FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Rashid is a passionate horticulturist with a love of nature. Alongside a breadth of experience gained in the horticulture industry, including work for the National Trust in their Cornish gardens, he has also worked and volunteered with charities where gardening is used as a therapy. He is currently involved with Black Mountains College where he is the tutor on the Regenerative Horticulture Course and horticultural lead on the Farm Campus Land Use Committee.
HORTICULTURAL THERAPIST
Lucy is an integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. She has experience of working in an outdoor therapy setting, and is a strong believer in the connection between nature and wellness. Lucy is currently affiliated with Mind, where she delivers therapy to people suffering with their mental health.
CHAIR OF THE TRUSTEES
James is a self employed editor and communications consultant. Formerly a BBC world service journalist, he moved to Powys in 2014. He also volunteers as a special constable with Dyfed Powys Police.
TRUSTEE & CONSULTANCY SUPERVISION
Rachel is a firm believer in the therapeutic power of horticulture! She is an integrative therapist and EMDR practitioner and is an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and currently works for Powys Teaching Health Board in Primary Mental Health, as well as in private practice as a counsellor and supervisor. Previously Rachel has worked extensively with people with learning disabilities, including as a senior advocate in Powys and setting up a horticultural therapy project for Kensington and Chelsea Mencap. She has also supported people who are neurodivergent, asylum seekers and the long-term unemployed
TRUSTEE
Karl is a believer in the ethos of Flora Cultura and what can be achieved through horticulture. ‘Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished’.
TRUSTEE
Jan has enjoyed the healing and life-enhancing qualities of botany for 40 years. She has helped set up open gardens fundraisers in communities and is a keen compost maker. She is currently working to renew the lost orchards of Talgarth, Powys.
FLORISTRY & CRAFT VOLUNTEER
Ruminah is a professional florist and artist, with a background in dementia and stroke patient care. Her support of husband and charity founder, Rashid, is immeasurable.
DIGITAL SUPPORT VOLUNTEER
Olwynne is a website designer and cyanotype artist. She has created the logos, websites and printed materials for Flora Cultura. She donates her time and advice from the absolute conviction that the charity is making a real difference in people’s lives (she is founder Rashid’s sister).
Lucy
We are always excited to welcome new members of the team whether they come on board as a Flora Cultura Trustee, a volunteer at Flora in the Orchards at Bronllys or as an employee.
Or make a donation …
We are hugely grateful to the individuals, businesses and funding bodies who continue to support us.
Getting in touch doesn’t commit you to anything, we can have a chat, invite you to visit us in the orchards and discuss how you might help. You can’t imagine how many different skills a small charity needs!
Registered Charity 1190020
Website Creation & Digital Support Donated by easypeasyDigital
Photography by the team with additional images sourced through Unsplash
Drone Footage Donated by Nick Shier
