Andrew Blackmore
Chair
Andrew Blackmore (Chair)
Andrew spent his career in financial services where he held a number of senior risk and capital management roles. These roles focused on strategic business transformation and strengthening organisation’s Board governance arrangements.
From 2020, Andrew embarked on a portfolio career and now holds a number of non-executive director and independent member roles in the public and voluntary sectors as well as sitting as a Magistrate. Andrew became a member of Newport Citizens Advice Trustee Board in 2021.
In his spare time Andrew enjoys mountain walking (previously fell running) and has completed a number of long-distance trails in the UK and Europe.
Don Reed
Vice Chair
Don Reed (Vice Chair)
Prior to retiring Don gained over 30 years’ experience setting up, building and selling successive SME companies. As director and part owner of these businesses, Don was responsible for securing ongoing commercial/financial viability whilst ensuring good governance and people processes.
Since retirement, Don has sought opportunities to use his skillsets to support local and all Wales communities. In addition to being a trustee of at Newport Citizens Advice he is also the Chair of the Trustee Board for the homeless charity Eden Gate, and vice-chair and lay member of the Newport City Council Governance & Audit Committee.
As an ongoing carer for his father, Don has also been a recipient of Citizens Advice’s expert help and care. He fully endorses Citizens Advice as a charity that works for the whole of society – whoever you are and whatever your problem.
Timetabling hiking, pickleball and trekking in the mountains are also some of Don’s personal goals during his retirement.
Joanne Harris
Jonathan David Hine
Jonathan Hine
With the exception of 2 years absence from the board at the time of the adoption of his two children, he has been a continuous member of the Board since 1997.
Jonathan practices in Newport and has been working in Newport since 1997. Aside from work, his interests are rowing and choral music. He is an active member of two choirs in Cardiff, where he lives.
Christopher Last
Christopher Last
Chris has spent over 20 years in the corporate world, steering the strategy and operations of multi-million-pound organisations. He’s built a reputation for delivering commercial growth, driving revenue, and shaping operational excellence—but what really sets him apart is his genuine passion for making a difference.
Over the past five years, Chris has actively turned that focus outward, using his skills to support organisations in the third sector. He currently serves as one of eight Non-Executive Directors at Cricket Wales, where he plays a key role in guiding the organisation’s transition from a limited company to a charitable foundation—an experience that speaks to his commitment to good governance and community impact.
Chris also brings insight from working with SaaS businesses across the public and third sectors, equipping him with a strong understanding of digital transformation, service delivery, and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. He’s deeply invested in causes that put people first, which makes him a natural fit for Citizens Advice Newport—a place where his experience and heart for helping others come together.
In his spare time, he enjoys tennis, hiking and as much family down time exploring with his wife and two daughters.