PATRONS
hamber chief executive Paul Faulkner and policy director Henrietta Brealey visited a ‘Health for Life’ community allotment in Weoley Castle to see first-hand the activities
being carried out. Health for Life is a five-year programme,
funded by the Mondelez International Foundation, which promotes healthy lifestyles. Cadbury-owner Mondelez has invested
£3.1million in the programme, which is focused on the South Birmingham area. The scheme is run by The Conservation
Volunteers (TCV), and offers a range of activities for individuals and community groups.
‘The Health for Life programme is a live example of meaningful community partnership’
Paul and Henrietta visited the Green Meadow Road site, in Weoley Castle. The site, formerly a piece of waste land attracting anti-social behaviour, has been transformed into a ‘Health for Life’ community growing space. Local residents of all ages and backgrounds
use the site to grow produce, learn about horticulture and take part in healthy eating workshops. Paul said: “It was great to see behind the
scenes at this hidden gem. The Health for Life programme is a live example of meaningful community partnership. The work Mondelez and The Conservation Volunteers are doing here is
Green team (L-R): Chris Blythe (TCV), Paul Faulkner, Kelly Farrell (Mondelez) and Joe Whitehouse (TCV)
delivering real benefits for local people, from nursery age right up to the elderly. “From community cohesion to health
education and exercise, this work is having a real positive impact. I was personally impressed with the quality of the site and the enthusiasm of the TCV and Mondelez teams. “I left feeling that the community and CSR work undertaken by Mondelez runs right through
the heart of the Bournville-based business. It is characteristic of their understated and genuine approach that the programme is not commercially orientated, despite them having made such a sizeable investment. “I wish TCV, Mondelez and Health for Life team
the best of luck with their exhibition at the BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC this June and look forward to visiting again in warmer weather.”
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