Today marks the opening of our brand new warehouse in Middlesbrough.

We’ll be sharing the full details of the exciting story behind it shortly, but for now, here’s our new address:

FareShare North East
Unit 1A & 1B
Stephenson Court
Skippers Lane
Middlesbrough
TS6 6UT

Our phone number remains the same.

We’ll be sharing more about the journey behind the move very soon… watch this space,

Full time | Permanent
Stephenson Court, Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough
£34,000

It is an exciting time to join FareShare North East as we expand our activity with a new Hub. The new site has a new commercial kitchen and training kitchen facilities, designed to support the local area to further utilise surplus food.

FareShare North East is looking to recruit a Head & Community Chef, a new role supporting FSNE to maximise the kitchens’ impact and value in the Tees Valley area. We are looking for someone who is innovative, creative and passionate about making more food available to more people and reducing food waste.

The successful candidate will oversee the commercial kitchen function, which will include preparing meals from surplus food for our volunteers and visitors, being an active part of projects and initiatives that include prepared food and oversee catering for larger events (as required).

The role’s main responsibility will be to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring the production of high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and managing a small team of culinary volunteers. This will involve creativity in menu planning, cost management, and delivering excellent inclusive culinary experiences.

The role will also oversee the training kitchen function, which will include delivering workshops and masterclasses to volunteers and community groups, providing them with the skills needed to prepare meals themselves using surplus food.

The postholder will work closely with the Director of Social Enterprise, the Operations Team as well as the broader Senior Leadership Team.

You will be someone who enjoys playing a major part of a skilled, supportive team within a values-led organisation. This is the sort of role where you can get involved in all aspects of what we do and where no two days are the same. You’ll be contributing to a culture of togetherness, inclusivity, respect and passion in a vision that no good food goes to waste in the North East of England, maximising the social value of surplus food through the groups the organisation supports.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below for full details.

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How to apply

To apply, please refer to the job description and email a detailed CV along with a cover letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should highlight what makes you a suitable candidate, how you meet the skills and experience set out in the job description and any other supporting information relevant to the role.

The deadline for applications is 21st April 2026 at 10am.

To arrange a chat about the role, please email Joe with your availability.

Join Team FareShare North East at the Coventry Building Society Great North Swim and take on the 1 mile open water challenge this summer.

12- 14 June 2026 Lake Windermere, Lake District

The 1 Mile distance is suitable for swimmers of all abilities. You will swim the equivalent of 64 lengths of a 25m pool and the average time to complete this distance is 40 minutes. Choose a leisurely breaststroke while taking in the scenery or kick into crawl for a faster time. You must be 16 years or above to enter this event.

Why swim for us?

Every year, thousands of tonnes of good food go to waste – food that could be enjoyed by people and communities across the North East.

By swimming with us, you’ll help:

• Save good food from going to waste
• Support charities and community groups across the region
• Reduce the environmental impact of food waste

Your strokes won’t just get you to the shore – they’ll help keep good food moving where it’s needed most.

What you’ll get

• A guaranteed place in the 1 mile Great North Swim
• An optional behind-the-scenes depot visit to see how surplus food is sorted and shared across the region
• A post-race meet-up with Team FareShare, including a group photo to celebrate your achievement
• A “fuelled by FareShare” food moment after the race – a chance to refuel and experience the kind of good food you’re helping save and share
• Support from our team to help you reach your fundraising target

What we ask from you

• A registration fee of £20
• A commitment to raise £250

Every pound raised helps us rescue more good food and get it to where it’s needed most.

Limited places available

We have just 10 charity places, so we encourage you to apply early.

Prefer pavements to water? Our Great North Run places are now open!

How to Enter

Grab your place by completing the short form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

Turn your miles into meals (and make a real difference along the way)

Take on the iconic Great North Run on 13th September 2026, and join Team FareShare North East – helping to rescue good food, reduce waste, and support communities across our region.

With just 15 charity places available, this is your chance to be part of something practical, positive, and full of impact.

Why run for FareShare North East?

Every year, thousands of tonnes of good food go to waste – food that could be enjoyed by people and communities across the North East.

By running with us, you’ll help:

• Save good food from going to waste
• Support charities and community groups across the region
• Reduce the environmental impact of food waste

Your miles won’t just get you to the finish line – they’ll help keep good food moving where it’s needed most.

What you’ll get as part of Team FareShare

As part of Team FareShare North East, you’ll be joining a charity that takes a practical, hands-on approach to making a difference – and your experience will reflect that.

You’ll receive:

• A FareShare North East running vest to wear with pride on race day
• An optional behind-the-scenes depot visit to see how surplus food is sorted and shared across the region
• A post-race meet-up with Team FareShare, including a group photo to celebrate your achievement
• A simple “fuelled by FareShare” food moment after the race – a chance to refuel and experience the kind of good food you’re helping save and share
• Ongoing support, encouragement, and fundraising guidance from our team
• Real stories and updates showing the impact you’re making for communities and the environment

What we ask from you

• A registration fee of £40
• A commitment to raise £350

How it works

1. Register your interest using the form at the bottom of this page
2. We’ll review applications and offer places
3. If successful, you’ll confirm your place and complete registration
4. We’ll register you with the Great North Run
5. You’ll receive an email to complete your official race entry
6. You start fundraising – and we’ll support you all the way

Limited places available

We have just 15 charity places, so we encourage you to apply early.

Not a runner? Take the plunge with our Great North Swim places!

We’re looking for a few friendly volunteer drivers and driver’s mates to help keep good food moving from our Newcastle and Middlesbrough warehouses to community organisations across the region.

This role is flexible and designed to fit around your week. Most shifts are 2–3 hours, vans are provided, and you’ll be fully supported by our warehouse team. You don’t need to commit every week – even one regular shift makes a real difference.

Volunteering as a driver is a practical way to:

• Help stop good food from going to waste
• Reduce environmental impact
• Be part of a welcoming, down-to-earth team

If you’ve got a driving licence (or you’re happy to support as a driver’s mate) and a bit of time to spare, we’d love to hear from you. Come in for a cuppa and a chat, then a ride-along in a van to see what we’re about.

Interested? Get in touch at [email protected] for a chat or to come along for a no-obligation visit.

FareShare North East has received £50,000 in unrestricted core funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation, a contribution that will strengthen our vital food redistribution work across the region over the next year.

As the region’s largest food redistribution charity, we work with the food industry to rescue good-to-eat surplus food and deliver it to over 260 charities and community groups – from community cafés and youth clubs to pantries and wellbeing centres. Last year alone, we redistributed 1,630 tonnes of food, the equivalent of 3.89 million meals, while also preventing over 3,310 tonnes of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere.

This generous grant comes at a crucial time. The volume and type of surplus food available in the UK is changing, with more food arriving in bulk formats and fresh produce. Supporting our operational capacity ensures we can continue innovating, from refill stations for pantries to cooking workshops and new community partnerships, so that more groups can make the most of this nutritious food.

Why core costs matter

Unrestricted funding is particularly powerful for a charity like ours. It allows us to invest in the backbone of our operation: our warehouses, vehicles, volunteer support, technology, and the teams who keep everything running smoothly.

Our CEO, Jake Hanmore, said:

“Core funding is what keeps the wheels turning – quite literally. It allows us to plan, stay resilient, and adapt as the surplus food landscape evolves. This support from the Garfield Weston Foundation means we can continue redistributing high-quality surplus food across the North East while reducing waste and protecting the planet. We’re incredibly grateful for their commitment to our mission.”

The grant will directly strengthen our daily operations from our Westerhope and Middlesbrough depots, helping us reach communities from Berwick to Barnard Castle and down to Loftus. As we look toward expanding our impact in the Tees Valley in 2026, this funding gives us the stability needed to grow responsibly and sustainably.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Garfield Weston Foundation for recognising the importance of long-term, practical, environmental solutions to food waste. Their support helps ensure more good food is put to good use in protecting resources, reducing emissions and strengthening communities across the North East.