The Austin Bailey Foundation was established on 1st of February 1984 by the late Keith Bailey who, despite being a prisoner of war with the Japanese from 1942 to 1945, was acutely conscious of his own good fortune in life. 

As a result he was always keen to help those less fortunate who are in need or adversity.

Canon Don Lewis, then Vicar of Swansea, assisted in setting up the trust and remained a Trustee, good friend and staunch supporter of its aims until his death.

On his death in 1990, Keith Bailey's son Clive Bailey took over as Chairman. Living overseas Clive was initially involved mainly in the Overseas activities of the Foundation, the Swansea activities being handled by the local trustees. More recently Clive has devoted more of his time and funding to Swansea activities.

In 2020 the board of trustees was strengthened with the appointment of four new Swansea based trustees who are introducing a more youthful dynamic to local activities. This includes an updated website and social media using Facebook and Instagram to raise our profile and connect us more closely to the local community.

The Foundation's success is a reflection of its talented trustees. A list of current trustees can be seen here. Former trustees include;-

• Right Reverend Dewi Bridges, Bishop of Swansea and Brecon

• Anne Lewis - widow the co-founder Don Lewis.

• Venerable Robert Williams, archdeacon of Gower.

• Penelope Ryan OBE

  
  
  

Keith Bailey is commemorated by a seat on the coastal path between Langland and Caswell Bays. Above is the view from the seat. He dreamt of this spot whilst a prisoner of war with the Japanese in Thailand and vowed always return. His ashes lay there now.