The Copper Kingdom is operated by Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust a Charity limited by guarantee.The Trust’s aim is to conserve the industrial and natural landscapes of Mynydd Parys, Dyffryn Adda and Porth Amlwch, whilst recognising the legal rights and reasonable expectations of the landowners and occupiers.
Aims and objectives of the Trust
- To consolidate or restore historical features and sites.
- To promote knowledge and understanding of local industrial, social and natural history through the fostering of scientific and historical research, and the dissemination of knowledge so gained through the publication of learned papers, etc.
- To provide a forum in which all of those having an interest in the designated sites may express their views concerning their management, development and conservation.
- To develop sites to the benefit of the local community and to nurture pride in its industrial heritage and place.
- To encourage community participation in the work of the Trust, and to facilitate public access to, and enjoyment of, the designated sites.
- To seek funding towards the realisation of the Trust’s aims and objectives.
The Trust is always interested in hearing from people who would like to join us in preserving the industrial heritage of the Amlwch area. For more information please contact us : trustees@copperkingdom.co.uk
Patrons of Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust
Ieuan Wyn Jones
Siân Lloyd
Management of Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust
The governing body comprises a voluntary board of trustee directors who bring experience and academic knowledge of the area, its history and geology, as well as local knowledge and experience in running cultural, commercial and social businesses.
Trustee Directors
Michael R Williams (Chair) (BA (Hons) Banking and Finance)
Mike currently delivers a project supporting the succession options for commercial businesses in North Wales, specialising in Employee Ownership as a model that preserves local jobs, for Cwmpas. He was previously a career banker with HSBC, being an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and having an honours degree in Banking and Finance. Mike chaired a social enterprise in Llanddaniel Fab, Anglesey, for 18 years and is a former chair of the PTA in Llanfairpwll as well as a former governor of Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones in Amlwch. He was a community councillor for 10 years in Llanddaniel Fab, serving two years as chair. Additionally, he served for two years on the board of a local Citizens Advice Bureau. Mike was born and bred in Amlwch, his interest in the industrial history of Parys Mountain developing from the time he spent exploring the mountain in his youth.
David Wagstaff
Past director of an Engineering Company and proprietor of an engineering business concerned with the manufacture of special purpose machinery for the textile and chemical industries. Part time Patrol Ranger in the Peak District National Park following a course in training by the Peak Park Ranger Service. Holder of the British Mountain Leadership Certificate. Organiser of the Trust’s volunteer warden service. Currently a blue badge Tourist Guide in North Wales and professional tourist guide. Member of the Parys Underground Group
Alys Williams
A professional barrister and native Welsh-speaker born in North Wales. Professional knowledge areas include Public, Professional Discipline, Commercial Property. Alys is a keen outdoor walker with travel interests.
Trevor Evers
A communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience gained in the aviation, tourism, culture and rail industries. Trevor has a proven track record in creating and executing communications campaigns to local, regional, national and international media outlets.
Board Members
Neil Summers BSc, MAa
Neil Summers worked as a Chartered Chemist and Chemical Engineer for 25 years before changing to a career in IT. Recently retired as Head of IT for a local organisation, he now runs his own computer consultancy business. He has held various roles with AIHT and Parys Underground Group for the last 25 years. A former chair of the PTA and a governor at Ysgol Rhosybol. He is a volunteer client advisor with the local Citizens Advice.
Lucy Dusgate
An established cultural producer/commissioner/curator who develops cultural programmes, festivals and capital venue projects within arts and heritage. Intrinsic to this is aligning to regeneration, tourism and destination development for and with the public.
Dr Denise Wallis
Ruth Thompson
Steve Jones
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