Feeding Britain Annual Reception 18th June 2025
Feeding Gloucestershire joined partners from across the UK at Feeding Britain’s Summer Parliamentary Reception in the House of Lords. The event highlighted the growing impact of Affordable Food Clubs and showcased innovative approaches helping communities build long-term food resilience.
“Food for Thought” at Cheltenham Science Festival
We sponsored Project Grow’s interactive installation ‘Food For Thought’ at the 2025 Cheltenham Science Festival. The exhibit encouraged visitors to explore local food systems, consider where food comes from, and imagine a healthier, more sustainable future for Gloucestershire.
Feeding Gloucestershire becomes a CIO
We are extremely pleased to announce that Feeding Gloucestershire is now registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This important milestone strengthens our governance and supports our vision of creating a Gloucestershire where everyone can enjoy good food and no one goes hungry.
Community Conversation – Good Food, What does it mean to you?
Feeding Gloucestershire are collaborating with Good Food Cheltenham and Nourishing Gloucester to ask communities what good food means to them. The conversations aim to explore the role of food in supporting people, places, and the planet.
Nourishing Gloucester – February Forum
The second Nourishing Gloucester Forum brought together organisations to identify priorities for building a sustainable food network across the city. Our discussions focused on accessing fresh local food, food distribution, nutrition, community growing, and strengthening collaboration.
Funding Update
We highlight a range of grant opportunities available to charities and community organisations in Gloucestershire, helping local groups secure the vital funding needed to support their food initiatives.
Hidden Hardship: Everyday Experiences, Coping Strategies, and Barriers to Wellbeing in Rural Britain
New participatory research led by Coventry University explores the everyday experiences of rural hardship and examines how people cope with financial pressures and barriers to wellbeing. The project aims to deepen understanding of rural poverty and support more effective responses to local needs.
Cheltenham Food Strategy Group
The Cheltenham Food Strategy Group brings together local government, community organisations, businesses, and sustainability partners to explore a shared vision for food across the borough. The group is identifying priorities and opportunities to create a more sustainable and resilient local food system.
Nourishing Gloucester Forum
The Nourishing Gloucester Forum is bringing together organisations, policymakers, and community groups to develop a sustainable food network for the city. The group will build on the Nourishing Gloucester strategy, identify priorities, and create a shared action plan.
Changes to our membership and a new directory
Feeding Gloucestershire is moving from a membership model to a more open network and creating a new countywide directory and map to showcase organisations, businesses, and projects working across the local food system.