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The Four Millionth Rose Voucher Has Been Spent

Posted on 5 Mar 2026 (5 Mar 2026) by Stef Lake
A green blog header. To the left there is a photo of four women of different ethnicities standing outside 1st Place Children & Family Centre in Southwark. To the right the text reads Celebrating Our Four Millionth Rose Voucher in Southwark by Corin Bell.

This month, the four millionth Rose Voucher was spent at a fruit & veg stall in Southwark. We visited the brilliant team at 1st Place Children & Families Centre to hear about the impact on their community. Here, CEO Corin Bell reflects on what this particular landmark means to her. Four million! That’s not a Read…

Reflections from the Oxford Real Farming Conference

Posted on 16 Feb 2026 (16 Feb 2026) by Stef Lake

Steph reflects on the Oxford Real Farming Conference, sharing insights on organic farming and the challenges of making sustainable food affordable and accessible for people on low incomes. Read…

Using the Crisis and Resilience Fund to Build Healthier Local Food Systems

Posted on 10 Feb 2026 (10 Feb 2026) by Stef Lake

Following the release of the Crisis and Resilience Fund guidance, Amy Deptford explores how local authorities can move beyond emergency food parcels to build healthier, more resilient local food systems. Read…

The Rising Cost of Christmas Dinner and What it Reveals About Food Inequality

Posted on 17 Dec 2025 (17 Dec 2025) by Amy Deptford

Every year, the price of Christmas dinner makes the news. This year is more shocking than most, with The Grocer reporting that the cost of our favourite Christmas veg has risen by as much as 30% in the last year. 30% is a big deal for all but the wealthiest of British shoppers. And for Read…

Newham Residents to Receive Fruit and Veg Prescriptions in NHS-Backed Trial

Posted on 11 Dec 2025 (10 Feb 2026) by Stef Lake
Nurse takes blood pressure of patient as part of the Fruit & Veg on Prescription launch in Newham. They both sit in front an Alexandra Rose banner.

Alexandra Rose is launching an NHS-backed fruit and veg prescription trial in Newham, giving eligible residents Rose Vouchers to improve their health and access affordable fresh food. Read…

DONATIONS DOUBLED: ALEXANDRA ROSE LAUNCHES WINTER BIG GIVE

Posted on 1 Dec 2025 (1 Dec 2025) by Stef Lake

Discover how doubled donations through the Big Give will help families access fresh fruit and veg through our Rose Vouchers this winter. Read…

Alexandra Rose Gives Evidence to the Health & Social Care Select Committee

Posted on 20 Oct 2025 (20 Oct 2025) by Stef Lake

Yesterday, our new CEO, Corin Bell, gave oral evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee during its inquiry into Food and Weight Management. We were delighted to be invited to the House of Commons by the committee, reflecting the growing recognition of our expertise, commitment and impact in tackling food inequality and improving Read…

Thousands of Families to Access Fresh Fruit & Veg, as Rose Vouchers for Early Years Project is Expanded in Southwark

Posted on 20 Oct 2025 (21 Oct 2025) by Stef Lake

We are delighted to announce the expansion of our Early Years project in Southwark, made possible through a new two-year contract with Southwark Council. Read…

Press Release: New Partnership Brings Fresh Fruit and Veg to More Barnsley Families

Posted on 15 Aug 2025 (15 Aug 2025) by Stef Lake
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Alexandra Rose is proud to partner with Community Shop to expand the reach of our award-winning Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project in Barnsley. Together, we’re making high-quality produce affordable for families in areas with limited access to healthy food. Taking Healthy Food Where It’s Needed Most Through this partnership, families can now spend Read…

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