Staff

• Jamie Feilden Chief Executive Officer

  

  Jamie graduated from the University of Edinburgh and taught History at Haling Manor School in Croydon from 2003. He worked in the Teach First office as part of the recruitment team from 2005 to 2008, focusing on the Jamie's Farm project during his holidays and weekends. Jamie now manages the farm and charity finance, and is committed to ensuring the Jamie's Farm experience is available to as many children as possible.

• Tish Feilden Therapy Co-ordinator

  

  Tish is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist with over 30 years experience of working with children in schools, residential settings, clinical settings and the community. Tish began her career as a mainstream teacher and specialised in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, using techniques such as art therapy. For the past 25 years she has been a psychotherapist for adolescents and families. Working with the Jamie's Farm team, Tish coordinates and leads on the therapy of each individual and group.

• Ruth Carney Chief Operating Officer

  

  After graduating from Warwick University with a degree in Philosophy and Literature, Ruth trained with Teach First in 2005, and taught Religious Education at Cranford Communitry College in Hounslow. She was 2006-07 Teach First Participant President, and holds an MA in Educational Research. Ruth is responsible for fundraising and the ongoing evaluation of Jamie's Farm to ensure the charity is able to maximise its impact.

• Tina Bailey Finance

  

  Tina works with Jamie's Farm one day a week, and has a key role in organising the charity's finance. She also kindly babysits Hamish the farm dog regularly.

• Jane Brinson Visit Manager

  

  Jane studied English Literature at Bristol University, before becoming an English teacher through the Teach First programme. She taught in London for two years at the Harris Academy at Peckham, and then the City of London Academy, Bermondsey. She then volunteered with VSO in Nigeria where she was working in a teacher training college. Jane works alongside every group, manages volunteers and makes sure Hill House Farm is a safe and nurturing environment for children.

• Doug Burcombe Farmer

  

  Doug ensures all the animals are happy on our growing farm. Currently we have 100 cattle, 100 sheep and 150 pigs all of which Doug tends to alongside children daily.

• Kay Burcombe House Keeper

  

  Kay has been described by the children as the farm's fairy godmother. Kay ensures that Hill House Farm feels like home to children for the duration of their stay.

• Steve Carnie Partner Farmer

  

  Steve is a long standing family friend and an experienced large scale sheep farmer. Steve and his family open their home to the children we work with, providing positive role modelling and teaching students about the seasonal demands of being a farmer.

• Charlotte Nicholson Farm Chef

  

  Charlotte is our stupendous chef who ensures that all children get involved with the cooking and are well catered for. Charlotte ensures our food is fresh and locally sourced. Her hobbies include dog training.

• Jemima Penrose Farm Chef

  

  Jemima works with the children through food. Drawing inspiration from the children themselves, she encourages creative and individualised menus that children prepare and share with the rest of the group. She also helps the farm make the most of our own produce.

• Ceri Shaw Resident Potter

  

  Ceri completed a Textile Degree at Leeds University and had a successful career in Financial Services.  She is currently studying for a Ceramics degree at Bath Spa University, and in between lectures she comes and works on the farm.  She teaches pottery, is involved with fundraising and has been known to chase cows.

  
   

• Jonny Sobczyk Visit Co-ordinator

  

  Jonny Sobczyk joined Jamie’s Farm after working for the last two years as a Humanities Teacher at Bow School, Tower Hamlets, on the Teach First programme. He brought two trips down to the farm whilst teaching and was so impressed with the effect on his students that he applied for a job! Jonny works on the farm during visits, and makes films for groups to remember their experience.

• Richard Willis Resident Carpenter

  

  Richard is a professional carpenter, who works alongside children to design and build items for use on the farm.