Clem Bonneau, Veg Box Team

Clem Bonneau started working with Regather as a volunteer in 2016 and gradually joined the veg box team, she does the weekly admin for the veg box as well as some promotional events. Her experience in farm-scale food growing, market trading and involvement in other veg box schemes has been an asset for Regather box scheme. Clem is also involved in several community projects around Sheffield trying to develop alternatives to the current food system, including working at New Roots.

Rachel Boyce, Finance & HR

Rachel Boyce has been a member of Regather since 2015 and has helped to support the organisation to achieve a step change in its financial and HR procedures since taking over the role in October 2016. Rachel works closely alongside our Chartered Accountants Third Sector Accountancy. Rachel also enjoys getting involved with the events side of Regather and manages our international volunteer programme. Rachel is a Director for local social enterprise Youth Discovery Ventures Ltd, and sits on the board of Trustees for Voluntary Action Sheffield.

Tim Feben, Events & Marketing 

Tim Feben has been with Regather for 6 years and is a Director of the Co-Op. He is a lifelong cultural enthusiast with a passion for engaging with and supporting a rich cultural programme across the city. He leads on the development and operation of the Regather Club and associated programme, and currently leads on the Folk Forest event series. He oversees the marketing and web development for the co-op along with the associated graphic design. He is also a board member for Opus Independents and was previously Chair at Peace in the Park festival. In his spare time Tim enjoys playing in bands, going to gigs & festivals, travelling and gardening.

Fran Humphries, Veg Box Team

Fran's experience of running a large veg box scheme and working on organic farms prepared her for joining Regather in January 2014. In the past 4 years she has developed the Regather Box scheme, enjoying working with local producers, developing efficient logistical systems, and taking pride in delivering excellent customer service. She is a director of the co-op with an interest in good food and local community. Fran also manages a therapeutic horticulture enterprise for mental health charity Sheffield Flourish.

Doug Kemp, Head Grower

Doug Kemp’s journey to organic vegetable production started with community gardening in East London moving on to long term wwoofing on smallholdings, and later commercial veg box ventures before joining the Regather Veg box team in 2016. A passion for the outdoors, practical work, delicious local organic veg and the implementation of robust working systems has helped direct him towards setting up the Regather Farm. Doug has recently completed the Soil Associations Future growers course and attended market gardening courses held by LandBase. He also volunteers at Sheffield Organic Growers and Wortley Hall Walled garden. Prior to joining Regather Doug has experience of community development work across third sector environmental organisations working on project delivery, managing volunteers and delivering training.

Gareth Roberts, Business Development Manager

Gareth Roberts is a founder member of Regather, leading the enterprise start up in 2005 and incorporating as a co-op in 2010. Gareth is passionate about cooperation, and has worked collaboratively with people from all walks of life for over 20 years. His various experiences as an arts administrator, event manager, lecturer and serial social entrepreneur bring useful skills and resilience to the team. More recently over the past 3 years Gareth has led our strategic developments around Community Economic Development and Sustainable Food Systems, ensuring Regather continues to occupy a position (and reputation) in Sheffield as an organisation leading on innovative economic and social change.