I have founded a glamping business on a dairy farm in the Cotswolds. I have shepherd's huts, hot tubs, bell tents and a small campsite. I grow vegetables in my garden and keep chickens – this produce forms part of the firepit hampers I make for guests.

At the time of my Churchill Fellowship I was working in London with communities growing food. I went to North America to see what similar urban projects were doing to fund their food growing. Each project had a plethora of activity that surrounded the food growing that generated income for projects and employment – herbal remedy workshops, growing on restaurant rooftops, adding value to the produce, corporate tours, and fundraising dinners. Many were also reliant on funding from government and fundraising bodies to specifically target needs in the community, in particular unemployment and obesity education.

My research supported my work in London, inspiring enterprise in the community. I transfer this knowledge and experience to my rural enterprise. We have apprentices on the farm and employ local people. We see the farm as a resource for learning, employment and enterprise.

The Fellowship formed a key part of my career development and has inspired others too.