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The file comprises Ann Jones' correspondence related to the task force, established by the National Assembly for Wales, to look at options for continuing the work of The Children's Society following its decision to close operations in Wales. Correspondents include staff of The Children's Society and their representatives, Ian Sparks, Chief Executive of The Children's Society and Lady Toulson, Chair of the Trustees

File comprises press releases, press cuttings and offprints of on-line news stories related to the decision of The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales and the subsequent backlash.

The file comprises drafts of Ann Jones' speech in the short debate on 22 November 2001 on the decision of The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales, along with documents detailing The Children's Society's work in Wales, funding, and information from a Children's Society project in Wales, the Bridgend Advocacy and Mediation Project.

The file comprises correspondence between Ann Jones AM, Martyn Jones MP, chairman and other members of the Welsh Affairs Committee regarding the committee's investigation into the decision by The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales.

The file comprises copies of the Welsh Affairs Committee's draft report into The Children's Society in Wales, along with a transcript of the committee meeting held on 18 December 2001.

The file comprises papers related to a short debate in the UK Parliament on 12 December 2001, called by Julie Morgan MP, on the decision of The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales. It contains an extract from Hansard, background notes, Children's Society documents on 'realignment' and some papers related to the Welsh Affairs Committee hearing on 18 December.

The file comprises an extract from the Official Record of the National Assembly for Wales of a debate held on 22 November 2001 on the decision of The Children's Society to close it's operations in Wales and efforts to establish a new charity to continue its work.

The file comprises meeting papers for the task force established to consider options to continue the work of The Children's Society after its decision to close operations in Wales, including agendas, meetings, press statements and a business plan for the new organisation.

The file comprises an agenda and supporting papers for the Welsh Affairs Committee meeting on 18 December 2001 where officials of the Children's Society; Ian Sparks (Chief Executive), Lady Toulson (Chair of the Trustees), Mr Charles Nall (Director of Finance and Administration) and the Revd. Glover (Church in Wales nominee to the Board of Trustees) were questioned about the decision to close the society's operations in Wales.

The file comprises documents related to the planned reorganisation of health services in Wales in 2001, which resulted in the creation of Local health Boards to manage primary care and commission hospital care services. It includes documents produced by the Labour Party, a statement made by Jane Hutt, the Minister of Health and Social Service to the National Assembly for Wales, an e-mail with supporting documentation send to Labour Assembly Members, Ann Jones' handwritten notes and suggested lines of defence against expected criticism of the proposals.

The file comprises a number of Children's Society documents related to its decision to close operations in Wales including a report to the council from the HR Director, a report entitled "TCS Presence in Wales" dated February 2001, a report entitled "Realignment Decisions", a portfolio of the Children's Society's work in Wales along with some handwritten notes/

The file comprises press releases issued by The Children's Society and Jane Hutt, Minister for Health and Social Services along with copies of newspaper articles related to establishing Tros Gynnal Plant (later Tros Gynnal) to take over the work of The Children's Society in Wales along with details of initial fundraising efforts.

Papers related to the Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment Cross Party Group, of which Christine Chapman was chair, including a copy of the group's report, associated correspondence, notes and research; a report on poverty entitled "Enquiry into Poverty in Wales", a speech given when chair of Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee, a speech to Brecon and Radnor Labour Party. and an article written for IWA (Institute of Welsh Affairs) in 2016 at the end of Christine Chapman's final term in the Assembly.

The file comprises papers related to Christine Chapman's work as a representative on the European Union's Committee of the Regions including meeting papers, copies of "Echoes", the newsletter of the European Socialists in the Committee of the Regions containing items on her work (p 6 and p 10) 2009-2011, annotated drafts of speeches, papers related to the Lisbon Strategy for jobs and growth, copies of draft opinions on various topics.

Drafts of speeches, with handwritten notes, on women in politics and specifically in the south Wales valley and as members of the National Assembly for Wales along with documents related to visits with the British Council to China, Brazil and Azerbaijan to highlight Wales' record on women’s representation in the National Assembly for Wales. This file also includes a conference organised by Christine Chapman on domestic abuse in the Cynon Valley and two published academic articles co-written with Julia Edwards on the policy of twinning Constituency Labour Parties to promote equal representation of men and women as candidates in winnable constituencies.

Papers related to the Assembly Cross Party Group on Women in the Economy, chaired by Christine Chapman including minutes, correspondence, annual reports and discussion papers.

File comprises assorted newspaper cuttings, declarations of acceptance of office in the Assembly and a report "14-19 Learning Pathways in Wales" which Christine Chapman was responsible for as Deputy Minister.

Papers related to a long running campaign to ban smacking children, through removal of the "reasonable chastisement" in Welsh law. The file includes correspondence with Assembly Members, Ministers, legal officials and the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer and an opinion from the First Minister, Carwyn Jones indicating that he believed the law was within the competence of the Assembly. The file also contains drafts of speeches given by Christine Chapman, articles and press releases, annotated drafts of legislation, letters from private citizens giving their opinion on the legislation and papers giving international comparisons.

Speech notes relating to the St David's Day debate of 1 March 2010.

Material relating to the North American Association for the Study of Welsh Culture and History's International Conference held at Bangor University, 26-28 July 2012, at which Jen Wilson presented a talk titled Jazz in Wales between the Wars 1919-1939: fascists, feminism, fashion and some o' that Old Time Religion, including call for papers; draft and fair-copy texts of Jen Wilson's talk, together with her name badge; conference schedule; list of speakers; map of Bangor University campus; and correspondence.