our board
John Bradbury (Chair)
He is passionate about seeing people transformed who then go on to bring transformation to their communities; equipping and releasing people to fulfil their full potential.
John has been married to Helen since 1988 and they have two wonderful grown-up children. He likes to relax by walking, doing DIY or just crashing on the sofa and watching a movie.
Yasmin Qureshi MP
Yasmin is the Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden, representing Farnworth since 2010.
She is currently the Chair of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), a UK delegate to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and the UK Government’s Trade Envoy to Egypt. Yasmin has also held senior frontbench roles as Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, Shadow Minister for International Development, and Shadow Minister for Justice.
Yasmin plays an active role in numerous All-Party Parliamentary Groups, including leading roles on Pakistan, Dentistry and Oral Health, Hormone Pregnancy Tests, and Greater Manchester.
Before entering Parliament, she worked as a barrister, holding senior posts in the Crown Prosecution Service and the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, where she helped strengthen justice systems, human rights protections, and anti-trafficking measures.
She has lived with her family in Bolton since 2007.
Nadeem Ayub (Local Councillor)
Nadeem was elected to Bolton Council in 2022 first representing Farnworth. He was re-elected in 2023 in Farnworth North where he was promoted and given the responsibility to be the Executive member for Highways, Transport, Planning and Development.
Nadeem is married to Foziah for 16 years, they have four beautiful sons. Nadeem graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a Masters in Law and IT. He now works as an IT consultant with various international companies.
Paul Sanders (Local Resident)
Paul was born in Farnworth and has lived here all his life. His hometown is very important to him and his family. He has three young children with his partner, Sarah, and they attend local nursery and school. He worked locally in adult social care for over 10 years, and in 2018, was elected to Bolton Council as a localist councillor for Farnworth. His aim has been to put Farnworth back on the map and help to make the town a better place for all.
Carlene Kirton (Local Resident)
Carlene been a proud resident of Farnworth for most of her life, and she cares deeply about the community she calls home. As a passionate advocate for inclusive development, she brings a strong focus on accessibility to her role on the Focus on Farnworth board.
She is committed to ensuring that accessibility is embedded in every project we take forward—so that all residents, regardless of ability or background, can benefit from local improvements. She believes that local people deserve a voice in shaping the future of our town.
Vanessa Barlow (Seddon)
Vanessa is the Social Value Manager at Seddon, a role in which she champions the company’s commitment to creating lasting positive impact in the communities they serve. With decades of experience at Seddon — she first joined in 1985 — Vanessa has developed deep roots in the business and a strong connection to its people-first values.
Guided by her belief that construction offers more than buildings, Vanessa works to ensure Seddon’s projects contribute to social wellbeing, including supporting long-term unemployed people and building meaningful partnerships.
Carrie Riley (Be One Homes)
Carrie a regeneration professional with over 20 years of experience working across community development, place-based transformation, and inclusive growth. She currently works for Be one Homes as the Community Engagement Manager for South Bolton, where she also lead on employment and skills. She is passionate about creating opportunities for residents to thrive and committed to building strong partnerships that support long-term change. She brings strategic insight, practical experience, and a deep understanding of community needs to my role on the board.
Emily Fogg (GMP)
Sergeant Emily Fogg manages the Farnworth and Kearsley neighbourhood teams within Bolton.
She joined Greater Manchester Police in 2019 and spent her first 5 years as a response officer, in Salford. She was promoted to Sergeant in February 2024 and moved to the Bolton South Neighbourhood Policing Team in December 2025. Her neighbourhood role has given her experience in problem-solving, prevention and deterrence of crime and working closely with partners to achieve these goals.
She joined the Focus on Farnworth Board upon joining her new role as neighbourhood Sergeant as she has an invested interest in the community particularly the safety of her area and management of anti-social behaviour throughout Farnworth. She is dedicated to reducing and preventing crime in Farnworth and her position on the board allows her to provide insight on how crime is affecting the local community.
Martyn Loynd (Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank)
Chantelle Nice (Youth Voice)
Chantelle is a Violence Reduction Alliance Facilitator and community development professional dedicated to creating safer, stronger communities through prevention and early intervention. She played a leading role in the re-establishment of New Bury Boxing in 2021 and was instrumental in the formation of New Bury Boxing C.I.C. in April 2025, helping secure the club’s long-term sustainability as a community-led organisation.
Passionate about community development and grassroots sport, Chantelle champions their role as powerful tools for violence reduction, empowerment and positive social change. She is a strong advocate for youth voice, ensuring that young people are heard, valued and actively involved in shaping the opportunities and services designed to support them.
John Hynes (Copy Print Services)
John is a Bolton-born businessman with deep roots in Farnworth and the surrounding area. For almost 30 years, he has owned and operated businesses locally and is currently Managing Director of Copy Print Services Ltd. Living in Bolton with his wife and two children, he is passionate about supporting the community and creating local employment opportunities. Beyond business, John serves as Chair of Trustees at Harmony Youth Project, helping young people through mentoring, skills development and community initiatives. Through his role with Focus on Farnworth, he brings experience in business, employment and charity leadership to support Farnworth’s growth and future opportunities.
Ben Lawton (Bolton Wanderers in the Community)
Ben is CEO of Bolton Wanderers in the Community, the Club’s official charity, and has spent two decades serving the Bolton borough. His career began in Farnworth in 2006 as a community football coach for Bolton Wanderers, running grassroots sessions across the area. That experience shaped his belief in sport as a catalyst for positive change. Today the charity leads the Violence Reduction Unit’s Community Alliance in Farnworth. It also delivers mentoring, holiday provision, school sessions and early years support in the area. Ben brings strengths in governance, strategic planning and community engagement, and Farnworth remains central to his passion for community development.
Maureen Flitcroft (Ward Councillor)
Maureen Flitcroft serves on the Board as the elected councillor for Farnworth South Ward. She has represented the people of Farnworth since 2017 and is deeply committed to the community she proudly calls home.
Married and the mother of six grown-up children, Maureen is also a proud grandmother to five grandchildren. A lifelong Farnworthian, she has a strong passion for seeing the town thrive and flourish.
Maureen considers it both a privilege and an honour to serve on the Board. She welcomed the news that Farnworth would benefit from funding through the Pride in Place scheme and is confident that the investment will bring lasting benefits to local people, creating positive opportunities and improvements for many years to come.