Profile and contact information

Sarah joined the Centre for Sustainable Energy in February 2008 in the new role of Head of Advice, Education and Community Initiatives with a focus on working in Avon and Somerset.  Her previous job was as the National Co-ordinator for Food Links UK and she has worked in project development and management in the sustainable development sector for 11 years.

Sarah has extensive experience of working in and with the voluntary and community sector as well as 6 years as part of the public health team in the NHS. Her last 8 years have been focused on developing sustainable food systems, initially working at a local level in East Sussex before moving on to lead the national initiative, Food Links UK.

Throughout her career Sarah has worked to engage people in the sustainability agenda and ensure community involvement and ownership. This has included the development of education and awareness programmes, supporting the establishment of grassroots community projects and campaigns, community-led estate regeneration initiatives, running public consultations and youth work.

Sarah has direct practical experience of partnership working at a local, regional, national and international level. She has recently stepped down from being a Director of AlimenTerra, a European network of organisations working on Sustainable Food Systems, where she led on the delivery of a European wide food and tourism project.

Sarah is a full member of the South Gloucesterhire Partnership and also represents the Environment Strategic Partnership.

Address:
Centre for Sustainable Energy, 3 St Peter's Court, Bedminster Parade
Bristol BS3 4AQ

Tel: 0117 934 1436 (Direct)
0117 934 1400 (Switchboard)
Email: info@cse.org.uk or
 sarah.davies@cse.org.uk

Website: www.cse.org.uk