Simone Riddle
Local Giving and Food Programme Manager at Lewisham Local- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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GDPR Foundations
MapalAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Health and Safety level 1
MapalAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Food Allergens
MapalApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Leading Beyond Lockdown
Clore Social LeadershipJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management for Development Professionals
APM GroupSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Engaging Citizens: A Game Changer for Development?
CourseraApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
An Introduction to Population Health
CourseraJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Community Change in Public Health
CourseraJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
How to Change the World
CourseraMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Food Safety Hygiene Level 2
MapalJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Food Safety Hygiene Level 2
MapalJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Storytelling for Change
NovoEdMay, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lewisham Local
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United Kingdom
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Local Giving and Food Programme Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
Overseeing Lewisham Local’s food and giving programmes including Good Food Lewisham, LL small grants programme, Lewisham Local Card, Lewisham Community Lottery, Community Toilets and Refill.
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Community Engagement Lead
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2023
Currently supporting food projects across the borough and managing our project FoodCycle Lewisham
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Rushey Green Time Bank
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Projects Lead
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2021
Managing a portfolio of the organisation’s community-based projects including: the time bank skills exchange, FoodCycle Lewisham – a volunteer-led community meal using surplus food, Bellingham Arts and Crafts Group, a pilot time bank with Macmillan Cancer Support and a programme of co-produced activities to foster civic engagement and improve sense of people's health and wellbeing • Co-produced an appreciative inquiry to understand what gets people involved in our projects. Trained 16 story collectors, gathered 47 stories, organised a story sharing event and produced a final report and a values framework to inform future project development I managed Rushey Green Time Bank’s social media and communications including compiling a monthly newsletter for our members and supporters and keeping our website up-to-date. Show less
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La Salsa Inglesa
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Bogotá
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Founder
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Apr 2015 - Aug 2021
'La Salsa Inglesa' food blog documents my exploration to master Latin American cuisine. The food blog includes innovative recipes from across Latin America, artistic photography and original written content. I have leveraged my previous experience working in marketing and communications, international development and event organisation to create a unique brand. The blog in it's initial months of existence already has established audiences in the USA, Colombia and the UK. The blog has a growing media presence on Tumblr, Pinterst, Facebook and Instagram' . The vision of La Salsa Inglesa to make a social impact. The blog encourages readers to think about how our food is made and who makes it by communicating that our choices as consumers have a big impact. The blog also promotes ethical food and agriculture ventures that I have worked with or visited. www.lasalsainglesa.com Show less
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Marylebone Project
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Service User Involvement Officer
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Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
Supporting women experiencing homelessness including refugees and asylum seekers. I supported their journey to independent living through developing and delivering an internal, holistic activities programme while also creating opportunities for participation in the local community via local services, events, training, engagement and volunteering opportunities. I was responsible for developing internal processes and feedback mechanisms to increase service user involvement at every organisational level. Show less
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Healthwatch Lewisham
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Lewisham
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Community Engagement Officer
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
Healthwatch is the main public-patient engagement mechanism for health and social care service users in England. As a Community Engagement Officer, I am responsible for engaging with Lewisham’s diverse communities to enable local people to influence the delivery and design of local services. I lead on children and young people’s (CYP) engagement. I also sit on the Children and Young People Voluntary Sector Forum Steering Group. I have fostered many successful partnerships with local community groups and organisations, developing innovative ways to gather service user feedback. I use this feedback to engage with seldom heard groups, including people experiencing mental health difficulties, those with a long-term condition, and people with a physical or mental disabilities to understand their experiences of health and social care services. I use the data gathered to communicate the experience of service users to local commissioners and providers at a strategic level. I led the team on an innovative Appreciative Inquiry into Community Healthcare using a participatory methodology to identify best practices and the attributes of high-quality healthcare services. Local health commissioners accepted the findings which will influence the ongoing planning of local health services. Other responsibilities include providing a signposting and information service, volunteer management, developing and implementing a marketing plan for Healthwatch, event organising, delivering and facilitating workshops, website management, and producing communication materials. Show less
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Highland Support Project
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Communications Manager
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Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
As the Marketing and Communications Manager, I promoted the work and products of an indigenous grassroots women’s empowerment association, Asociación de Mujeres del Altiplano (AMA). I was responsible for identifying, developing and managing new working partnerships with local and international organisations, businesses and clients. I managed international staff and volunteers working as a team leader, guide and interpreter for service learning teams. I organised cultural events, lead bi-lingual discussions and gave presentations before national and international audiences. Working on an internationally funded project, I wrote project development proposals and monitoring reports for current and potential donors while working alongside indigenous artisans to provide ongoing support and training workshops. I was responsible for overseeing the development of AMA’s key marketing resources including two websites, a video documentary, a project portfolio, published articles, brand logos, product tags, organisation’s leaflets, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, and a Twitter page. Show less
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Habitat for Humanity Guatemala
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Guatemala
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Profiles Coordinator
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
As Profiles Coordinator, I was responsible for producing key stewardship publications for the Resource Development Department. I conducted in-depth interviews in Spanish with client families and field staff to create strategic marketing pieces, including regular newsletters, PowerPoint presentations and a yearly calendar. These materiales demonstrated project impact for over 1,000 international volunteers and major donors. I recruited, managed and supported 2 long-term volunteers, and cultivated relationships with fundraising partners in the UK, planning and guiding their field visit to Guatemala. In 2011 a donor donated the cost of a house, $4,800 asking that the house be dedicated in my name in recognition of my work with donors. Show less
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Rural Action Derbyshire
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Wirksworth, Derbyshire
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Wheels to Work Derbyshire Project Officer
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2007 - 2009
As Wheels to Work Derbyshire Project Officer, I assisted in the operation and development of a transport enablement scheme to improve access to training and employment opportunities for young people and the long-term unemployed. I assisted in writing several successful funding applications generated income for the project. I created and managed budgets. I established and conducted project risk assessments, and fostered a partnership with the County Council Road Safety Team which led to additional funding and extra safety resources. I substantially increased attendance on the project’s Steering Group by project partners and implemented strategies to increase service user participation, which included arranging a forum for scooter loan users. I also introduced a financial saving scheme for clients. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2016
University of Sussex
Master’s Degree, Participation, Power and Social Change at the Institute of Development Studies -
2003 - 2006
The University of Manchester
Bachelor's Degree, History and Sociology Joint Honours
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