We are a diverse team of all ages: from young people volunteering for the first time, to retirees bringing their experience to support our shop customers.
We are a largely volunteer run organisation. We depend on dedicated collectors and hub teams, as well as the professional skills and advice of board members.
Members and Directors of the Community Interest Company
Rebecca Parfitt is an accountant and our Finance Director. She is a director and an owner/member of the CIC and has been volunteering since 2016. Rebecca runs her own accountancy business and is accustomed to the challenges faced by small business.
Sophia Sanger is also a Director/member and was Chair from 2019-2024, and led on strategy and development. She now has a Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Portfolio. She’s a writer and has held other board roles over 20 years.
Other Directors on the Board
Board Chair: Kathryn White. Former CEO of the charity Growing Together, based in Blackthorn. She chairs and advises a range of charitable organisations, as well as particular understanding of safeguarding and management of teams. See more about her appointment here https://foodkind.co.uk/2025/09/29/16279/
Phil Beale is a senior banker, who worked for Barclays Bank for many years but is now in the Fintech sector. This valuable experience in the finance sector is invaluable for ensuring standards of financial management and reporting are met.
Managers and Coordinators
Foodkind Hub is run by staff members Tracy, Mark, Jane and Becky with a fantastic team of volunteers.
Collections: Helen Eales, manages our dedicated team of volunteer collectors.
We would not be able to run without the collectors, project volunteers and all those who give up so much time to our mission.
If you would like to volunteer:
Please contact us please email collections@foodkind.co.uk for food rescue
To volunteer in the hub via info@foodkind.co.uk – and can be used to contact us on other matters too.