Responsibility

End food poverty

Accredited, partnered with, and supporting

We work with customers to reduce food waste at Fresh Start and ending food poverty is what The Trussell Trust have a vision to end.

The Trussell Trust want to end the need in the UK for Food Banks. Their commitment to ensuring no food is wasted and people who need food but are unable to afford it can access it, is why we support The Trussell Trust.

“Fresh Start Waste have provided flexibility, ideas and a reliable service, and what’s more Jeff, our Account Manager, has been fantastic. He’s always available and comes back to us about any queries and helped make a success of our involvement with the Lytham Festival recently, through helping us with some forward planning. As a family-run organisation we like the fact that Fresh Start are also a family-run organisation, who are local enough to pop in and visit, and have a commitment to recycling as much of our waste as possible and not sending it to landfill. We’ve worked with other waste and recycling collectors and have stayed with Fresh Start for a reason. I’d recommend them to other businesses in the hospitality sector.”

JASON DONNELL, HEAD OF OPERATIONS AT RED FOX AND PEACOCK

Who are The Trussell Trust?

The Trussell Trust support a nationwide network of food banks and together they provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.

There are more than 1,200 food bank centres in their network, about two thirds of the food banks in the UK. They support these food banks to provide a minimum of three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food to people who have been referred in crisis (for instance by advice agencies, GPs, social services and schools), as well as support to help people resolve the crises they face.

More than 14 million people in the UK live below the poverty line. They understand that every person’s struggle with poverty is different and that it takes more than food to end hunger. So, they bring together the experiences of food banks in their network, and their communities, to challenge the structural issues that lock people in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.

What do they do to help?

In the UK, of the more than 14 million people living in poverty 4.5 million are children. The Trussell Trust support more than 1,200 food bank centres in the UK to provide a minimum of three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food to people who have been referred in crisis, as well as support to help people resolve the crises they face.

Between April 2019 and March 2020, food banks in their network provided a record 1.9 million food supplies to people in crisis, an 18% increase on the previous year and during the coronavirus pandemic food banks have seen need rise even further.

The Trussell Trust know it takes more than food to end hunger. That is why they recently launched a five-year strategic plan. They acknowledge their goal to end the need for food banks is ambitious, but by working Together for Change, they believe it is achievable.

How are we helping the Trussell Trust?

The Trussell Trust’s mission is to stop UK hunger and as a family-run business, Fresh Start Waste wanted to support the cause by taking on a challenge which will really make a difference to the lives of people in need, particularly given the recent £20 per week cut in Universal Credit, pushing many more UK families into food poverty.

Colin Harvey, Commercial Director at Fresh Start completed a gruelling 156.4-mile coast to coast solo bike ride to raise much needed £2188 in funds for the Trussell Trust. This is just the start of the fundraising we plan to take part in to further support this amazing charity.

Case study

Audenshaw School

Audenshaw School, a reputable educational institution, was faced with the challenge of finding a waste and recycling collection service that could meet its unique needs. Earlier this year, they reached out to Fresh Start Waste, seeking a reliable and flexible partner. This case study explores their journey with Fresh Start and highlights the positive impact the partnership has had on the school’s sustainability goals.

Abraham Moss Community School

In today’s environmentally conscious world, organisations across various sectors are striving to implement sustainable practices. One such organisation is North Manchester’s Abraham Moss Community School, which is a thriving, multicultural community, which prides itself on its harmony and success.

Diecast Manchester

Carbon Conscious Fresh Start Waste Services have been further validated as being the collector of choice for Real Estate and Property Management businesses interested in achieving Real Recycling across the North West, as they have partnered with Bruntwood to provide a total waste management solution at Circle Square.

Testimonials

“We have stayed with Fresh Start for a number of years as we are extremely happy with the service we provide. We have a dedicated account manager and always receive a personal service when we require an alteration. Fresh Start fulfil all our requirements and haven’t lost the ability to be flexible, agile and responsive to the changes in our waste and recycling collection schedule required.”

“Choosing a cost-effective, reliable and environmentally efficient waste partner meant Fresh Start was the obvious choice. Sean Martins, their Commercial Manager, has helped us transition to Fresh Start seemlessly.”

“Great service from Fresh Start since we started using their services in 2015. We have a very tight window that we need the collections to work within for our business and we never have any issues with this being met. We always have a 100% pick-up rate.”

“At Yotel, we place sustainability at the heart of everything we do and we are conscious of our impact on the environment and how we minimise our carbon footprint. Partnering with Fresh Start was the obvious thing to do as they are pioneers in their field and will help us meet our ambitious green targets.”

“We would wholeheartedly recommend Fresh Start to any Liverpool businesses, particularly those in the entertainment, leisure or hospitality sector, as the service is incredibly reliable, the recycling is maximised, the cost is competitive and the drivers are friendly and helpful to boot!”