Chief Executive Officer

Stuart has 25 years of experience in heritage and community projects. He is formerly the manager of Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, and was then the lead at PLANED for their culture, heritage and tourism projects, before taking on this exciting role as Haverfordwest Heritage’s first Chief Executive Officer.

Director, Chair

Richard is an artist and former Haverfordwest town councillor with experience in collectively managing several public amenity areas such as the town’s racecourse parks and playing fields, the community centre, and former graveyards, which are now wildlife pocket parks. He also has experience of fundraising and community engagement as a Director for a local community-initiated slaughterhouse.

Director, Vice Chair

Retired headmaster and history teacher, currently renovating own heritage building project and enthusiastic supporter of Haverfordwest history.

Director, Treasurer

Long-time Haverfordwest resident, Kay is an experienced accountant and charity trustee.

Director

Dr Carol Ash spent the last 20 years of her working career with NHS Blood and Transplant predominantly leading on transformational change projects and programmes. Carol is a native Welsh speaker, originally from Cardiganshire, and enjoys walking, skiing, sailing, horseriding and gardening.

“Mae’n anrhydedd bod yn rhan o Hyb Treftadaeth Hwlffordd”

Project Manager, Printworks

Heidi is an experienced social graphic design and printmaker, with 30 years' experience of branding and marketing for the third sector. She is a part-time lecturer in art and design at Pembrokeshire College and founder of Popty Press.

Advisor, Fundraising

Gitti Coats is a Director of Haverhub. She successfully acquired, renovated and reopened the town’s historic grade 2 listed old post office, securing the building for the community. Experienced in fundraising and large-scale property renovation, Gitti brings acutely relevant experience to the team.

Advisor, Architect

Chris is an experienced architect and lecturer in architecture. As a former Haverfordwest Town Councillor he has in-depth knowledge of the Haverfordwest community and built environment.

Honorary President, Historian

Dr Simon Hancock is a well-respected expert on Haverfordwest history. He is a published author on Haverfordwest, and curator of Haverfordwest Museum, with a Ph.D. from Cardiff University for his thesis on Pembrokeshire in the first world war. He is a Pembrokeshire County Council Councillor, a trustee of the Pembrokeshire Historic Buildings Trust, and Chair of the Haverfordwest Civic Society.

Advisor, Heritage Property

Dr Susan North-Bates is an architectural historian with a specialism in architectural conservation and vernacular buildings. Susana is an experienced artist, having Arts Council England supported solo and touring exhibitions, and a former member of Yorkshire Artspace Society, sourcing and providing affordable studio and workshop space for artists, designers and craftspeople.

Advisor, Heritage Building Conservation

Matt is the former Historic Building Conservation Officer at Pembrokeshire County Council, and now Built Heritage Officer for Carmarthenshire County Council.

Advisor, Town Planning

Pete is an experienced town planner, currently working at Pembrokeshire County Council and previously having worked at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and through his own consultancy.

Advisor, Communications & Engagement

Anna has specialised in delivering communications and engagement campaigns throughout her career and has worked on nationally important projects for public and private sector organisations. She is passionate about using her skills to secure the brightest possible future for Pembrokeshire’s communities.