Arnet Donkin has lived in Plymouth for many years, and in North Stonehouse for over ten of those years. He has four children, three of whom live in the area. Arnet likes to think of himself as a ‘quirky, community-minded educator, creative practitioner and community builder!’ He is passionate about building community and creating change that supports greater inclusion and equality in society. With well-established skills in leading and supporting change in schools, organisations and communities, he is also happy to roll-up his sleeves and get stuck-in at a grassroots level.

Matt Pontin has lived in Stonehouse with his family for over eleven years. His background is in the arts having worked as a photographer before founding Fotonow, a creative media company based in the city. He has also worked within education, teaching in many settings. He is a committed voice for social enterprise as a sustainable option for ‘how to do business’. Matt’s main interest is in how creativity can play a role in inspiring people and communities to solve the problems on their doorstep.

Gin Farrow-Jones grew up on the edge of nearby Dartmoor. She moved to Plymouth in her late teens and after 5 years living in Brittany she returned to North Stonehouse to enjoy family life with her French partner and young son and to continue her work as an Arts Therapist in Education. Gin is the founder of the Seeds n’ Feeds community garden, a response to the social isolation, eroded community cohesion and disconnection from nature and food that she noticed in our society.  Growing food, eating together and working together to create a more sustainable future connected to nature is one of Gin’s compelling reasons for joining forces with Cliik.