2. 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

3. 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

4. Our trustees

5. Progress (1) Launched in National Vegetarian Week, May 2008
Patron - Rose Elliot
Website

6. Would be good to insert Home Page (or at least top part of it) here
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?

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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