BowlsWales Welcomes Martha-Jane Powell as New Director for Safeguarding

BowlsWales is pleased to announce the appointment of Martha-Jane Powell as Director for Safeguarding on the BowlsWales Board.

Martha-Jane brings a strong professional background in public health to the role. She currently works as a Senior Public Health Practitioner at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, where her work focuses on reducing health inequalities and promoting physical activity across communities in Wales. Her role involves working closely with partners who deliver sport and physical activity opportunities, using a whole-systems approach to improve access to movement and support wellbeing at every level.

Martha-Jane also has a personal connection to bowls. She is an active member of her local ladies' outdoor bowling club, where she sits on the committee, and brings genuine enthusiasm for the sport alongside her professional expertise.

Her appointment strengthens BowlsWales' commitment to robust governance and safeguarding as the organisation delivers its Strategy 2026–2030.

Joanna Owen, Chief Executive of BowlsWales, said: "We are delighted to welcome Martha to the Board. Her professional background combined with her personal connection to bowls makes her a fantastic addition as we continue to strengthen our safeguarding practice across the sport."

BowlsWales looks forward to working with Martha in her new role.