Who we are and what we care about
Barefoot Kitchen CIC has a small team who operate on a co-operative basis: all workers have parity of pay and position and we make the most of our skills, experience and natural areas of interest.
We are a social enterprise, which means that we take a fair wage with profits reinvested in projects that have an identified community need or benefit.
Barefoot Kitchen CIC is managed by a board of four Directors, who ensure that we are compliant and effective in the work that we set out to do. We also have a community panel, which includes volunteers, people within our community and representatives of our partner organisations.
There is more information below about our key staff and the people that make up our governance team.
We are a social enterprise, which means that we take a fair wage with profits reinvested in projects that have an identified community need or benefit.
Barefoot Kitchen CIC is managed by a board of four Directors, who ensure that we are compliant and effective in the work that we set out to do. We also have a community panel, which includes volunteers, people within our community and representatives of our partner organisations.
There is more information below about our key staff and the people that make up our governance team.
Catherine has 15 years experience in environmental projects that include food growing and horticulture, community development, sustainable materials, recycling and 'zero waste.' She has worked both within the community and with organisations of variable sizes, including in the private and voluntary sector and with local authorities. She is a passionate advocate of community activism, keen walker and loves sharing what she knows with others so that they too may have a 'Tread Lightly' impact on the planet. She also loves creating beautiful spaces for people to enjoy!
Catherine howell
Liz has 15 years experience as a kitchen garden chef and local food advocate. Passionate not only about food, but about the producers behind it and the people that enjoy it, Liz works to encourage people to share their knowledge of food and food stories so our communities become more connected and resilient to challenge.
Liz heads up the Barefoot Barrow Market, Supper Club and our speciality local food catering services.
Liz heads up the Barefoot Barrow Market, Supper Club and our speciality local food catering services.
Alison has a specialism in mental health, working within the field for 5 years to deliver projects that link the outdoors with wellbeing. She works alongside our volunteers to make sure they are fully supported and that everyone remains happy and healthy.
Alison manages our community projects at the Sutton Centre, Ubuntu Multicultural Centre and the Mother and Baby Unit.
Alison manages our community projects at the Sutton Centre, Ubuntu Multicultural Centre and the Mother and Baby Unit.
Barefoot Kitchen CIC's Board of Directors consists of Catherine Howell (Boyle), Elizabeth Homan, Martyn Walker and (Elizabeth) Hazel Wright.
