Unlike a food bank, where recipients are means tested and have no say in how the service is run, food co-ops are owned by their members, who decide together what to buy and how to run the co-op. They are not-for-profit groups, set up to meet members’ needs and are controlled by the people who join them. They are based on solidarity, not charity. While members have to contribute towards the cost of their shopping, food co-ops offer a great value for money.

Bringing farmers together to share knowledge and resources.

Inspiring young children to connect with farming and nature, while supporting teachers and farmers.

An NGO supporting schools to embed sensory food education in their teaching

An NGO working towards food system transformation through community feats, gleaning and local food economies

Connecting with local culture through food and building communities.

An annual celebration of food, gathering food producers and businesses, chefs and eaters from across the UK

A network to share practical information on sustainable practices with farmers and growers.

The Sustainable Restaurant Association exists to accelerate change towards a sustainable food system.

Experience/education/reconnecting to farming

Campaign to see unsustainable fish off the menu for good

A network of members who run social eating spaces, cooking for their communities with love