MEET OUR DIRECTORS

Helen’s love of food began early. As a child, she devoured cookery books the way others read novels, captivated by the stories, science, and creativity woven into every recipe.

After more than 15 years working in administrative roles, Helen chose to follow that lifelong passion and retrain professionally. She completed a Culinary Arts Management degree, gaining formal culinary expertise alongside a strong grounding in nutrition and business management. This blend of practical skill and strategic understanding now underpins her work in creating meaningful, nourishing food experiences for children, families, and communities.

For Helen, food is never just about what’s on the plate. It’s about connection, care, and belonging.

“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with them… the people who give you their food give you their heart.”
Cesar Chavez
 

Lawrence is an experienced teacher and mentor with over 20 years’ experience supporting children and young people across mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings.

He holds a degree in Business Management alongside professional qualifications in counselling, mentoring, behaviour management, de-escalation and restorative approaches. This combination of strategic thinking and relational expertise allows Lawrence to support young people in a way that is both structured and deeply compassionate.

Lawrence has worked across a wide range of environments, including primary and secondary schools, pupil referral units, and probation services supporting young offenders. He has also delivered key work and youth work within communities facing significant challenges, and has extensive experience as a parent liaison and mediator, supporting families, young people and schools to navigate conflict, rebuild trust and move forward positively.

Jade is a senior education leader specialising in Special Educational Needs within a multi-academy trust, with over a decade of experience supporting children and young people across diverse learning environments. With a strong focus on autism and positive behaviour support, Jade is deeply committed to creating inclusive settings where every child feels understood, supported, and able to thrive.

Her work is guided by a simple but powerful belief:
“If children can’t learn the way we teach, then we should teach the way they learn.”
— Ignacio Estrada ☀️

Jassi has always been passionate about people, justice and storytelling, bringing curiosity and care to everything she does from a young age. Her academic journey, including a PhD focused on human rights and global justice, reflects a deep commitment to understanding and improving the world around her. 

At Nourished Routes, Jassi uses her experience in education, strategy and community engagement to help shape our social impact work, ensuring that every programme is rooted in fairness, inclusion and meaningful connection. Whether she’s supporting reflective sessions, nurturing partnerships or simply sharing a thoughtful story, Jassi’s blend of insight and heart helps make our social impact mission come alive for children, families and partners alike. 

Favourite Quote: Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Honor is a West London-based business owner and the founder of Burnt, a restaurant she has built from the ground up. 

With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry and three years leading Burnt, Honor brings creativity, resilience, and a deep love of food to everything she does.

Her passion for baking began in childhood and has grown into a flourishing practice creating bespoke celebration cakes for clients across the UK. Whether in the kitchen or the community, Honor believes food should be joyful, generous, and made with care.

Favourite quote:
“Let them eat cake.” – Marie Antoinette 🍰

Greta has always loved arts and crafts, with a natural enthusiasm for making, creating and turning simple materials into imaginative projects. From hands-on crafting to dreaming up engaging creative activities, she brings colour, texture and playfulness into everything she does.

Coming  from an admin background, Greta possesses exceptional organisational skills and a calm, methodical approach to planning. This background supports her work at Nourished Routes, where she helps with behind-the-scenes organisation, planning and strategic thinking, while also contributing a steady stream of creative arts & crafts ideas that children love.

Favourite Quote: Creativity is intelligence having fun. Albert Einstein

After completing a degree in Interior Design, Aimee chose to follow her true passion: working with children.

With over 10 years of experience across a range of settings including family homes, nurseries and crèche environments, Aimee brings both creativity and care to her work. 

She is a qualified Early Years Educator, having achieved the Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, and is deeply committed to creating safe, nurturing and inspiring spaces where children can thrive.

Paulette has always been someone who listens deeply, cares generously and finds joy in helping others flourish. Known for her calm presence and thoughtful guidance, she brings warmth and reassurance into every space she works in.

Paulette is the mother of Helen Mullings, Founder of Nourished Routes. She is also a priest and an after-school club support worker, roles that have shaped her people-centred, nurturing approach. At Nourished Routes, Paulette supports the organisation’s direction and values while working hands-on with children, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment where everyone feels seen, supported and encouraged.

Favourite Quote: Kindness costs nothing, but means everything.

With over 10 years’ experience working across SEN and mainstream educational settings, 

Anthony later retrained and achieved his Level 3 Personal Training qualification.

Alongside running a successful personal training practice, Anthony has worked closely with schools to help children understand the importance of regular physical activity and the positive impact it can have on both physical health and emotional wellbeing.