MANAGING DIRECTOR

Luke is the Managing Director and a founding Director of Fentenfenna Farm CIC. He also founded Newquay Orchard and Urban Biodiversity CIC, and was the CEO from creation in 2014 until January 2024. Luke holds first class degrees in Ecology, Environmental Resource Management and Multimedia Design, with over 15 years business management, project management and landscape management experience. He has sat on numerous boards, and is passionate about Cornwall’s food system.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Amelia is a founding Director of Fentenfenna Farm CIC, and the co-founder of and previous Brand Manager at Newquay Orchard and Urban Biodiversity CIC. A freelance graphic designer, web designer, digital marketer and brand specialist with 20 years industry experience. She holds a permaculture design qualification, as well as being an artist, where she uses her passion for the environment in her work.

NON EXEC DIRECTOR

Hetty is a founding Director of Fentenfenna Farm CIC. She sits on the board of Sustainable Food Cornwall, as well as being a Voluntary Coordinator for the Land Workers Alliance South West region. Hetty has over 20 years experience in horticulture, having overseen the development and management of the world famous rainforest biome at the Eden Project. Hetty is the Sustainable Landscapes Manager at Newquay Orchard, as well as overseeing Grown, a 4 acre CSA market garden at Fentenfenna Farm. Hetty is passionate about growing food, and food justice.

NON EXEC DIRECTOR

Mark is the founder of Wasted Apple Co. one of the founding tenants of Fentenfenna Farm, and now the trading brand under the umbrella of Fentenfenna Farm CIC. He has worked in the public sector for over 25 years in roles across HM Revenue and Customs, and now Cornwall Council as a senior leader in Transformation, Strategy and IT. Mark is a forward-thinking leader whose diverse expertise and passion for driving progress through sustainable practices, collaboration, and education have made a significant impact on the organisations he works for and the community. Mark holds a Masters in Business Administration.

OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

Tania has over 30 years experience of professional organising and administration in various industries including travel, hospitality, marketing and community projects. Her passion for sustainability was ignited when working at Bedruthan and Scarlet hotels, which became a compelling motivation to protect the planet. After working for a local marketing agency, Tania was keen to re-ignite her inner eco warrior and grabbed an opportunity to work at Newquay Orchard and with the stars aligned, Tania landed here at the Farm.

We have been lucky to be supported by the Lottery through the early development of the farm, and in 2023 have received a larger 5 year grant to build a partnership with Newquay Orchard to establish pathways into the sector.

The fund have provided 3 year funding to develop the multiple occupancy model and show that it can be replicated across the county farms system.

Provided early stage investment, which has aided the early development of the farm, alongside cost of living funding to help develop the food hub model.

The Foundation has provided funding to support hot food deliveries to people in temporary accommodation across mid-Cornwall.

The fund has provided long term investment into the farms core operation and supporting us to re-launch Wasted Apple.

The fund provided capital funding to equip the food hub with electrics, plumbing, storage and processing equipment.