cymru Board of Directors and Volunteers forms the foundation of our organisation. They lead the vision for a more just and compassionate approach to supporting parents in child protection, championing parent voice, and ensuring that peer support and participation are embedded at every level - strengthened by meaningful collaboration between parents and professional allies.

''Fiona is a parent board member with lived experience as a mother of a child with additional needs and as a grandparent. Introduced to PAN by a social worker, she is passionate about peer support, reducing stigma, and is planning a future career in social work.''

''Gareth is a parent board member and father of a growing family. He values the support he received and wants other fathers to have the same. He’s committed to strengthening parent-to-parent support and improving communication between parents and professionals to help families achieve positive outcomes.''

''Fiona Macleod is a strategic advisor and consultant to PAN, seconded by Neath Port Talbot. She has shaped the network’s vision and continues to guide its growth, fostering peer advocacy with parents and professionals to create lasting, transformative change through empathy, connection, and the power of care.''

''Aaron is a professional board member and Family Support Practitioner in Neath Port Talbot. He’s studying social care and lives in Bridgend with his fiancée and children. Drawing on lived experience, Aaron is passionate about walking alongside families and building meaningful peer support within the child protection system.''

''Sian holds a key leadership role in PAN Cymru. With over 25 years’ experience as a health visitor and psychotherapist, she champions trauma-informed, co-produced approaches. Sian believes in the power of peer support and strong parent-child relationships to promote recovery, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.''

''Belinda is Chair of the PAN Cymru CIC Board. A health visitor and researcher, she advocates for parents who have lost children into care. She founded the “Positive Steps” initiative and works in partnership with parents to build empathy, reduce stigma, and drive systemic change.''

''Kim is Deputy Manager of a Family Support Team in Neath Port Talbot. She is a passionate advocate for parents and families, with specialist knowledge in domestic abuse, trauma, and recovery. Kim champions the use of outdoor programmes to empower families and brings warmth, insight, and leadership to PAN Cymru’s work.''

''Kayleigh is a long-standing PAN member and volunteer who plays a vital role in planning, organising, and supporting events. Featured in the BBC article “My Kids Are in Care – Don’t Judge Me,” she inspires others with her honesty, warmth, and belief that every parent’s voice matters—including her own.''

''Rob is an IT infrastructure specialist with a strong commitment to community and compassion. He brings decades of technical expertise to PAN Cymru, supporting digital development and strategic planning. Rob’s calm, solutions-focused approach and belief in social equity make him a valued contributor to PAN’s mission and growth.''

Gaia Davies

Fiona Maxwell

Gareth Davies

Fiona MacLeod

Aaron Salter

Sian Erickson

Belinda Hannah

Kim James

Kayleigh Chatfield

Rob Colegate

''Clare Meek is PAN Cymru’s Treasurer, bringing over 30 years of experience in finance and business excellence. A Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA), Clare brings her expertise to support meaningful change. She values collaboration, clarity, and care — helping PAN grow with purpose, integrity, and long-term sustainability.''

Clare Meek

Ian Rees

''Ian is a long-time social worker, community development practitioner, and former filmmaker whose work is rooted in social justice and human rights. He is committed to challenging inequality and amplifying marginalised voices. Through knowledge mobilisation, Ian helps PAN Cymru connect lived experience with systems change, advancing equity, dignity, and collective empowerment.''

Annie Young

''Annie is a dedicated PAN volunteer and Parent Advocacy Support Worker with a huge passion for wellbeing, mental health, and positive thinking. She supports parents’ one-to-one, helping them build confidence, be heard, and strengthen family life. A busy mum of three boys, Annie uplifts others and leads with compassion and courage.''

Mathew Turner

''Matthew is a valued PAN volunteer and proud dad of five, including twins. With lived experience and a background in social work studies, he brings empathy, insight, and honesty to the group. His growing confidence helps other dads feel heard, supported, and empowered to share their own stories.''

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