Our Patron
THE REVD GARETH POWELL DL
Gareth Powell is the Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Coordinator for Marie Curie, Wales. He has a long association with Cardiff University currently serving as a Pro-Chancellor. He holds a number of trusteeships in national charities and is a qualified mediator. Gareth was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Gwent in 2025.
Our Trustees
CHAIRMAN: ALISON STROUD
Dr Alison Stroud is the retired Head of Speech and Language Therapy in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and retired Head of Wales Office for Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
She regularly gave advice and evidence to Welsh Government committees across Health and Education and was influential on early language strategies for children and the links between poverty and deprivation. She championed early prevention measures as well as support for those in youth offending services.
VICE-CHAIRMAN: CAROLINE WOOLLARD
A journalist by profession, Caroline has worked for BBC Radio and local newspapers, including as Chief Sub Editor of the South Wales Argus. She retired as Production Manager for Newsquest Group Publishing Services in January 2024.
She is Ministry Area Warden for Abergavenny Ministry Area, a Lay Canon of Newport Cathedral, a member of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales, and Chair of the Fr Ignatius Memorial Trust. She has one daughter and two granddaughters.
TREASURER: ALAN FREEBURY
Alan Freebury MRICS MCIOB. Alan is a retired chartered Quantity Surveyor. Alan moved back to Monmouthshire and settled in Abergavenny after living in a small village (Redlynch) in the New Forest for 36 years where he was a Church Warden for many years. On formation of the Forest & Avon team of six churches he served as Lay Chair of the Team Council and was a member of the Deanery and Diocesan Synods in the Salisbury Diocese
THE REVEREND MICHAEL MARSDEN
Michael was ordained in 1982 and has been Lead Chaplain at Nevill Hall Hospital since 2001having previously served in a number of parishes and healthcare settings throughout South Wales. He is involved in nurse training and lectures regularly at the University of South Wales. He has also been a member of the Crime Prevention Panel whilst serving as Rector of Merthyr Tydfil.
He is married with two adult daughters and a Parson Jack Russell called Toby.
THE REVEREND ANDREW WILLIE
Andrew Willie is an Anglican priest who retired to Abergavenny and still takes services in the area. In Newport, where he was vicar of St Marks, he served as a Street Pastor and found himself ministering to young people in need. He knows how the work of 7Corners is valued by youngsters and, indeed, adults in the Abergavenny area and for that reason was pleased to be asked to be a trustee of 7Corners.
Our other trustee is:
- Keith Rutherford
Our Chaplain
