Meet the changemakers behind The Nest
While we come from diverse backgrounds, our shared passion for our local town unites us. We're dedicated to helping our community thrive and making Guisborough a more eco-friendly place. Get to know our welcoming, inclusive, and professional team.
Edith Reeve: Our Chair
As Chair, Edith plays an important role in guiding The Nest's environmental mission. Having previously founded The Cut Back CIC and generation Climate Action (a national lottery funded youth climate action group) and as a representative for Surfers Against Sewage, she understands the value of grassroots action and community collaboration.
Edith is also Neurodivergent and our EDI officer at The Nest, helping to shape a space where everyone feels welcome and included.
Jemma Joy: Championing climate action
As our diligent Secretary, Jemma brings invaluable insight and leadership to The Nest. She's also a respected local Borough Councillor and Chairwoman of the Council Climate Scrutiny Committee, ensuring our work is rooted in effective community action. Jemma is committed to turning climate ambition into practical steps that benefit local people.
Bernadette Calvey: Our financial steward
Bernadette ensures The Nest's resources are managed wisely as our Treasurer. With a background working in education and now with books in the library, and with a respected career as an ex headteacher her experience is a cornerstone of our operations.
Bernadette is also a Trustee for Guisborough Arts, believing that the arts, culture and environmentalism is important for all of our continuing education, she has also started the Nest eco book club on FB.
Bernard Clarke: Community advocate
Bernard serves as our insightful Vice Chair, bringing a rich understanding of local community engagement. As a respected trustee and founder of Guisborough Arts, he helps us integrate creativity and community spirit into our environmental initiatives.
"The Nest is truly inspiring. Their commitment to Guisborough and the environment shines through in everything they do."
A supporter of The Nest