The House of Lords has published its highly anticipated Recipe for Health report following their Food, Diet, and Obesity inquiry earlier this year. The report paints a stark picture of the nation's health, highlighting how poor diets and an unhealthy food environment are contributing to rising obesity levels, particularly in low-income communities.
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House of Lords publishes Recipe for Health report: Key recommendations for tackling childhood obesity
Kim Roberts appointed MBE for Services to Childhood Obesity Prevention
Congratulations to Kim Roberts, Chief Executive of HENRY, who has been awarded an MBE for Services to Childhood Obesity Prevention in the King’s Birthday Honours.
New Chief Executive for HENRY
HENRY is delighted to announce the appointment of Beckie Lang as our new Chief Executive. Beckie will take up the role in July 2024, replacing Kim Roberts, who is retiring after 12 successful years with the charity.
Kim Roberts - Retirement Announcement
After 12 years as CEO, Kim Roberts announced this month that she would be retiring from HENRY at the end of June.
Advent of Change
We are really pleased to have been selected to be featured on Advent of Change's products again this year. Advent of Change has raised over £700,000 for 100 different charities since 2018, aiding a variety of causes from protecting our oceans, to providing medicines and support to those in need.
Full RCT of HENRY’s Healthy Families: Right from the Start group programme
Following a successful pilot RCT, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has approved funding for a full RCT of HENRY’s Healthy Families: Right from the Start group programme.
The pilot RCT found that the research methodologies were effective and also found a positive impact on children’s weight status – children whose parents attended a HENRY programme…
Healthy Families Growing Up - a blog from our facilitators in Leeds
We’re really pleased to be able to introduce the first in a series of blogs from Siobahn Jennings and her colleague Karen who have just finished their training to run our Healthy Families Growing Up programme in Leeds. Their regular blog will give an insight into the work that they’re doing to support 5-12 year olds as well as the positive impact that the programme has on families…
Advent of Change
Join the giving revolution this Christmas – HENRY is proud to be part of an innovative product line-up from Advent of Change
We are pleased to announce that we are part of a unique product line-up from Advent of Change for Christmas 2021, alongside 47 other charities. The feel-good festive range has been revealed in…
Vacancies at HENRY
Are you passionate about children having the best start in life? Find out about jobs at HENRY