Society Information

The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity (251681) that provides impartial, evidence-based information, resources and training on food and nutrition. The British Nutrition Foundation’s vision is ‘Everyone can access healthy, sustainable diets’ and it is contributing towards this through its Mission ‘Translating evidence-based nutrition science in engaging and actionable ways’. Our Trustees ensure that we deliver our charitable aims, are impartial, transparent and act with integrity. The Foundation’s governance structure (described in the Articles of Association), which comprises a Board of Trustees, Advisory Committee, Scientific Committee, Editorial Advisory Board, Education Working Groups and a Nominations Committee, on which serve senior/experienced individuals from many walks of life. The composition is deliberately weighted towards the scientific ‘academic’ community, based in universities and research institutes, and those from education, finance, media, communications and HR backgrounds. The British Nutrition Foundation’s funding comes from: membership subscriptions; donations and project grants from food producers and manufacturers, retailers and food service companies; contracts with government departments; conferences, publications and training; overseas projects; funding from grant providing bodies, trusts and other charities. We are proud of our long-established reputation for partnership working. What sets The British Nutrition Foundation apart is its ability to bring together those with an interest in food and nutrition from diverse sectors - academia, medicine, education, communication and the food chain. We do not lobby, endorse any products, or engage in food advertising campaigns. More details about The British Nutrition Foundation’s work, funding and governance can be found at www.nutrition.org.uk .