Meet our Chair, Trustees and members of our Board. Hear why they love Grangetown and the difference the Pavilion makes here. We hope to meet and tell you more very soon.
“I love the opportunity the Pavilion provided for residents to take ownership of a much-loved space and to give it a new lease of life! And I love what’s happened since…”
“I believe Universities should be part of daily lives in their local communities, and through Cardiff University’s Community Gateway and the Welsh School of Architecture, I’ve been lucky to have been able to collaborate with others here for over 10 years…”
"My name is Kevin Roberts, and I am based in North Wales. My career to date has been spent supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain access to sport and physical activity opportunities, most recently through the lens of fundraising, grants and sustainability. I joined Grange Pavilion to help make a difference to a strong grass roots charity who make an invaluable contribution to their community."
“Grangetown feels like an international village which deserves a village hall. The Pavilion delivers that, and we all get to know people we might not otherwise have met!”
“I am passionate about community and feel the Pavilion brings people together and offers opportunities for us to improve things together….”
"As a resident of Grangetown, I became involved with Grange Pavilion and the Community Gateway project to help make Grangetown an even better place for all our residents. It’s a unique and very special area because of the people who live and work here."
“I’ve been involved with the Pavilion since I was 15. This is a loving, caring, welcoming community. The Pavilion provided a space for me as part of the youth forum, and it continues to do so. It’s really special to me.”
“I am really enjoying working with members of this community. As part of the university team, I’m looking forward to helping develop more partnership events and activities…”
Liz has lived in Grangetown for over 15 years, and currently works for a not-for-profit organisation, but brings vast PR and comms experience gleaned from a career. both in corporate and self-employed business. Liz’s career is defined by her published research into, and commitment to, supporting better pathways for women in construction, a journey which was established from the outputs of her PhD, written on the subject of the Royal Gold Medal of the RIBA, and completed in 2012.
"As a Grangetown resident for almost 20 years, I am proud to be a Board Member of the Grange Pavilion and am passionate about its role as an inclusive, welcoming space for the whole community. I have a strong interest in developing and promoting the Welsh language, championing inclusivity, and ensuring a high-quality customer experience for everyone who uses the Pavilion. I am committed to helping the Pavilion grow as a vibrant, accessible hub where people feel valued, represented, and inspired to connect."
"I am passionate about supporting the local community and helping create spaces where people feel welcome, connected and empowered. I am joining the Grange Pavilion board because I want to give back, support the amazing work already being done, and help the Pavilion continue to grow as a hub for opportunity, inclusion and community spirit. I hope to bring positive energy, practical support, and my business and professional experience to help the Pavilion continue making a meaningful difference in the community."
"Grangetown has been my home since 2005, during which time Grangetown Gardens has always been the Garden of Grangetown. I’m passionate about gardening, accessible natural green-space and have worked in nature conservation, most recently for Natural Resources Wales, for over 30 years. I love what the development of the Grange Pavilion has done to make the whole of Grange Gardens accessible to all. A life changing accident in 2018 has meant that I have come to appreciate this even more and now feel ready to give something back"
"I’ve lived in Grangetown for over 20 years and I want to see Grange Pavilion thrive and be at the heart of the community. In my professional life I’m MD of Beaufort Research, one of Wales’ leading marketing and social research agencies. In my spare time I’m heavily involved in the local community – I’m one of the lead organisers of Keep Grangetown Tidy and the Stockland Street Planters and a committee member of Grangetown Local History Society. I hope I can use my business skills and my community experience to help the Pavilion go from strength to strength."
"Hi, I’m Shoruk. I’m a community organiser, architecture graduate, and Director of the Grange Pavilion Youth Forum. My story, like many others, started in the old Bowls Pavilion. Over the years, I’ve been involved in helping create opportunities for young people in Grangetown through projects like the Training Ground Café, mentoring, community action, research, partnership building, and community events. I’ve joined the Grange Pavilion board because Cardiff South is an awesome place, and the people here are even more awesome. The building has achieved phenomenal milestones, and with a 99-year lease and the right attitude, we as a community can continue to support each other for generations to come 😊"
"As a resident of Grangetown for almost 30 years, I am passionate about supporting my local community and promoting inclusion and cohesion, ensuring that services are accessible and welcoming to all. I am the Head of Services and Operations at Race Equality First, where I oversee Advice Service Managers, sessional workers, and volunteers supporting community activities across Wales, and lead the Discrimination & Hate Crime service. I provide advocacy, advice, and mediation for individuals affected by hate crime and discrimination, and deliver training and workshops on these issues, as well as cultural awareness."
"Steffan Dafydd is a Cardiff-based graphic designer, artist and marketer who lives in Grangetown. Through his creative practice he works across music, arts and community projects, creating visual identities, artwork and campaigns that help people connect with culture and creativity. He is particularly interested in collaboration, bilingual engagement and making creative opportunities accessible to more people and regularly delivers workshops and participatory projects in Cardiff and beyond."
"As someone who has lived in Grangetown my entire life, I am deeply passionate about helping the community continue to thrive. I believe wholeheartedly in the Pavilion’s mission to create opportunities, empower residents, and nurture a welcoming, inclusive space at the heart of our neighbourhood."