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Hear from our families

How Rose Vouchers helped Susan's family

How Rose Vouchers helped Susan's family

At the market I can get more than at the supermarket. Whole bowls of fruit for £1. Before I had the vouchers I didn’t have enough fruit and veg for everyone in my family, now I do Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 10th April, 2018

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Comments: 2

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How Rose Vouchers helped Kimberly's family

How Rose Vouchers helped Kimberly's family

With the vouchers I buy more veg, even though I don’t really like vegetables, I’m now trying to eat more as my youngest son likes his veg. It’s helped change our whole family’s diet. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 10th April, 2018

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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How Rose Vouchers helped Bushra's family

How Rose Vouchers helped Bushra's family

The Rose Vouchers were recommended to me during the Coronavirus crisis by the Community Manager at the children’s centre I use. I’m pregnant and have a three year old daughter. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 10th April, 2018

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How Rose Vouchers helped Ferdaushi's family

How Rose Vouchers helped Ferdaushi's family

I was contacted by children’s centre staff during the lockdown to give us support and offer us Rose Vouchers. We didn’t have the Rose Vouchers before, but my four-year-old daughter has a chronic cough and asthmatic problems, so I am worried about going out. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 10th April, 2018

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How Rose Vouchers helped Tanya's family

How Rose Vouchers helped Tanya's family

I have a three year old son who loves vegetables, because of my financial situation I wasn’t able to buy as much as we needed. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 11th April, 2018

Updated: 9th October, 2020

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How Rose Vouchers have helped Eylem's family

How Rose Vouchers have helped Eylem's family

Eylem, a mum to three boys who lives in Hackney, tells us, "Because of the lockdown, my boys are at home all day, so I’ve needed more food for them for meals and snacks. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 11th April, 2018

Updated: 19th June, 2020

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Rose Vouchers in action

Rose Vouchers in action

A mum from Southwark shares how Rose Vouchers have benefitted her family. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 12th April, 2018

Updated: 13th September, 2018

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Testimonials from families

Testimonials from families

Hear from families on the Rose Vouchers Project from around the UK. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 16th July, 2018

Updated: 21st February, 2019

Author: Eleanor Wilton

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A Rose Voucher Journey in Hackney

A Rose Voucher Journey in Hackney

A mother from Hackney shares her story of how Rose Vouchers have made her twin boys healthier. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 13th September, 2018

Updated: 15th March, 2019

Author: Eleanor Wilton

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How Rose Vouchers make a difference

How Rose Vouchers make a difference

'Before I received Rose Vouchers I couldn’t afford to splash out on fruit and veg.' One mum shares her experience of Rose Vouchers. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 18th April, 2019

Updated: 22nd July, 2020

Author: Alison Burrell

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Abieyuwa's Story - Southwark Rose Vouchers Project

Abieyuwa's Story - Southwark Rose Vouchers Project

With Rose Vouchers, you get to make a choice of fruit and vegetables. The kids get to go with me to get the fruit and vegetables, and they like to choose. Read more

Posted to: Hear from our families

Published: 27th February, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2020

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  • Our history

    Our history

    Founded in 1912 by Queen Alexandra, the Alexandra Rose Charity was established to support Londoners in poverty.

  • How it works

    How it works

    The Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project helps families on low incomes to buy fresh fruit and vegetables and supports them to give their children the healthiest possible start.

  • Vision, Mission & Values

    Vision, Mission & Values

    Everyone should have access to healthy and affordable food. Our mission is to give families access to fresh fruit & vegetables in their community.

  • Online donations

    Online donations

    You can help us provide fruit & veg for families with a donation to help fund the cost of Rose Vouchers.

  • Impact

    Impact

    The Rose Vouchers Project has been running since 2014, the evaluations show improved diet and food security for families involved. Further details of our evaluations are available here.

  • Rose Vouchers in action

    Rose Vouchers in action

    A mum from Southwark shares how Rose Vouchers have benefitted her family.

  • Rose Vouchers Film

    Rose Vouchers Film

    Watch our short film about the Rose Vouchers Project and follow the journey of our vouchers from children's centres, to families, to the market.  Filmed in 2018, in Hackney, Southwark and Liverpool.

  • Royal President

    Royal President

    Alexandra Rose Charity is proud to have as its President, Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy, and great granddaughter of our charity’s founder Queen Alexandra of Denmark.

  • How Rose Vouchers work

    How Rose Vouchers work

    The Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project helps parents with young children on low incomes to buy fresh fruit and vegetables at local markets.

  • Corporate partnerships

    Corporate partnerships

    Get in touch to see how we can work together to support more families to access a healthy diet.

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