Invite your MP to our event in Parliament!
We’re taking Rose Vouchers to Westminster, and you can help us spread the word by asking your MP to come to our event! Read…
Author: Amy Deptford
Posts by Amy Deptford
Our response to the 2024 Autumn Budget
We welcome the Chancellor’s announcement to increase the National Living Wage, but it still falls short of the actual cost of living and the reality faced by many families living on low incomes who struggle to afford healthy food. Read…
The upcoming budget is an opportunity to help families put more fruit and veg on the table … But will the Chancellor take it?
As the Autumn Budget approaches, Alexandra Rose Charity is calling for the Government to commit to bold actions to tackle food insecurity and support families to afford a healthy diet. Read…
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…
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…
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…
New figures show fruit and veg consumption at an all-time low
New data released by the Office of Health Improvements and Disparities (OHID) this week has revealed that the percentage of adults meeting the Government’s ‘5 a day’ recommendations has declined for the third year in a row. Read…
Why Early Intervention Matters: The Importance of Children’s Centres
Our CEO, Jonathan Pauling reflects on the learnings of the recent Institute for Fiscal Studies report and explains why we want to see political parties prioritise early years policy in the upcoming general election. Read…