Louisa Foti

Project Manager & Director

Louisa joined Growing Local in 2015 bringing years of experience of cookery teaching and a passion for inspiring our future generations to grow their own and cook from scratch. Louisa ran Growing Local’s educational programme until recently, developing its food and cookery strands, and expanding the reach to families and adults. She now project manages the Growing Local Gardens into fruition, as well as continuing to run cook events and workshops.

Ruth Pearce

Veg Box Co-ordinator

Ruth joined the team in December 2024 to administer and deliver the CSA veg box scheme. Ruth has exceptional organisational skills and a wealth of administrative experience as well as a passion for sustainability ...and good veggies! 

Laurie Donaldson

Head Grower

Laurie joined us in October 2023 to set up the new CSA growing areas, having moved back to his home county of Herefordshire after working for many years in Sussex. Laurie has managed market gardens and school gardens and has a passion for biodynamics. 

Kathy Heath

Garden Education Officer
Kathy joined us in mid-2022 as a sessional worker helping with schools workshops delivering our weekly Lunch Club. Kathy has a background in social work and teaching including Eco-Schools, and has worked as a Garden Educator in Wales and Farm Educator in Minnesota, USA. 

SIMON COX

GARDEN EDUCATION OFFICER

The newest member of the Growing Local team Simon was appointed in January 2024 to job share the garden education with Kathy. Simon has previously been employed in similar education roles and brings a wealth of cheffing and catering experience which we have put to good use co-running the Lunch Club with Kathy.