South Wales Outdoor Providers Group (SWOAPG) is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in Wales (No 11492917).
SWOAPG is managed by a Steering Group comprising up to 12 Members, some of whom have also chosen to serve as our Company Directors.
A Coordinator, engaged by the Board of Directors through a paid contract for services, operates our day-to-day business in accordance with strategies, policies, practices and priorities agreed by the Board of Directors, the Steering Group and Members. The Coordinator also acts as our Company Secretary and attends (but has no vote at) meetings of the Steering Group and Board of Directors.
Our Steering Group Members| Forename | Surname | Business / Organisation | Role(s) | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen | Bird | LoadedUK | Director | Jul 2020 (Director Jul 2021) & Jan 2024 |
| Mark | Davies | Ancient Boar Adventures | Co-opted Mar 2025 | |
| Steffan | Davies | Hawk Adventures / Hawk Associates | Jul 2020 & Jan 2024 | |
| Lee | Garbett | Quest Adventures | Nov 2021 & Dec 2024 | |
| Dave | Grimes | Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre | Director | Nov 2021 & Dec 2024 |
| Peter | Jeffery | Arc Adventures | Dec 2021 & Nov 2022 | |
| James | Martin | Call of the Wild Ltd | Dec 2022 & Jan 2024 | |
| Ant | Morgan | Ant Morgan Coaching | Nov 2022 | |
| Jethro | Moore | Adventure Beyond Ltd | Director | 2010 (Director Nov 2021) & Jan 2024 |
| Cath | Parker | Parc Bryn Bach | Jan 2024 & Dec 2024 | |
| Steve | Rayner | Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits | Coordinator, Secretary | |
| Mike | Smith | Parkwood Outdoors | Nov 2021 & Dec 2024 (Director Feb 2023 & Jan 2024) | |
| Mark | Soanes | Call of the Wild Ltd | Director | 2010 & Nov 2022 (Director Nov 2018 & Nov 2022) |
SWOAPG’s operations are governed by Articles of Association and Terms of Reference: