Michelle Hayes

Trustee

Michelle is the founder and Chief Executive of Resurrected Bites, which prevents good quality food from going to waste and uses it to feed people in pay-as-you-feel community cafes and low-cost community groceries in the Harrogate District.

Michelle studied for a BSc and PhD at the University of Edinburgh and has worked as a research scientist in academia, a project manager in clinical research and had oversight of the outreach and mission of a large Anglican church in Harrogate. Michelle conducted an audit of the perceived unmet needs in Harrogate, which led to setting up a few social action projects such as the Harrogate Clothes Bank.

Michelle is keen to share the experiences and challenges of running a charity in our area. She is keen to utilise her understanding of what the local communities are facing to help Two Ridings to potentially facilitate the community and charity sector in addressing those needs.

Michelle is married with two adult children and a dog, is a keen interrailer and cyclist and an active member of her church.