Working across our two offices (our base in Narberth, and our Living Well Centre in Carmarthen) we are an open, innovative, and supportive team, that works well together as one team with our partners; delivering on our passion for people, and the ideas and actions that positively change and empower communities. Meet the team below:
Meet The Team
Cris Tomos
CEO and Enterprise and Business Coordinator
Cris is the new Chief Executive Officer and Enterprise and Business Coordinator for PLANED. Cris was initially on the board of PLANED from 2006 before joining the team as a member of staff in February 2016. Cris has been heavily involved with community development and has been a volunteer for several years on many projects, from Village Hall Treasurer to Board Member of 4CG Cooperative; community owned car parks, retail, offices, workshops and craft centre. In 2013 4CG also bought the old Police Station and Court House in Cardigan.
Cris is the Chair of Cwm Arian Renewable Energy cooperative with plans to develop renewable energy and low carbon solutions for communities in West Wales. Cris received the award of Welsh Co-operator of the Year in 2012 and Welsh Social Enterprise Champion of the year in 2013 Cris supported the community purchase of Tafarn Sinc where 509 people raised over £400,000 to buy the iconic pub in North Pembrokeshire.
From 2017 to 2022, Cris was elected as the county councillor for Crymych ward and was the Pembrokeshire county cabinet member for the Environment and the Welsh Language.
e: cris.tomos@planed.org.uk
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Stuart D. Berry
Cultural Coordinator
Stuart joined PLANED in October 2019 as Cultural Coordinator.
Prior to joining PLANED Stuart was Manager of Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, where displays focus on one of Wales’ most important military and industrial towns.
Stuart’s career in museums and heritage started in 1999, working for museum services in Sheffield and Gloucester before spending nine years working for the National Coal Mining Museum for England, in Wakefield. Stuart has spent time as a freelance museums consultant and also worked as an English Teacher in Taiwan for two years. Stuart’s first degree was in Archaeological Science and Geology, and he has a Master’s degree in Museum Studies.
Stuart is a committee member for the Digital Learning Network, a national network of cultural professionals who use technology for public engagement and learning. He is also a School Governor at Wolfscastle School in north Pembrokeshire, and an Assistant Scout leader for the Beaver section of 1st Goodwick Scouts.
e: stuart.berry@planed.org.uk
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Jo Buy
Receptionist & Administrative Support
Jo joined PLANED in July 2024 as our Receptionist, bringing with her lots of reception and administration experience from her previous role in the NHS.
Jo is a graduate of Swansea University, achieving a joint honours degree in Social Policy and Sociology.
She has worked within social care for a private company, and for PCC for over 12 years, so has great experience of helping and supporting people, from lots of different backgrounds, and with different needs
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Julie Davies
Finance & HR Officer
Julie Davies joined PLANED in June 2017, and is our Finance & HR Officer.
Having worked within Pembrokeshire for SPDC, PCC, PSM International, Birribi and previously for PLANED, Julie brings considerable experience in areas such as administration, system implementation and office management.
Julie, whilst leading on administrative support, data protection and HR admin for PLANED, has also actively been involved in supporting the Tafarn Sinc Community Share Scheme, and continues to provide administrative support when required.
Julie is also responsible for the implementation of our CRM system, monitoring and maintaining the data within, and supporting staff to use the system.
e: julie.davies@planed.org.uk
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John Ewart
CWBR Project Coordinator
John Ewart joined PLANED in January 2018 on the DATRIS Project, then coordinated another National Lottery Funded project called Cadarnhad. He is now the project coordinator for the new CWBR Three Counties National Lottery Funded project.
Prior to joining PLANED John worked in education as a University Lecturer, a Secondary School Teacher and an Adult Learning Tutor.
e: john.ewart@planed.org.uk
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Lee James
Micro-Care Coordinator
Lee joined PLANED in September 2019 as a Community Enterprise Officer (also known as Community Catalyst).
After completing the Skills for Care Leadership and Management Programme, Lee worked as Commissioning Officer for older people and mental health for Camden Council. He then returned to Wales to work as Regional Project Manager for Dewis Cymru, the online wellbeing resource directory, based in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. This involved persuading community resources to join the online directory and promoting the website to professionals and the public as the place to find wellbeing information and support.
At PLANED, Lee’s role is to encourage and support the set-up of community enterprises that help people to live as independently as possible. In doing this, Lee works collaboratively with local partners such as Pembrokeshire County Council and PAVS, as well as the successful Community Catalysts project in Somerset.
e: lee.james@planed.org.uk
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Saffron John
CWBR Project Support Officer
Saffron is our additional CWBR Project Support Officer, as brings experience, including a BSc Applied Psychology Degree.
Saffron has also worked as an 1:1 LSA for children with additional learning needs in a range of different primary and secondary schools.
As a fluent Welsh speaker, and working across a number of community, public facing roles to dates, Saffron in her spare time is a keen baker, and likes to explore the outdoors with her children.
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Cerys Jones
Administrative Assistant
Cerys joined PLANED in August 2025 after completing her A Levels and is currently studying towards a Level 3 qualification in Digital Marketing.
In her role, she supports digital communications and community projects, helping to promote activities and engage audiences online. Cerys enjoys developing her skills in content creation and social media while contributing to the team’s work across West Wales.
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Tracey Jones
Micro-Enterprise Catalyst - Carmarthenshire
Before joining PLANED in June 2025, Tracey’s experience involved working with families and young people, in roles such as a Young Carer Co-ordinator, and Family Support worker. She enjoys learning, and has a range of qualifications from a degree in BA Early Years, to a Level 5 in Leadership and Management, and other more niche courses, such as counselling skills, and BSL.
Tracey is a Welsh Speaker, and has a passion for raising money for different charities and for helping people feel empowered, and is looking forward to taking on the role of the Catalyst for Care, for Carmarthenshire.
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Sue Latham
Food & Communities – Project Coordinator
Currently overseeing the Pembrokeshire Local Food Partnership, in addition to our Vending Fresh Food Project across the region, Sue joined Planed in August 2022 as Project Coordinator for Pembrokeshire Fresh Community Vending Project (PFCV).
Having spent the majority of her working career in local government, followed by her own freelance event management consultancy, Sue moved to south west Wales from Kent around 7 years ago. She has a wealth of operational, project management and community engagement experience and has most recently been working as UK Operations Manager for a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and brain injuries.
Away from the office, she continues, along with her partner, the refurbishment of their house and any spare time is spent enjoying walks with their dogs and riding her horse.
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Sue Lewis
Micro-Enterprise Catalyst - Ceredigion
Sue joined Planed in January 2024 as a Micro Enterprise Catalyst for Ceredigion in partnership with Ceredigion County Council.
Before Planed, Sue was the Business Development Officer for Ceredigion Citizens Advice and also worked as a Befriending Life Links Coordinator in Ceredigion for Age Cymru Dyfed. Sue is also the project officer for the £1.3m Aberporth Village Hall rebuild creating a warm and welcoming community hub.
She is currently chair of Clynfyw Care Farm CIC and also sits on the boards of Span Arts and Small World Theatre as well as being a governor at Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi and Ysgol Gymunedol Aberporth.
After the successful implementation and management of the Pembrokeshire Micro Enterprise Directory that is supporting local people to have more choice and control over the support they have led by Lee James, Sue will be looking to replicate this model across Ceredigion.
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Linda Miller
Carmarthenshire Living Well Centre - Administrative Officer
Linda joined PLANED in spring 2025 in our new, "Carmarthenshire Living Well Centre".
Bringing a wealth of experience, from over 20 years administrative lead work in the NHS, including being a workplace wellbeing champion, to more recently, working on an Essential Skills Project for Adults, via Coleg Sir Gar.
Linda now covers the administrative oversight of the Living Well Centre, and coordinates the activities and outputs, working with the partners, and clients who attend.
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Hafren Parry
CWBR and Porth Gwyrdd Project Support Officer
Hafren joined PLANED in June 2023 on the Cadarnhad Project. She is now the Pembrokeshire CWBR support officer and a Job Coach with the Porth Gwyrdd Project. Hafren has extensive experience supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds in both health and education settings. Hafren is a fluent Welsh speaker and is committed to helping others achieve positive outcomes through compassionate, adaptable, and high-quality support.
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Hannah Rackham
CWBR Project Support Officer
Hannah is a project officer with the CWBR Three Counties project.
Hannah has been involved in youth work in West Wales, both public and private sector, for over thirty years. She has a number of higher level qualifications and practical experience when it comes to supporting young people having worked at Pembrokeshire County Council, Barnados, POINT Young Persons’ Trust and Small World Theatre.
In her spare time, Hannah enjoys performing and listening to all sorts of music from punk to musical theatre. Hannah is also a very keen outdoor swimmer.
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Vicki Travers-Milne
Porth Gwyrdd Project Support Officer
Vicki has seventeen years’ experience working within the third sector in Pembrokeshire and across West Wales, supporting community development, securing funding and delivering sustainable projects for the local community.
Vicki was previously employed as a Development Officer by NDCSA, the registered charity and community association that operate Bloomfield House Community Centre in Narberth. Her projects there included the implementation and construction of a new Recreation Sports Hall, the PLANED funded Narberth Community Fridge project and several energy savings initiatives.
Vicki has a BA Hons in English Literature and Women’s Studies and recently completed an Open University course in Renewable Energy.
In her spare time Vicki is a keen surfer, previously holding the title Welsh National Surfing Champion in
2003 and represented Wales at the European Championships in 2004.
She is currently a community representative on Pembrokeshire Surf Club’s Committee.
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