4theRegion is a small organisation – just the two of us full time, plus a few amazing team members and freelancers who support different parts of the work.

We’re not a big institution. We don’t have a huge board or lots of funding. We’re a partnership, a friendship, and a shared commitment to doing things differently.

People sometimes assume we’re much bigger than we are – and maybe that’s because the vision is big. But behind everything we do is a small team of people working hard, with care and purpose, to help make this region better connected, more hopeful, and more joined-up.

We’re not perfect. We don’t have all the skills or answers. But we’re good at listening, at drawing people together, at spotting opportunities for collaboration. And we care – deeply – about this place.

We care about fairness, kindness, integrity. We care about the people we work with. We try to be generous and supportive. And we try to do things with heart, not ego.

That doesn’t mean it’s easy. Like many people trying to create change, we often feel tired, overwhelmed, or unsure. This work can feel lonely sometimes. But what keeps us going is the community around us – the friends, allies, and changemakers who remind us why it matters.

Zoe Antrobus

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Zoe leads on member engagement, business development and events – and she’s the person who keeps everything moving forward. With a background in enterprise support and events, she has a real talent for bringing people together and creating momentum.

Zoe is full of perseverance and positivity. She’s not afraid to pick up the phone, reach out, and keep inviting people into the conversation. She’s constantly working to involve new voices and explain why collaboration matters – always looking for connections and shared purpose.

Zoe is strong and capable – whether that means fixing a broken gate, putting up a shelf, or holding a whole conference together. She’s also mum to one daughter and brings a practical, upbeat energy to everything she does – helping people feel welcome, encouraged and ready to get involved.

Dawn Lyle

Co-Founder & Strategic Lead

Dawn leads on strategy, vision and communications – holding the big picture and working to shift the narrative around what economic success looks like in South West Wales. With a background in business and regional development, she brings insight and clarity to complex systems and long-term challenges.

She came to Swansea as a student and never left, starting her first business here in 2003. Like many who move to the region, she sees its strengths and opportunities with fresh eyes – and has spent the last two decades supporting local businesses, promoting place-based enterprise, and advocating for positive change.

Dawn is a passionate voice for wellbeing economics, community collaboration and systems thinking. She’s also mum to three children, and brings care, conviction and a deep sense of purpose to everything she does – always asking what’s needed next, and how we can do things differently.

Just people who live here

At its core, 4theRegion is a human organisation. You won’t get slick corporate comms from us. You’ll get real people, trying to do something meaningful, and inviting others to be part of it.

This is the work of relationships, and we’re hoping to be here for the long haul.