Meet The Prostate Cymru Trustees

David Brace OBE was appointed the President of Prostate Cymru in 2014. David is an accomplished businessman and has been Chairman of the Dunraven Group for many years. In 2013 David was awarded an OBE for his services to businesses and charities. He is a keen horse-racing enthusiast who owns Dunraven Stud, training stallions and hosting point-to-point tournaments. David annually organises The President’s Ball, a glamorous, black tie fundraising event for Prostate Cymru.

James Trafford became a trustee in 2021. James is a solicitor at Eversheds Sutherland. He has held various positions in the organisation including leading the 100 plus commercial property team in Cardiff and head of Corporate Real Estate: he is now a member of the global real estate executive. Prior to moving to Cardiff in 2004, James worked in London. Away from work, he spends his time with family and playing sport.

Ian Barwick joined the board of trustees in October 2019 and lives on Anglesey in North Wales. Ian is a highly experienced scientist and commercial director gained in the private and public sectors. He has worked as a consultant for the large pharmaceutical companies whilst running his own consultancy company before spells at universities in Wales and Ireland involving commercialising their research. Ian was instrumental in setting up the Life Sciences Hub in Cardiff where he was Chief Operating Officer before joining Rutherford Health PLC as Chief Scientific Officer and leading on its research, innovation and education activities in the oncology field. Ian then left Rutherford Health to restart his own consultancy business and develop his Non-Executive Director career.

Andy Thomas is the founder Chairman of Prostate Cymru. Andy set up the charity with the late Ray Murray in 2003 to ensure men in Wales could have access to the best available treatments for prostate diseases. Andy is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend and a Partner in Glamorgan Urology. In addition to raising awareness, Andy is an active fundraiser and has supported the charity by participating in a number of challenges including the Touch The Sun volcanic expedition, Pembrokeshire 2 Paris and Nice 2 Rome cycling challenges.

John Daniels joined the board of trustees in 2014. John is a former Chief Superintendent of Dyfed Powys Police Force. Following his completion of service at Dyfed Powys Police, John has taken on a number of project manager and inspectorate roles, primarily in the Estates department, for South Wales Police. He was employed at the 2012 Olympics in London as a Duty Security Manager at training venues and the Games Security Coordination Centre. John is a member of the Pembrokeshire Friends of Prostate Cymru group, helping to fundraise and raise awareness in the county of Pembrokeshire.

Phil James MBE became a trustee in late 2016. Phil has a wealth of experience working for financial institutions including Barclays, Lloyds Bank and The Bank of Wales. Phil has been the Chair of a number of audit committees for organisations such as the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Finance Wales and Pembrokeshire College. Phil was awarded an MBE for his work helping to improve the economic and social standards of Swansea through his role as Chair of Swansea’s Economic Regeneration Committee.

Lyn Murray is a founder trustee, having been involved with the charity since its inception in 2003. Lyn set up the charity with her late husband Ray Murray and consultant urologist Andy Thomas to support men in Wales with prostate issues. Lyn’s background is in education and she has had leadership roles within that sector such as Headmistress of Pendoylan Church in Wales Primary School in the Vale of Glamorgan. Lyn is regularly involved with the charity’s events such as the Ambassadors Lunch and the Ray Murray Golf Challenge. In 2019 Lyn launched the Ladies of Prostate Cymru group at a fashion show in Cowbridge.