Project Leaders, Collaborators, & Sponsors
A diverse network of contributors and partners united by a shared commitment to community impact. From trusts and local businesses to academic institutions, volunteers and community champions, each bringing expertise, support and lived experiences, helping strengthen The Kelp Trail and amplify the voices of the artists bringing our kelp forests to life.
Kay de Jongh
Project Co-Lead
Giulia Leanza
Project Co-Lead
Bangor University
Partner
Bangor University is a public research university in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It was established in 1884 as the University College of North Wales, and received a Royal Charter in 1885. In 1893 it became one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales.
Bwyd Da Bangor
Venue Partner
A hidden gem - Bwyd Da Bangor is an ethically, environmentally sustainable cafe/restaurant on the high street of Bangor, Gwynedd.
Blue Sky Bangor
Venue Partner
A beautiful cafe and taproom - Blue Sky is a community venue for light meals and snacks made using mainly organic and fairtrade produce.
Penguin Cafe
Venue Partner
A family run business for 90 years on Bangor high street. Homemade italian pizzas, homemade gelato which is made on the premises using Welsh milk and fresh cream and Italian flavours.
Caffi Cysur
Venue Partner
Caffi Cysur is a comfy cafe on the Bangor high street.
Kyffin Cafe
Venue Partner
Caffi Llysieuol a Figan ar Stryd Fawr Bangor. Ma’ gynnon ni ardd a ‘dani’n caru cŵn! / Vegetarian & Vegan, Dog Friendly Café on Bangor High Street 🥦🐶
Simon Renshaw
Documentary Filmmaker
Artist, Interviewer, and filmmaker.
Learned Society of Wales
Sponsor
Wales' national academy for Science, Arts and Humanities.
Championing knowledge and supporting experts to benefit Wales and beyond.
Williamson Trust
Sponsor
Through a strong belief in "Healthy planet, healthy people" the Williamson Trust promotes the health of individuals, through supporting healthy environments, healthy communities and healthy foods.