{"country": "Scotland", "charity_number": "SC053304", "register_url": "https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053304", "name": "West Lothian Food Network", "known_as": null, "other_names": [], "status": "Active", "date_registered": "2024-04-24", "date_removed": null, "legal_form": "SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)", "company_number": null, "company_number_url": null, "parent": null, "subsidiaries": [], "area_of_benefit": null, "address": "20-22 King Street, Bathgate", "postcode": "EH48 1AX", "phone": null, "email": null, "website": "https://westlothianfoodnetwork.org/", "lat": 55.900238, "lng": -3.640673, "activities": "'It carries out activities or services itself'", "purposes": "'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'", "what_charity_does": "prevent or relieve poverty, enhance education, advance health, relieve those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or any other reason", "objectives": "4 The organisation\u2019s Purposes are to: (a)  The prevention or relief of poverty (b)   The advancement of education (c) The advancement of health (d) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or any other reason.  In furtherance of these purposes, the organisation will: A. Ensure that no-one in West Lothian Goes Hungry. \u2022 We seek to ensure the relief and hardship of food poverty for the people of West Lothian facing food insecurity. This is achieved by providing access to food through our network of foodbanks, community fridges, community pantries and community meals initiatives. The West Lothian Food Network provides early intervention to prevent food poverty crisis across all demographics of those in need.  B. Promote Food with Dignity. We seek to educate people in West Lothian where and how to access food with dignity and where to: \u2022 Locate the appropriate advice services and maximise incomes. \u2022 To find choice to match individual preferences, dietary needs, or     religious practice, no matter their age, disability, health or financial circumstances. \u2022 How to share opportunities like volunteering, growing/donating food, skills and experiences to develop communities. \u2022 How to create communities around food. C. Promoting Healthy and Balanced Eating. The West Lothian Food Network provides access to food that maintains a healthy working body and mind.  This promotes and provides good quality nutritious food no matter a person\u2019s age, health condition, financial hardship, or disadvantages. The West Lothian Food Network provides and shares clear and consistent messages to the people living in these areas, who are kept up to date with the information from Public Health Scotland, through our social media platforms, digital information, printed information, events, and services. D. Building Community Food Knowledge, Skills, and Resources \u2022 We seek to empower individuals and communities by creating more opportunities to become educated on how to grow food at home, in allotments or communities, relieving food insecurity and food poverty. \u2022 To teach communities how to cook on a budget and how to share skills and resources at home or in your community.  \u2022 Eat together as a family or part of a community relieving isolation. \u2022 Signpost to all relevant food services and initiatives. \u2022 Celebrate culinary and cultural diversity by promoting a positive and inclusive food culture.  E. Collaborative Working We seek to avoid duplication of efforts and promote the efficient use of available resources by: \u2022 Providing clear, regular, and inclusive communication. \u2022 Identifying and sharing resources. \u2022 Identifying funding opportunities through joint bid. \u2022 Sharing and following best practice. \u2022 Having people from the communities supporting and contributing.  F. Protect the Sustainability and Environmental Impact of our Food Systems. We will seek to ensure that food is produced, distributed, and disposed of responsibly by: \u2022 Reducing food waste and emissions from our food system. \u2022 Increasing availability of locally produced food. \u2022 Adopting the highest environmental standards possible. \u2022 Raising awareness of the environmental impacts of our food systems and promoting best practice.  Following the Eatwell Guide from the NHS when making decisions on food purchasing, meal plans, recipe cards, food parcel contents, service provision and event planning.", "charitable_objects": null, "classifications": [], "main_operating_location": "West Lothian", "geographical_spread": "Wider, but within one local authority area", "areas_of_operation": [], "latest_income": 0, "latest_expenditure": 0, "fin_period_start": null, "fin_period_end": "2026-04-30", "financial_years": [{"start": null, "end": "2026-04-30", "income": 0, "expenditure": 0, "assets": null, "funds": null, "num_employees": 1, "accounts_url": null, "accounts_md_url": null}, {"start": null, "end": "2025-04-30", "income": 21000, "expenditure": 197952, "assets": null, "funds": null, "num_employees": 1, "accounts_url": "https://files.opencharities.uk/sc/SC053304/2025-04-30-accounts.pdf", "accounts_md_url": "/sc/SC053304/files/2025-04-30-accounts.md"}], "documents": [], "trustees": []}