Our Team

Staff

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Richard

CEO

Following a diverse and rewarding career in teaching, I founded SOFEA in order to give vulnerable youngsters educational and occupational opportunities they may not have been afforded otherwise. Our unique approach gives our young people a sense of purpose and meaning, allowing them to flourish both academically and professionally.

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Ruth

Director of People and Culture

I founded SOFEA with Richard [Kennell, CEO] because we wanted to show that we could help people to transform their lives. I firmly believe in the power of consistent nurture and approach to enable people to move forward and to open themselves up to growth.

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Elaine

Head of Business Development

Sofea makes me think of the quote ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’, everyone here is so committed to this, it’s makes me proud to be part of such a positive team.

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Marley

Education Mentor

To put it bluntly, working here has saved my life. If I wasn't here I would be at home sat in my room doing nothing.

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Reilly

Community Larder Assistant, G.O.O Assistant

It's not just a job at SOFEA, It's like a second family.

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Harry

Warehouse Assistant

Providing meaningful change in people's lives through food is one of the most self-fulfilling things I've done.

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Tracy

Area Manager, Milton Keynes

"Together we can make a difference"

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Noel

Director of Business Innovation

I have learnt to unlearn! At SOFEA we have people from diverse professional backgrounds.

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Anthony

Director of Operations

What is the best thing about your job? Watching the transformation of young people from scared, troubled and difficult individuals to mature, flourishing and wonderful adults.

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Grant

FareShare Allocation and Stock Manager: Didcot

Being part of SOFEA will change you for the better in all aspects of your life.

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Nick

Teacher: Milton Keynes

We work with our learners as individuals and adapt the learning to them.

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Niki

Therapeutic Team Lead: Didcot

A lot of the young people we work with have come from complex backgrounds so seeing them make positive change in their lives is really rewarding.

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Anne Marie

Student Administration Service Manager: Didcot

What is the best thing about your job? Seeing the young people grow in confidence and gain faith in themselves.

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Chris

Marketing Assistant and Researcher

I had previously struggled to find meaningful employment, but at SOFEA, I've found a setting where I can observe my efforts making tangible differences.

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Sophie

Goods Out Supervisor - SOFEA Didcot

I was sat at home for quite a few months doing nothing because no one would take me on. Then someone suggested SOFEA.

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Zoe

HR Apprentice

I went to college for a year. I didn’t know what I wanted to do afterwards. Someone suggested here - and I really like it.

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Lauren

Marketing Assistant

I started at SOFEA as a young person. I got a paid position in the warehouse after 9 months of volunteering and worked closely with the Community Larders. When I found a passion for marketing, SOFEA supported me with this and found a role more suited to me.

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Ria

No Limits Programme Manager

SOFEA breaks the mould and challenges the status quo, resulting in real impact in the communities it works in and that is something that is great to be a part of!

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Ben

Getting Oxfordshire Online Project Manager

In the pandemic, I started refurbishing laptops to distribute to people who weren’t online. I helped Asylum Welcome set up their laptop refurbishment scheme for Refugees and was introduced by them to SOFEA.