FoodCycle appoints new chief executive

Community dining charity FoodCycle has appointed Mark Game as chief executive.

Mark, founder of The Bread and Butter Thing, brings 25 years’ experience in food redistribution, social enterprise and community engagement.

He joins the charity in April, succeeding Sophie Tebbetts, who steps down after ten years with the organisation.

Mark previously served as a trustee of FoodCycle and has played a key role in surplus food initiatives across the UK.

His appointment comes as the charity continues to expand its community meal programme, tackling food poverty, isolation and food waste.

Mark said: “Having spent the last two decades working at the intersection of food, community and social enterprise, I’ve witnessed the everyday challenges faced by households and communities across the country. 

“FoodCycle works because it focuses on the bit that really matters, people. 

“The food brings people through the door, but it’s the welcome, the routine, and the conversations that keep them coming back. 

“Having somewhere predictable, warm and non-judgemental to go can make a huge difference. 

“It doesn’t fix everything, but it creates the space where things can start to feel a bit more manageable. 

“I’m genuinely excited to be joining FoodCycle and can’t wait to spend time at the community meals meeting the guests, volunteers and team who bring it to life every week.” 

Sophie added: “I am immensely proud of what FoodCycle has achieved over the past decade, to bring community meals to thousands of people every week.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing volunteers, staff, funders and partners. 

“I know Mark will nurture these relationships and I wish him all the best as he steps into his new role.”

Mary McGrath MBE, FoodCycle’s chair of trustees and former chief executive prior to Sophie’s appointment, added: “I am delighted to announce that Mark Game has been appointed as our new chief executive. 

“Mark has worked in food redistribution and community projects for more than 25 years, he founded The Bread and Butter Thing, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and knows FoodCycle well.

“Sophie has played a huge role in FoodCycle’s success and even through some of the more challenging times, she always has a smile on her face.

“I know she will be missed by both the staff and volunteer teams, and I want to thank her for her dedication to the charity over the past ten years, we all wish her the very best in her next venture.”

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