"2.5 to 4 years after youth had aged-out of the child welfare system, 50% had used illegal drugs, 25% were involved with the legal system, and only 17% were completely self supporting" ... so what about the other 83%?

Chair

Emily-Jane worked in media for many years, but lost her job due to the pandemic. She'd always loved cooking, and trained as a chef when she left school. Faced with the opportunity to do something she loved, Emily-Jane created "Auntie Em's Kitchen" sharing her world food recipes for all types of events. 

Through her work locally with the Milton Keynes Council funded meals programme, she rediscovered a passion for community giving and founded Auntie's Cookery Academy to answer the needs of those who need it most.

Secretary

Passionate about social justice and a huge foodie, Belle brings 20 years of marketing and advertising experience to the Board. Belle just loves rolling her sleeves up and getting stuck in to every project, in several ways! Belle also loves to champion and support people, and as well as asking asking "why not", she paves the way to "we did it!".

Belle’s network in the hospitality and marketung industry, as well as her background in corporate negotiations and operations lends itself greatly to the building and ongoing success of Auntie’s Cookery Academy.

Treasurer

Liz has worked in finance for 15 years across a wide range of clients, charities and industries. She loves the figures! But more importantly what they mean, and how they help steer decisions that will help Auntie’s Cookery Academy grow and meet its objectives. Working with different clients day in, day out means she’s seen it all when it comes to finances. Navigating the technical terms, adapting to different challenges and fundamentally helping growth. Outside of being a ‘boring’ accountant she spends her time eating (of course!), dog walking and watching rugby.