Meet the Team

Founder & Director

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​Kaz is the Founder of Green Up Britain and a passionate advocate for nature-based climate solutions.

 

Motivated by her own climate anxiety, she founded Green Up Britain to take proactive action and help others do the same.

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With a PhD in pharmacy and a background as a leading healthcare advertising copywriter, Kaz combines scientific insight with strategic storytelling to drive environmental change.

 

Her time as a Woodland Creation Officer with the Forestry Commission gave her hands-on experience in how well-designed woodlands can boost biodiversity, improve flood resilience, and capture carbon, while revealing the growing risks from pests and diseases in a changing climate.

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Through Green Up Britain, Kaz’s now focused on turning awareness into action, supporting reforestation, 

protecting ecosystems, and empowering communities to take meaningful climate action across the UK. 

Head of Sales

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Adela is one of the Founding Members of Green Up Britain, and brings over eleven years of experience in Sales and Relationship Management within global advisory and financial institutions, along with more than four years of dedicated volunteer work.

 

Adela is deeply committed to Green Up Britain’s mission and values, actively participating in events and initiatives.

 

Adela works closely with Kaz, to lead efforts in Sales and Partnerships.

Head of Operations

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Gemma plays a key role in keeping Green Up Britain moving forward, ensuring our teams and projects have the support they need to succeed. With a strong background in transformation and programme management, Gemma’s skilled at turning vision into action and keeping complex initiatives on course.

 

Driven by Green Up Britain’s mission, Gemma believes that when people take small, local steps together, they can make a real difference for their communities and the planet.

Founding Members

 

The Founding Members of Green Up Britain have been an integral part of the organisation since its inception, standing alongside Founder Kaz Bishop from day one. United by a shared passion for environmental action and community impact, they have helped shape the vision and direction of the organisation at every step.

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Balancing full-time careers across different industries, the Founding Members have consistently gone above and beyond offering their time, expertise, and energy to support Green Up Britain’s mission. Whether it’s making key decisions behind the scenes or getting their hands dirty at grassroots events and projects, their commitment has never wavered.

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Their practical, hands-on approach has been crucial in delivering the early success of the organisation’s initiatives -from local projects and tree planting to sustainability events. They continue to serve as trusted advisors, collaborators, and champions of the cause, playing a vital role in guiding Green Up Britain’s growth and impact into the future.

 

Their unwavering dedication is a testament to what passionate, everyday individuals can achieve when united for a common good.