1 / 16

Vegetarian for Life: Advocacy for Older Vegetarians and Vegans

Discover the journey of VfL from VHA retirement homes to a charity advocating for older vegetarians. Get involved in ethical catering and find practical advice. Collaborations with major organizations and future plans outlined.

wglisson
Download Presentation

Vegetarian for Life: Advocacy for Older Vegetarians and Vegans

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. VfL’s History (1) • Born out of VHA (Vegetarian Housing Association) • VHA operated retirement homes for older vegetarians & vegans • Model no longer viable • Residents re-housed and homes closed • Funds available to help older vegetarians and vegans

  2. VfL’s History (2) • VHA recognised need for advocacy services for older vegetarians • Decided to set up new charity • VfL registered as Company & Charity - Summer 2007 • Company Secretary / Manager:Tina Fox • Trustees: Peter Lakey, David Pye and Diane Moreton

  3. Our trustees

  4. Progress (1) • Launched in National Vegetarian Week, May 2008 • Patron - Rose Elliot • Website www.vegetarianforlife.co.uk

  5. Would be good to insert Home Page (or at least top part of it) here. I can’t do it but Paul could probably do something?

  6. Progress (2) • Published Catering for older vegetarians and vegans– a 32 page guide • Aimed at care homes, retirement schemes and others catering for older people • Includes Recipes, Menu Planners and lots of practical advice • Distributed to 14,000 care homes across UK

  7. Would be good to insert photo of Guide – front cover

  8. Progress (3) • Established VfL-UK List - of care homes and other caterers - who agree to follow the VfL Code of Good Practice - and cater ethically for older vegetarians • Membership reached 100 around launch • Now 221 members – across England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland

  9. Progress (4) • Set up Advisory Panel: - Dr Justine Butler ( Senior Health Campaigner, Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation) - Carol Gilligan ( Residential Care Home Manager) - Christine Heron ( Specialist in Health/ Social Care) - Sandra Hood ( Dietitian, Bsc Hons, RD) - Dr Annette Pinner ( CEO, Vegetarian Society) - Nigel Winter ( CEO, Vegan Society)

  10. VfL works with: • Vegetarian Society, Vegan Society, Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation, IVU • Age Concern, Help the Aged, WRVS • National Association of Care Caterers, Counsel and Care, UK Homecare Association • A number of major care & housing groups e.g. MHA, Elizabeth Finn Homes, The Orders of St John Care Trust • And we are working continuously to increase our influence

  11. Future Plans • Christmas Leaflet with Rose Eliott recipes • Catering guide for hospitals and hospices • Presentation to Hospital Caterers Association in January 2009 • Working with WRVS to develop their new private catering to replace meals on wheels

More Related