ABOUT US
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Bridport Food Matters is a Charitable Community Benefit Society - a dynamic local food network. Our Mission is to raise awareness, connect, support, and inspire our community to grow, cook, eat and share good food.
Reflecting our values of inclusivity and sustainability, we make good food widely accessible through fun local events, skills workshops, and collaborative projects. We champion local food production by strengthening the connections between consumers, producers and businesses in the Bridport area.
Our Values
Inclusivity
Sustainability
Health Equality
Community
Our Vision
Good food for all, forever.
What is Good Food? – Food that is produced in a fair, nature positive way, and is available to all along the food chain.
Our Good Food Charter
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Our Aims and
Objectives
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Demonstrate the connections between food, health, community, social equity, the environment and economic prosperity,
Raise awareness of the link between nutritious food and overall physical and mental health.
Promote healthy eating to reduce diet-related illnesses.
Empower local communities to make healthy choices through education, training, and support services.
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Create opportunities for active participation.
Foster citizenship, social engagement, and lasting local networks.
Bring people together through food-focused events, activities, and an inclusive café space.
Make connections between consumers, local food producers, businesses, and procurement bodies.
Support a culture of mutual aid and shared knowledge.
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Strengthen community resilience in response to climate and economic challenges.
Protect and regenerate the natural environment, promote ecological farming and sustainable food production.
Improve food security by increasing access to affordable, nutritious food. Reduce food waste.
Enhance local food distribution to tackle food poverty and inequality.
Charitable Community Benefit Society
A Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS) is a cooperative legal structure that puts community benefit above financial gain. Unlike traditional business models, any surplus we generate will be reinvested directly into our work for the community. This ensures that local people retain ownership and control over important community assets and resources. Read our charitable Objectives and Benefits, and our Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Registration details including our BFM CBS Registration of New Society Rules.
We are regulated by the FCA, and operate under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Bridport Food Matters Charity reference is ZD36736.
BECOME A MEMBER
BECOME A MEMBER
Membership gives people the opportunity to shape the future of the Society. As a member, you’ll have an equal say in key decisions, following the democratic principle of one member, one vote. You can become a Member of Bridport Food Matters’ Charitable Community Benefit Society for £1.
Becoming a CCBS also enables us to raise funds through grants, donations, and community shares. This model allows public investment, while preserving democratic ownership and accountability.
A Sustainable Food Place
Bridport Food Matters is the lead organisation for Bridport’s membership of the Sustainable Food Places network.
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