Anne Gibson Expand Anne is former National Development Officer/Senior Health Improvement Officer with NHS Scotland. Anne is a postgraduate in dietetics and postgraduate in community education. Anne joined ECF board February 2019. Skills that Anne brings to the Board: Capacity Building Fundraising Managing programmes Managing research contracts
Chris Mantle - Senior Food and Health Development Worker Expand Chris is a Registered Associate Nutritionist and has worked with Edinburgh Community Food since 2011. He supervises our dynamic development team and currently works in the South East of Edinburgh as part of Out & About (run in partnership with Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust). This project seeks to reduce social isolation and promote healthier lifestyles through outdoor activities, exercise groups, cooking and nutrition training. Chris also manages the administration and delivery of our Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland courses: - Elementary Food Hygiene - Elementary Food and Health - Eating Well for Older People - Allergy Awareness - Elementary Food and Health for Carers of Adults with a Learning Disability In his spare time Chris is a musician, reads a lot and loves going camping on the west coast. E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 467 7326
Claire Hider - Acting Chairperson Expand Claire was a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager at the Scottish Government and is a Nutritional Therapist.
George Grierson Expand George is a Banking Director for Hampden & Co, George was previously an Associate at Magenta HR and a Corporate Development Manager at Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. George also has experience in Business Development. George joined ECF Board May 2017. Skills that George brings to the Board: Customer relations Consultancy Business development business planning
Heather Mutch – Sales Assistant Expand Heather started with ECF in July 2017 as a sales assistant at our hospital fruit and veg stall. Heather enjoys going to the gym and childminding in her spare time.
Jess Pearson - Food and Health Development Worker Expand Jess studied Nutrition at Kingston University in Surrey to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist and specialises in breastfeeding and early years nutrition. She joined Edinburgh Community Food in October 2017 and is the resident Nutritionist for The Willow Project where she provides nutritional support for women who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Jess also delivers the REHIS Elementary Food and Health course and runs a cooking group for young parents in the South of Edinburgh as part of the Out & About project. When Jess isn't at work, you will most likely find her pushing her daughter in a swing at the park, doing arts and crafts or attempting to drink a hot cup of tea. E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 4676 7326
Jo Howie - Food and Health Development Worker Expand Jo is a Registered Associate Nutritionist and has worked at Edinburgh Community Food since February 2018. Jo primarily delivers food and nutrition sessions in the Leith area of Edinburgh and is currently running the Feeding Healthy Hermie Futures project at Hermitage Park Primary School, working with nursery families and P7 pupils. In addition, Jo works in the Inch as part of the Out and About Project in partnership with Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust. This project seeks to reduce social isolation and promote healthier lifestyles through outdoor activities, exercise groups, cooking and nutrition training. Jo is also an experienced deliverer of the REHIS Elementary Food and Health and Eating Well for Older People course. In her spare time, Jo loves going to the gym and watching her 2 sons play football for Leith Athletic. E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 467 7326
Karen Miller - Operations Manager Expand Karen started with ECF in May 2001 as a Finance Administrator. Over the years Karen has worked in all other Departments and is now Operations Manager and is also the Account Manager for all our customers. Previously, Karen worked for Hilton Hotels as a Restaurant Manager. Her hobbies include power walking and reading in her spare time when she gets a chance! E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 467 7326
Kenny Miller – Packer / Driver Expand Kenny started with ECF in October 2018 as a part time delivery driver/packer. Kenny previously worked at Scottish Widows as an office administrator. He currently plays in a band in his spare time.
Lesley Curtis - Food and Health Develpment Worker / Edible Edinburgh Co-ordinator Expand Lesley is a Registered Associate Nutritionist and has worked part-time as a Food and Health Development Worker at Edinburgh Community Food since September 2018. She currently runs Food Friends at Viewpoint Housing, a cooking group for older adults which aims to raise the awareness of malnutrition and reduce social isolation. Lesley also works in partnership with The Willow Centre to run their Next Healthy Steps programme for women in the criminal justice system. From March 2019, Lesley has also been the Edinburgh Sustainable Food cities Co-ordinator. This is a city-wide role where she is responsible for driving the delivery of the Edinburgh Sustainable Food City Action Plan with the aim of making Edinburgh an exemplar Sustainable Food City. Her role has helped the Edible Edinburgh partnership work towards achieving the Sustainable Food Cities Bronze award in June 2019. E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 467 7326
Matt Forbes - Operations/Warehouse Assistant Expand Matt started with ECF through the Community Job Scotland Programme as an Operations Assistant. He is a valuable member of the team and ECF kept him on part time as Operations/Warehouse Assistant. Matt previously worked for BUPA as a care assistant. He enjoys going to the cinema and music.
Sarah Dendy – Sales Assistant Expand Sarah started with ECF in July 2018 as a part time Sales Assistant at our hospital fruit and veg stall. Sarah previously worked at Edinburgh Castle and has a BA Hons in Social Policy.
Stephen Black – Driver Expand Stephen started with ECF as a volunteer driver and was recruited part time from May 2016. Stephen has 20 years experience in hospitality and is a chef to trade. Stephen hosts Pub Quiz’s in his spare time.
Stevie Hynd – Warehouse Team Leader Expand Stevie started with ECF as a driver packer in February 2014 and has progressed with ECF and is now the Warehouse team leader. Stevie previously worked with CEC as a cleaning supervisor. He enjoys walking with his dog and taking time out for his family.E-mail: [email protected]
Stuart Anderson – Warehouse Supervisor Expand Stuart started with ECF in July 2018 as a part time packer/driver and has since been promoted to warehouse supervisor. Stuart was previously self employed as a fruit & veg wholesaler. He enjoys walking with his dogs and going up North in his spare time. E-mail: [email protected]