Annual review 2024/25
Through the tireless efforts of our staff, our volunteers and the communities we work in, we have rescued a record breaking amount of food from going to waste, and ensured that it has reached those in need, as well as those conscious of reducing food waste across the existing broken food system.
Read how your support and your donations have made a huge impact on the local communities across the South East, and those in and around Shepherds Bush in London. Through our oustanding educational delivery and using the pathways we have created to enable more people to access fresh healthy food, UKHarvest is continuing to nourish our nation, one rescued tomato at a time.
Our year in numbers
Tonnes of food rescue & resditributed
1.51M
Meals redistributed
345
Community Food Hubs took place
50,687
People supported at our Community Food Hubs
82,402
People engaged through our education and events
538
Volunteers donated time
21,548
Hours given by volunteers
39,549
Meals created at our Nourish Hub
21,191
People supported from our Nourish Hub
A Message from our CEO,
Yvonne Thomson
As the disproportionate increase in the cost-of-living continues to challenge communities across the nation, UKHarvest reflects on the last 12 months, having seen significant changes and challenges across the attention and need for change in tackling food waste.
The significant environmental and social impact of food waste in the UK is negatively affecting households and individuals. Positively disrupting the existing food systems to increase food security remains at the forefront of our mission, having witnessed a significant rise in the number people struggling to access essential food supplies needed to feed their families and households.
With our beneficiaries at the heart of our initiatives, we have embraced innovation and compassion in our partnerships. While we have encountered many heartbreaking stories from those we serve, we are equally inspired by the uplifting narratives that emerge after they access our services, fuelling our commitment to our mission.
Through UKHarvest's 16 Community Food Hubs, our charity is supporting and feeding approximately 100 families per hub. Signposting to support services has become integral to our Community Food Hubs and Nourish Hub, enabling us to provide comprehensive support. We are actively combating holiday hunger through our Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) provision as well as our engaging Family Fun Days. Nourish Hub has adapted its offerings to better serve the needs of its visitors, and our training programmes for volunteers have enhanced the efficiency of our food rescue efforts.
We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of Grub Club to support school families, deliver more HAF Family Fun Days, and expand our educational offerings at the Nourish Hub with tailored courses. Plans are in place to provide specialised training for our volunteers and beneficiaries, enhance our signposting efforts across projects, expand our online resources, and strengthen educational initiatives in schools.
Looking ahead, we are excited to be chosen as the national partner to deliver Food for the Future, an exciting and innovative secondary schools challenge, in partnership with The King's Foundation. We will continue to focus on working with the community, for the community in our bid to end food insecurity and ensure we Nourish our Nation.
With the unwavering support of our donors and partners, we are committed to making a sustainable difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for believing in our mission and for your role in preventing food waste and food insecurity by enriching and educating our communities.
These achievements reflect the tireless dedication of our team, volunteers, and supporters, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Goodman Foundation, our founding donor, and all those who contribute to our mission.
