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Renew Wales Mentors

Renew Wales has a pool of mentors who work all across Wales to help support the groups we are working with. They have a range of expertise and some over different geographical areas.

Take a look at them here

All Mentors

Andrew Burns

I am the Coofounder and Development Manager of Cycle Training Wales a multi-award winning social enterprise that has now been […]

Andrew Capel

I founded the Llanidloes community car share scheme in 2007. Initially it was run by me and 3 other volunteers, […]

Andy Rowland

My interests in the environment, local economy and community dominate my work history, I’m happy to say. I have a […]

Ann MacGarry

I have worked in sustainability education for 30 years (28 years as education officer at CAT, the last 2 years […]

Becky Lloyd

I was brought up in St. David’s, Pembrokeshire, and live there with my partner and children. I’m presently the co-ordinator […]

Beth Ward

I am a founding Director at Drosi Bikes and Delivery Manager at Tempo Time Credits. Coming from a background of […]

Carolyn Ryves

I specialise in designing and building pedal powered generators to promote energy awareness and sustainability in a fun and engaging […]

Cerys Jones

I am Co-founder and Director of Repair Cafe Wales, a repair and reuse organisation that exists to open and support […]

Chris Endacott

A Transport Consultant specialising in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, improved energy efficiency, enhanced safety and reduced public health […]

Cindy Chen

I am the Head of Communications & Engagement at ProMo-Cymru, a social enterprise and charity based in Cardiff but work […]

Claire Turner

I am a tutor at Coppicewood College Cilgerran, teaching adults as part of a small team: coppicing, green wood working, […]

Clare Ferguson-Walker

Who are you, what do you do and why did your organisation get involved with Renew? I am a poet, […]

Corinne Cariad

Since 2015 I have worked with Transition Bro Gwaun (TBG), an environmental volunteer-led organisation based in Fishguard & Goodwick, working […]

David Thorpe

I’m a Founder/Patron of the One Planet Council, (my host organisation for Renew Wales) director of the One Planet Centre […]

Dayana Del Puerto

I am the Multimedia Producer and Director at ProMo-Cymru, the leading Welsh digital agency that works to ensure young people, […]

Deb Winter

Who are you, what do you do and why did your organisation get involved with Renew? I have 30 yrs […]

Derek Cashmore

I have worked in Horticulture and Business for over 40 years in, education, running my own nurseries and garden centre, […]

Eamon Bourke

I am a Photographer and Artist Filmmaker living and raising a family in Wales. I have collaborated (producing films and images) […]

Gareth Tucker

Gareth is a Chartered Engineer who has worked with renewable energy for around fifteen years. He has been involved with […]

Glyn Hudson

Since 2010 I’ve been running OpenEnergyMonitor.org project to design and build open-source low carbon tech to help understand and optimise […]

Heather McClure

Hello, my name is Heather McClure, I work with the Aber Food Surplus team in Aberystwyth to redistribute food waste […]

Hugh Caswell

My name is Hugh Caswell and I have worked as a consultant in energy efficiency for the last ten years. […]

Iain Padwick

I am Iain Padwick and I run Greenfeet Energy Assessments in Penarth. I have been involved voluntarily with Rounded Developments […]

Isla Horton

Hi there, I’m Isla Horton, the Director and one of the co-founders of Grow Cardiff.  We are a tenacious, grassroots […]

Iwan Edwards

Born and raised in the Vale of Clwyd with a background in Ecology and a passion for Gardening, I am […]

Jane O’Brien

Jane has worked within the sustainability sector for over 25 years, skills are turning ideas into realistic projects, enjoys helping […]

Janine Cusworth

I am the Founder and Managing Director of a North Wales based environmental and social enterprise called reSource Denbighshire CIC […]

Jasmine Dale

My background is in regenerating land, natural building and creative thinking. For 10 years I’ve been running training courses from my […]

Jayne Mills

My name is Jayne Mills and I am Director of Praxis, a Community Development and Enterprise Consultancy underpinned by values […]

Jeremy Thorp

My name is Jeremy Thorp and I work for Sharenergy, a not-for-profit cooperative set up in 2011 to provide support […]

Jim Bowen

I am the managing director of Clynfyw CIC, a care farm in north Pembrokeshire which uses the countryside, social enterprise […]

John Cantor

I started working life as a mechanical engineer and refrigeration engineer. My interest in heat pumps stemmed from work at […]

John Gallanders

Currently I am the Chief Officer for AVOW which is the County Voluntary Council for Wrexham for the past 20 […]

John Stone

I’m what you might call an ‘all-round’ ecological/environmental specialist with a particular interest in creating more liveable urban spaces that […]

Lizzie Wynn

I am a sustainable builder, gardener and photographer. I began to regenerate the vegetable garden, as a volunteer, at the […]

Lynne Colston

After 39 years of experience in public sector contracting and supply chain management, I got involved with RENEW when I […]

Margaret Minhinnick

Former secondary school teacher. Respected environmentalist, with over 35 years’ experience across the voluntary sector. Founded and developed Friends of […]

Martin Kemp

I am Martin Kemp, and I run a micro social-enterprise Moral I.T. C.I.C. which explores and builds a sustainable future. […]

Mary Hext

I provide opportunities to enable people to get outside and engage with our natural world. I feel strongly that you […]

Michele Fitzsimmons

I have worked as permaculture landscape designer and teacher for over 20 years. In 2006 I started a landscaping business, […]

Mike Erskine

I’m a professional filmmaker and photographer based in Cardiff with a background working in sustainable development. I’ve produced creative digital […]

Neil Lewis

I was one of the founders of Ynni Sir Gar/ Carmarthenshire Energy Ltd (CEL) and Trydani/ Charge Place Wales Ltd […]

Nina Finnigan

I’m Nina, Coordinator for the Listening Project which sits within the Bryncynon Strategy in the Cynon Valley.  It’s a befriending […]

Paul Cowley

Paul is an engineer, qualified electrician and experienced energy professional with a Masters background in Energy Conservation and Management. He […]

Peter Anderson

My name is Peter Anderson. I’ve been developing digital and face to face tools for meaningful dialogue with stakeholders. Engaging […]

Peter Draper

Hi, my name is Peter Draper and I have been active in the field of community development in and around […]

Roxanne Treacy

I am a Director with Community Energy in Pembrokeshire and Evaluation Manager for the nationwide charity Tempo Time Credits. I […]

Sam Holt

I found Renew Wales through my interest in the Transition movement and the potential to get involved and help groups positively […]

Sioned Haf

My name is Sioned Haf, from Llangadog, Sir Gâr. I have been involved with community projects, sustainability issues and the […]

Steve Garrett

As founder and director of Cardiff’s award-winning Riverside Market, I have twenty years’ experience of running a local food social […]

Steven Jones

I come from a Shropshire farming background and studied sustainable development; ecology and economics. After three or four years in […]

Teresa Walters

I’m the Executive Officer for Tir Coed. We’re a social enterprise and charity that engages people with woodlands through volunteering, […]

Tom O’Kane

I am the director and main grower of Cae Tan community supported agriculture on Gower. We grow food for 125 […]

Business Support

Andrew Burns

I am the Coofounder and Development Manager of Cycle Training Wales a multi-award winning social enterprise that has now been […]

Jane O’Brien

Jane has worked within the sustainability sector for over 25 years, skills are turning ideas into realistic projects, enjoys helping […]

Jeremy Thorp

My name is Jeremy Thorp and I work for Sharenergy, a not-for-profit cooperative set up in 2011 to provide support […]

Jim Bowen

I am the managing director of Clynfyw CIC, a care farm in north Pembrokeshire which uses the countryside, social enterprise […]

John Gallanders

Currently I am the Chief Officer for AVOW which is the County Voluntary Council for Wrexham for the past 20 […]

Lynne Colston

After 39 years of experience in public sector contracting and supply chain management, I got involved with RENEW when I […]

Martin Kemp

I am Martin Kemp, and I run a micro social-enterprise Moral I.T. C.I.C. which explores and builds a sustainable future. […]

Roxanne Treacy

I am a Director with Community Energy in Pembrokeshire and Evaluation Manager for the nationwide charity Tempo Time Credits. I […]

Sioned Haf

My name is Sioned Haf, from Llangadog, Sir Gâr. I have been involved with community projects, sustainability issues and the […]

Teresa Walters

I’m the Executive Officer for Tir Coed. We’re a social enterprise and charity that engages people with woodlands through volunteering, […]

Tom O’Kane

I am the director and main grower of Cae Tan community supported agriculture on Gower. We grow food for 125 […]

Energy

Carolyn Ryves

I specialise in designing and building pedal powered generators to promote energy awareness and sustainability in a fun and engaging […]

David Thorpe

I’m a Founder/Patron of the One Planet Council, (my host organisation for Renew Wales) director of the One Planet Centre […]

Gareth Tucker

Gareth is a Chartered Engineer who has worked with renewable energy for around fifteen years. He has been involved with […]

Hugh Caswell

My name is Hugh Caswell and I have worked as a consultant in energy efficiency for the last ten years. […]

Iain Padwick

I am Iain Padwick and I run Greenfeet Energy Assessments in Penarth. I have been involved voluntarily with Rounded Developments […]

Jane O’Brien

Jane has worked within the sustainability sector for over 25 years, skills are turning ideas into realistic projects, enjoys helping […]

Jeremy Thorp

My name is Jeremy Thorp and I work for Sharenergy, a not-for-profit cooperative set up in 2011 to provide support […]

John Cantor

I started working life as a mechanical engineer and refrigeration engineer. My interest in heat pumps stemmed from work at […]

Margaret Minhinnick

Former secondary school teacher. Respected environmentalist, with over 35 years’ experience across the voluntary sector. Founded and developed Friends of […]

Neil Lewis

I was one of the founders of Ynni Sir Gar/ Carmarthenshire Energy Ltd (CEL) and Trydani/ Charge Place Wales Ltd […]

Paul Cowley

Paul is an engineer, qualified electrician and experienced energy professional with a Masters background in Energy Conservation and Management. He […]

Peter Draper

Hi, my name is Peter Draper and I have been active in the field of community development in and around […]

Sioned Haf

My name is Sioned Haf, from Llangadog, Sir Gâr. I have been involved with community projects, sustainability issues and the […]

Food

Claire Turner

I am a tutor at Coppicewood College Cilgerran, teaching adults as part of a small team: coppicing, green wood working, […]

Corinne Cariad

Since 2015 I have worked with Transition Bro Gwaun (TBG), an environmental volunteer-led organisation based in Fishguard & Goodwick, working […]

Derek Cashmore

I have worked in Horticulture and Business for over 40 years in, education, running my own nurseries and garden centre, […]

Heather McClure

Hello, my name is Heather McClure, I work with the Aber Food Surplus team in Aberystwyth to redistribute food waste […]

Jane O’Brien

Jane has worked within the sustainability sector for over 25 years, skills are turning ideas into realistic projects, enjoys helping […]

Jasmine Dale

My background is in regenerating land, natural building and creative thinking. For 10 years I’ve been running training courses from my […]

Jim Bowen

I am the managing director of Clynfyw CIC, a care farm in north Pembrokeshire which uses the countryside, social enterprise […]

Lizzie Wynn

I am a sustainable builder, gardener and photographer. I began to regenerate the vegetable garden, as a volunteer, at the […]

Mary Hext

I provide opportunities to enable people to get outside and engage with our natural world. I feel strongly that you […]

Michele Fitzsimmons

I have worked as permaculture landscape designer and teacher for over 20 years. In 2006 I started a landscaping business, […]

Sam Holt

I found Renew Wales through my interest in the Transition movement and the potential to get involved and help groups positively […]

Steve Garrett

As founder and director of Cardiff’s award-winning Riverside Market, I have twenty years’ experience of running a local food social […]

Tom O’Kane

I am the director and main grower of Cae Tan community supported agriculture on Gower. We grow food for 125 […]

Land Management

Claire Turner

I am a tutor at Coppicewood College Cilgerran, teaching adults as part of a small team: coppicing, green wood working, […]

David Thorpe

I’m a Founder/Patron of the One Planet Council, (my host organisation for Renew Wales) director of the One Planet Centre […]

Iwan Edwards

Born and raised in the Vale of Clwyd with a background in Ecology and a passion for Gardening, I am […]

Jasmine Dale

My background is in regenerating land, natural building and creative thinking. For 10 years I’ve been running training courses from my […]

Jim Bowen

I am the managing director of Clynfyw CIC, a care farm in north Pembrokeshire which uses the countryside, social enterprise […]

John Stone

I’m what you might call an ‘all-round’ ecological/environmental specialist with a particular interest in creating more liveable urban spaces that […]

Lizzie Wynn

I am a sustainable builder, gardener and photographer. I began to regenerate the vegetable garden, as a volunteer, at the […]

Mary Hext

I provide opportunities to enable people to get outside and engage with our natural world. I feel strongly that you […]

Michele Fitzsimmons

I have worked as permaculture landscape designer and teacher for over 20 years. In 2006 I started a landscaping business, […]

Teresa Walters

I’m the Executive Officer for Tir Coed. We’re a social enterprise and charity that engages people with woodlands through volunteering, […]

Tom O’Kane

I am the director and main grower of Cae Tan community supported agriculture on Gower. We grow food for 125 […]

Project Management and Group Facilitation

Andrew Burns

I am the Coofounder and Development Manager of Cycle Training Wales a multi-award winning social enterprise that has now been […]

Ann MacGarry

I have worked in sustainability education for 30 years (28 years as education officer at CAT, the last 2 years […]

Becky Lloyd

I was brought up in St. David’s, Pembrokeshire, and live there with my partner and children. I’m presently the co-ordinator […]

Beth Ward

I am a founding Director at Drosi Bikes and Delivery Manager at Tempo Time Credits. Coming from a background of […]

Cerys Jones

I am Co-founder and Director of Repair Cafe Wales, a repair and reuse organisation that exists to open and support […]

Claire Turner

I am a tutor at Coppicewood College Cilgerran, teaching adults as part of a small team: coppicing, green wood working, […]

Clare Ferguson-Walker

Who are you, what do you do and why did your organisation get involved with Renew? I am a poet, […]

Corinne Cariad

Since 2015 I have worked with Transition Bro Gwaun (TBG), an environmental volunteer-led organisation based in Fishguard & Goodwick, working […]

David Thorpe

I’m a Founder/Patron of the One Planet Council, (my host organisation for Renew Wales) director of the One Planet Centre […]

Deb Winter

Who are you, what do you do and why did your organisation get involved with Renew? I have 30 yrs […]

Gareth Tucker

Gareth is a Chartered Engineer who has worked with renewable energy for around fifteen years. He has been involved with […]

Jane O’Brien

Jane has worked within the sustainability sector for over 25 years, skills are turning ideas into realistic projects, enjoys helping […]

Jasmine Dale

My background is in regenerating land, natural building and creative thinking. For 10 years I’ve been running training courses from my […]

Jayne Mills

My name is Jayne Mills and I am Director of Praxis, a Community Development and Enterprise Consultancy underpinned by values […]

Jeremy Thorp

My name is Jeremy Thorp and I work for Sharenergy, a not-for-profit cooperative set up in 2011 to provide support […]

Jim Bowen

I am the managing director of Clynfyw CIC, a care farm in north Pembrokeshire which uses the countryside, social enterprise […]

John Gallanders

Currently I am the Chief Officer for AVOW which is the County Voluntary Council for Wrexham for the past 20 […]

Margaret Minhinnick

Former secondary school teacher. Respected environmentalist, with over 35 years’ experience across the voluntary sector. Founded and developed Friends of […]

Martin Kemp

I am Martin Kemp, and I run a micro social-enterprise Moral I.T. C.I.C. which explores and builds a sustainable future. […]

Peter Anderson

My name is Peter Anderson. I’ve been developing digital and face to face tools for meaningful dialogue with stakeholders. Engaging […]

Steve Garrett

As founder and director of Cardiff’s award-winning Riverside Market, I have twenty years’ experience of running a local food social […]

Teresa Walters

I’m the Executive Officer for Tir Coed. We’re a social enterprise and charity that engages people with woodlands through volunteering, […]