Karen Leach

Karen Leach

by | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorised

I am BFOE’s Strategic Development Manager, and also a part-time gardener. I came to BFoE as a campaigns volunteer, then created the role of Campaigns Support Worker. After 2 years in that role I  moved away to run sustainable economics organisation Localise WM...
Cath Palgrave

Cath Palgrave

by | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorised

Hi, my name’s Cath and I have been involved with Friends of the Earth for over 20 years. Firstly, with the Bristol group and then with the Birmingham group when I came back home! I’ve been a campaigner and line manage the Campaigns Support Worker. I’m passionate about...
Bernard Parry

Bernard Parry

by | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorised

I taught Economics, Business Studies and History in Birmingham schools in Winson Green, Sparkbook, Edgbaston and Sutton Coldfield and worked as political campaigner and election organiser.  I have a long involvement with the Co-operative movement and was a Regional...
Ben Mabbett

Ben Mabbett

by | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorised

I’m Ben Mabbett, and I’ve been involved with Birmingham Friends of the Earth for around 16 years, and 12 of those on the Management Committee. I’m an architect in my day job with a keen interest in sustainable buildings, and was involved in the...
Allan Norman

Allan Norman

by | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorised

I have been based at the Warehouse since 2009. I am a qualified solicitor and practise as an independent social worker. My independent social work practice is one of the organisations based in the building and tries to model how mainstream (as opposed to specialist...