We’re looking for a new trustee to join our Board. Application deadline: 25 October 2024. Read…
Year: 2024
Why Local Governments need the Public Health Grant to fix our food system
In support of the Obesity Health Alliance’s launch of their Local Government Position Statement this week, our Policy and Advocacy Manager explains why restoring the public health grant will give a vital lifeline for local authorities working to improve access to healthy food. Read…
Our top priorities for the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy
Whilst the announcement of the Child Poverty Action Taskforce is a step in the right direction, it is crucial that the Taskforce commit to bold actions that ensure every family can afford a healthy diet. Read…
Taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for charity – Sara’s story
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Sara, her son, and her husband for their extraordinary effort in taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, and for showing us that every step, no matter how challenging, can make a positive impact. Read…
How can Rose Vouchers support the new Government’s health and poverty goals?
How can our new Government boost the nation’s health, address food poverty and reshape our food system? We think that Rose Vouchers have a crucial role to play. Read…
3 million Rose Vouchers spent by families!
This week, we celebrate an incredible milestone; our three millionth Rose Voucher was spent on fresh fruit and veg by a family in Glasgow. Read…
House of Lords Committee visits Fruit & Veg on Prescription
Last month, members of the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee visited our Fruit & Veg on Prescription Project at the Bromley By Bow Centre. Read…
Press release: Charity urges all parties to commit to national fruit and veg on prescription programmes
The first UK trial of GPs prescribing fruit and vegetables has shown promising results, leading to the charity behind the project to call for nationwide programmes to boost health and reduce food poverty. Read…
Love Your Local Market 2024
We’re delighted to take part in NABMA’s annual Love Your Local Market campaign, highlighting the importance of markets in the local community. Read…