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Support Team

Amanda Gallacher

Somerset Projects & Partnership Leader

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Amanda joined us in February 2023 overseeing the advisory services for Somerset as well as developing new workstreams and key partnerships. Previously, she was the Business Manager in a local large secondary school and before that worked in the Estates department for the University of Bristol, managing print & design and worked within the procurement department.

In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, dogs, competing with her horse and is actively involved with village activities. She has a keen interest in the environment and sustainability issues.  

Published: 9th March, 2023

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Billy Watson

Financial Controller

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Billy joined FWAG in Dec 2019. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1991 she has worked in the charity sector, mainly in environmental charities, but most recently in the hospice sector.

Her work largely involves payroll, management accounts, statutory accounts, compliance & tax, ensuring that the charity ticks all the financial compliance boxes in the background & enabling effective decision-making.

Despite being office-based, Billy loves to spend her free time outside, enjoying the natural world in a variety of activities, having grown up on Somerset’s Polden Hills.

Published: 27th July, 2021

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Carolyn Jennings

Office Manager

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Carolyn has swapped Teachers for Advisers, joining FWAG in November 2016, from an education finance background. She is local to Wellington and enjoys the countryside from a walker’s perspective, having covered many miles on Dartmoor in particular. Keen to learn more about her surroundings she is enthusiastic about FWAG’s work and is being very hands on.

Published: 19th January, 2018

Updated: 17th June, 2020

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Ellen James

Communications Manager

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Ellen joined FWAG SW in October 2017. Graduating from Cardiff University in 2012 she then moved to Sussex, working within the events sector, organising shopping villages at various sporting events and assisting in the coordination a large annual art fair in London. 

At FWAG SW, Ellen manages the communications for the charity across the region, focusing on the website, including current news and blogs, as well as managing social media channels, sending e-news and newsletters, all to keep members, supporters and new visitors up to date on FWAG SouthWest’s charitable aims, project work and upcoming events. Ellen also coordinates FWAG SW's County and Regional Conservation Competitions, and the FWAG Association National Silver Lapwing Award.

Ellen grew up in Somerset and spends much of her free time walking and trail running, enjoying the countryside close to home.

Published: 19th January, 2018

Updated: 30th March, 2023

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Helen Davies

Human Resources Officer

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Helen has worked in a variety of HR roles, across the private, public and third sectors. A CIPD qualified professional with over 20 years’ experience, Helen aims to bring a positive, ethical and professional approach to her work and is particularly keen to create a caring and supportive working environment for our employees.

Helen is responsible for the provision of HR advice, recruitment, wellbeing, developing policies and procedures and ensuring FWAG SouthWest is meeting its legal and moral obligations to employees.  

When not at work, Helen loves being in the great outdoors with her family, dog and horses and has a keen interest in farming and sustainability.

Published: 16th June, 2021

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Jo McKenzie

Administrator & KAS Wiltshire Coordinator

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Jo joined FWAG SW in January 2019. She provides support to the team in administration, finance and fundraising. Jo also runs the Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) in Wiltshire. She has a background in health education and international development projects.

Published: 8th October, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2021

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Kate Harris

Communications Officer

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Kate joined FWAG SW in October 2023 having worked in the agricultural sector for over 20 years. Graduating from Harper Adams Agricultural College followed by 18 months in New Zealand working on farms, her focus has been on supporting farmers from local food initiatives through to staff management.

Kate works within the wide range of communication channels across FWAG SW including our regular newsletters and e-bulletins, managing social media channels and supporting our calendar of events across the region whilst continuing to grow our membership.

Kate grew up on Exmoor and now lives on a beef and sheep farm in North Devon, spending her free time helping on the farm, walking on the moor and playing netball.

Published: 4th October, 2023

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Louise Kennedy

Education Officer

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Louise joined FWAG SW in 2012 and over that period has worked on a variety of projects in a range of roles. Projects range from Somerset Woodland Association, Fodder Bank, Parrett and Tone Debris Dam Project, Hills to Levels Project and Communications Officer. Louise coordinates Somerset Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) and supports other KAS county branches, as well as offering a range of outreach education work.

Published: 19th January, 2018

Updated: 30th November, 2021

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Megan Lord

Finance and Administration Assistant

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Megan joined FWAG in July 2023 to assist in the financial and administration part of the business. Megan brings her a lot of transactional finance knowledge and is keen to development more as the role progresses.

Megan previously worked in the waste industry as an Accounts Receivable Team Leader for 8 years.

Megan moved to Somerset from Devon 9 years ago. In her spare time, she enjoys watching football, cricket and occasionally golf, socialising with her friends and just enjoying life to the full.

Published: 7th August, 2023

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    Become a member / Renew your membership

    JOIN US! Become a friend or a member and you'll be helping to create a better farmed environment for everyone across the South West.

  • Mission and vision

    Mission and vision

    FWAG SouthWest seeks to support, enthuse and inspire fellow farmers to value the environmental assets on their land and use them to secure sustainable and profitable businesses for the future.

  • Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme

    Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme

    The first FWAG Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme began in 2004 and has taken place annually ever since. The aim of the scheme is to provide farmers with a responsible, environmentally sound way to recycle plastic, preventing it from going to landfill. The scheme is simple and straight forward, with no membership fees so the farmers only pay for the plastic they bring.

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    Countryside Stewardship

    FWAG SW has a wealth of experience in the range of grants on offer and their suitability for your farm business. We can prepare and submit an application on your behalf and help with your evidence and record keeping requirements.

  • Jenny Phelps

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  • Hills to Levels

    Hills to Levels

    Hills to Levels is a holistic catchment management approach, which began across catchments in Somerset, aiming to ‘slow the flow’ to reduce flood risk, reduce erosion, improve water quality, deliver wider environmental benefits and increase resilience on the floodplain.

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    Kingfisher Project

    The Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) provides children with the opportunity to go onto farms to explore the natural world.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Somerset Catchment Partnership

    Somerset Catchment Partnership

    Somerset Catchment Partnership is bringing together a range of organisations who work within the water environments of Somerset since 2013.

  • Where we work

    Where we work

    Our advisers are located throughout the south west, and cover Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

FWAG SouthWest

Hawkridge House
Summerfield Way
Chelston Business Park
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9JE

Phone 01823 660684
Email [email protected]

Registered Charity Number: 1146071

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