About Us
Meet the team
Meet our staff and trustees
Our staff team are supported by over 60 volunteers and a board of trustees who are vital to the smooth running of Taff-Ely Foodbank – we could not do it without them.
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Andrew Butcher – CEO |
| As CEO of Taff Ely Foodbank, I lead the organisation’s mission to provide emergency food and support to people in crisis across the local community. With a strong commitment to tackling food poverty, I work closely with partners, volunteers, and donors to ensure no one goes hungry in Taff Ely. | |
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Matthew Evans – Operations Coordinator |
| I coordinate the day to day activities that run from the warehouse to the distribution centres. Along with maintaining and developing the operational running of the Foodbank. | |
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Matthew Stevens – Partnerships Coordinator |
| As the Partnership Coordinator, I am resposible for building relationships with our community, referral partners, and anyone else working to tackle poverty. We are committed to ending the need for foodbanks today, together, and forever, and collaboration is the best way to achieve that. | |
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Charmaine Walsh – Support Manager |
| As Support Manager, I work closely with people facing hardship, helping them access the right support at the right time. From food assistance to housing, benefits, and well being services, I provide guidance and connect people with the resources they need to move forward. Whether you’re seeking help or looking to learn more about local support networks, I’m here to listen and help. | |
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Laura Edwards – Fundraising Officer |
| I’m the Fundraiser for Taff-Ely Foodbank, where I get to write creative grant applications, plan community events that bring people together, and create fun ways for supporters to give online. Every day is about turning compassion into action and raising the vital funds that help feed local families |
Trustees
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Michelle Thomas – Chair of Trustees |
Elizabeth Price – Secretary & Safeguarding Officer |
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Rachael Strange – Treasurer |
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Hannah Furnish – Deputy Safeguarding Officer |
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Stephen Tompkins – Church Engagement and Health & Safety Officer |