Food Exeter

Overview

Food Exeter is a charity based in Exeter, UK, focused on promoting sustainable and healthy food systems for the benefit of all residents. Registered with the charity number 1182605, it was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2019.

Mission

The mission of Food Exeter is to transform the local food system to ensure that nutritious, locally sourced, and sustainably produced food is available and accessible to everyone in Greater Exeter. They aim to achieve this by tackling food poverty, diet-related ill health, food waste, and unsustainable farming practices through strategic initiatives.

Objectives

The charity seeks lasting change across a wide range of food-related issues. Key objectives include:

• Fair Access to Food: Ensuring everyone in Exeter has access to nutritious and healthy food.
• Sustainable Local Food Economy: Promoting more sustainable, locally produced food consumed by local people.
• Food in Communities: Encouraging community engagement through growing, buying, cooking, and eating food together.

Partnerships and Governance

Food Exeter works by facilitating partnerships between organizations, businesses, and residents to find innovative solutions to food-related challenges. The charity is overseen by a board of trustees, who are responsible for ensuring that the organization operates effectively and legally. Trustees include academics and professionals from the region.

Membership and Support

The charity invites individuals and organizations to join as members or supporters, contributing to the shaping of their work and decision-making processes.

Recognition

Food Exeter is recognized as one of the UK’s Sustainable Food Cities and is linked to the national Food Power program, highlighting its commitment to sustainable food systems at a national level.

Trustees

• Professor Matt Lobley, University of Exeter
• Professor Harry West, University of Exeter
• Dr Rebecca Sandover
• Ms Iona Collins
• Ms Lynn Wetenhall

The organization is actively seeking additional trustees who can bring relevant experience or expertise to support strategic operations.

Volunteers

Food Exeter benefits from the support of volunteers, including its trustees. The charity welcomes new volunteers who wish to contribute to their efforts.

[1] https://foodexeter.org.uk/who-we-are/ [2] https://foodexeter.org.uk [3] https://exeterfoodaction.org.uk [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1182605&subid=0 [5] https://exeterfoodaction.org.uk/about-us/