Leadership Beyond Business

A freshly planted garden with rows of young seedlings under a blue sky.

Throughout my career, I have been driven by a simple belief: when people are given the right knowledge, support, and opportunities, they can achieve far more than they ever thought possible.

Whether working with organisations across the built environment, supporting workforce development, or contributing to charitable initiatives, my focus has always been on helping people build confidence, develop skills, and create positive change.

As Founder and Managing Director of AngelaK, I work with organisations across the energy, retrofit, housing, and compliance sectors, helping them navigate complex challenges, improve competence, and develop sustainable solutions. Alongside my professional work, I am passionate about ensuring that my experience and expertise are used to create wider social value and meaningful community impact.

Rhubarb Farm

Growing Confidence, Skills and Community

Located on the Derbyshire–Nottinghamshire border, Rhubarb Farm is a charity and social enterprise dedicated to helping people overcome barriers, build confidence, and create positive futures through therapeutic horticulture, practical activities, and community support. Founded on the belief that everyone has value and potential, the organisation provides a safe, welcoming environment where people can develop skills, improve wellbeing, and become part of a supportive community.

A Different Approach to Support

Rhubarb Farm uses the proven benefits of nature, meaningful activity, and social connection to support individuals facing a wide range of challenges. Rather than focusing on limitations, the charity focuses on strengths, helping people discover what they can achieve when given the right support and opportunities.

The charity supports people who may be experiencing:

Mental or physical ill health
Learning disabilities
Social isolation
Recovery from drug or alcohol misuse
Unemployment or barriers to employment
Challenges associated with the criminal justice system
Difficult life circumstances that affect confidence, wellbeing, or independence.

The Power of Therapeutic Horticulture

At the heart of Rhubarb Farm is therapeutic horticulture — using gardening, food growing, animal care, environmental projects, and outdoor activities as a way to improve wellbeing and develop practical skills.

Participants engage in meaningful, hands-on activities that create routine, purpose, and a sense of achievement. Through these experiences, individuals build confidence, learn new skills, strengthen social connections, and improve both their physical and mental wellbeing.

The Farm provides a unique environment where learning happens naturally through participation, teamwork, and shared experiences.

Supporting People to Move Forward

Adult Day Services

Structured, supportive activities that help individuals develop confidence, practical skills, and social connections within a safe and inclusive environment.

Wellbeing Support

Adult Day Services

Nature-based activities that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, confidence, and positive mental health through outdoor engagement and supportive relationships.

Recovery Support

Community Food Support

Programmes that help individuals rebuild confidence, establish positive routines, and develop the skills needed to progress on their recovery journey. Through both outdoor and community-based support, participants are encouraged to move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Community Food Support

Practical assistance for individuals and families experiencing hardship through emergency food provision and community food initiatives that help reduce food insecurity while maintaining dignity and respect.

More Than a Farm

While horticulture remains at the centre of the organisation, Rhubarb Farm is much more than a place to grow fruit and vegetables.

It is a place where people:

Build confidence and self-belief
Develop practical and employability skills
Form meaningful social connections
Improve their health and wellbeing
Contribute positively to their community
Discover a renewed sense of purpose.

Every activity, project, and programme is designed to create opportunities for personal growth and social inclusion.

Creating Lasting Social Value

What makes Rhubarb Farm particularly special is its belief that everybody has something valuable to contribute.

The charity recognises that meaningful change takes time. By creating a supportive, person-centred environment, Rhubarb Farm helps individuals develop the confidence, resilience, and skills needed to achieve lasting positive outcomes.

Its impact extends far beyond the farm itself, strengthening communities, reducing isolation, supporting recovery, improving wellbeing, and creating opportunities for people who may otherwise struggle to access support.

For me, Rhubarb Farm represents the very best of social value in action. It demonstrates how practical support, strong community connections, and belief in people's potential can transform lives and create lasting positive change.