Posted 28th Feb 2024

Food Durham Update - February 2024

Food Durham is the County Durham Food Partnership, whose vision is to help enable a food system that is good for people, the planet and the local economy. The Partnership takes a strategic and collaborative approach to good food governance and action.  OASES (Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists) host Food Durham, and the Food Durham Advisory Group sets the strategic direction for the partnership.

In this update:

  • Recruiting at REfUSE
  • Funding
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REfUSE in Chester-le-Street are recruiting

We’re looking for a generous-hearted and hard-working leader, a fantastic manager of people, to take on a varied role as Operations Manager for our cafe and warehouse. This is unique and rare opportunity for a full-time, permanent role at REfUSE. If you are looking for exciting and supportive work for a small, fast-paced organisation that makes a meaningful difference to both North East communities and our wider food system, this may be for you. Please go to our website for the information pack, including how to apply. Application deadline is 10th March.

https://refusedurham.org.uk/work-with-us/

Funding

An environmental charity funded by NatureSave Insurance. Grant funding for environmental projects, and also funds sustainability advice for SMEs as well as a tree planting programme. Focuses on small projects for charities, social enterprises and grassroots community organisations with UK-based activities, with grants of up to £5,000. The latest round of funding is for organisations working to reduce food waste and food insecurity. Projects can include food banks, sustainable food initiatives, farming practices, fair trade, or health and nutrition.
 
Deadline 29 Feb. Thanks UK Fundraising. 

NatureSave Trust