The People Powering CRuNCH
Behind CRuNCH is a passionate team of food-lovers, changemakers, educators and wellbeing champions, all united by one big idea: let’s give every young person in the UK the confidence to cook and eat well.
We’re small but mighty - and we’re growing fast. Meet the people making it happen:
Our team
Kate - Founder & Chief CRuNCHer
Kate’s the beating heart of CRuNCH. With years of experience running cookery education programmes and an infectious energy that fills every room (and kitchen), she’s on a mission to rebuild our broken relationship with food, one meal at a time.
Lauren - CRuNCH Crew Co-ordinator
After graduating with a BSc in Engineering from Newcastle University and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Deloittes, Lauren trained as a chef. Highly organised, she’s a whizz with a spreadsheet and is as passionate about systems and project management as she is about cooking and nutrition. Extremely creative in the kitchen, Lauren loves working with and inspiring the next generation!
Our Trustees
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.
John Thompson
Chair of Trustees
A global tech leader with a background in building networks for brands like Vodafone. John now helps CRuNCH build something even more meaningful: healthier lives and stronger communities.
Strategic thinker, problem solver, passionate advocate for youth potential.
Rayne Roberts
Nutrition & Public Health Expert
Rayne brings science and heart to everything we do. With an MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health, she’s spent her career translating evidence into action. Her work has powered programmes for schools, sports clubs and national health campaigns.
Chris
Girling
Mental Health Nurse & Youth Advocate
As a mental health specialist at the University of Bristol, Chris sees the impact of poor diet on wellbeing every day. He’s passionate about prevention, and about using food to build confidence, connection and resilience.
Anna Robinson
Trustee &
Schools Expert
Anna has over five years' experience in schools, and now works as a strategy consultant at BCG. She's seen how good nutrition boosts focus and confidence in the classroom and is passionate about challenging the rise of ultra-processed food and helping young people build healthy, lifelong habits.
Want to join us?
We’re always looking for passionate people to join the CRuNCH movement - especially from the world of business. If you’re interested in becoming a Trustee or Advisor, we’d love to hear from you.
Charity Registration Number: 1211341
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