Bob Chapman has been a key presence in the Afan Valley for many years, developing innovative services, including the Upper Afan Valley Citizens Advice Bureau – the first mobile CAB in Wales, serving six valley communities. He is currently Chair of the National Advice Network Wales. He has served on national bodies – such as the board of Shelter Cymru – as well as local organisations which are the life-blood of the community, such as the Governors of Croeserw Primary School and the Friends of Cymmer Afan Community Library.