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Buy a loved one a subscription to V for Life.
V for Life is working to change the lives of older vegans and vegetarians. Supporters will become part of a community helping more and more people just like us stay veg*n for life.
To give someone the gift of V for Life membership, simply complete your purchase, remembering to include YOUR email address. One of our team will then get in touch with you for details of who you want to receive the subscription.
Visit our website to find out more.
New supporters will receive a copy of our Self-Advocacy Guide, outlining the laws that safeguard dignity and choices in care. They'll also receive a free copy of our supporters magazine, eBites, as well as a 10% discount on all items in our online shop.
Buy a loved one a subscription to V for Life.
V for Life is working to change the lives of older vegans and vegetarians. Supporters will become part of a community helping more and more people just like us stay veg*n for life.
To give someone the gift of V for Life membership, simply complete your purchase, remembering to include YOUR email address. One of our team will then get in touch with you for details of who you want to receive the subscription.
Visit our website to find out more.
New supporters will receive a copy of our Self-Advocacy Guide, outlining the laws that safeguard dignity and choices in care. They'll also receive a free copy of our supporters magazine, eBites, as well as a 10% discount on all items in our online shop.
Buy a loved one a subscription to V for Life.
V for Life is working to change the lives of older vegans and vegetarians. Supporters will become part of a community helping more and more people just like us stay veg*n for life.
To give someone the gift of V for Life membership, simply complete your purchase, remembering to include YOUR email address. One of our team will then get in touch with you for details of who you want to receive the subscription.
Visit our website to find out more.
New supporters will receive a copy of our Self-Advocacy Guide, outlining the laws that safeguard dignity and choices in care. They'll also receive a free copy of our supporters magazine, eBites, as well as a 10% discount on all items in our online shop.
Discover the simplicity and flavour of plant-based cooking with our collection of one-pot meals. These delicious recipes require minimal prep and clean up, letting you enjoy more time for yourself or with your loved ones.
A collection of simple, satisfying vegan recipes designed for both home cooks and caterers. Every recipe has been tested to make the most of everyday ingredients. They're low-fuss, full of flavour, and can often be adapted to whatever's in season or on offer.
Whether you already follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, or are just looking to include more plant-based meals, this collection is for you.
Delicious no-fuss meals, perfect for everyday living. This handy bundle brings together four of our most practical guides:
Quick & easy Brand new! Low-fuss, full flavour vegan meals.
One-pot meals Big taste, less mess.
Cooking for one Great for solo cooks.
Take V Bonus leaflet of five-ingredient recipes.
Issue number 4 of our popular 48 page yearbook magazine. Vintage contains numerous features, one-off interviews and articles, and is designed to be kept and used throughout the year.
Included in issue #4:
- Protein and a vegan diet
- Air fryers: worth the hype?
- Recipe ideas for vegan dog treats
- Nice and easy one-pot meals
- Vegan travel at any age
Whether you're hosting a party, packing a picnic, or treating yourself to something a little special, this hands-on masterclass with award-winning Chef Justina will teach you how to craft elegant, flavour-packed vegan canapés and appetisers that taste as good as they look.
Date: Wednesday 20 August
Time: 6pm
Price: £30.00
Limited places: Only 6 attendees per class to ensure personal attention.
Join Chef Ollie for a delicious deep dive into the world of vegan nut cheese and fermentation. In this hands-on, 1.5-hour online masterclass, you’ll create your own batch of nut-based cheese from scratch – learning to coax out flavour, texture, and tang through simple, accessible fermentation techniques.
Date: Thursday 14 August
Time: 6pm
Price: £30.00
Limited places: Only 6 attendees per class to ensure personal attention.
Three of our most popular advice and recipe guides for those looking to create simple, tasty dishes that won't break the bank or take a long time to make. Featuring:
1) Cooking For One a recipe guide specially created for senior vegans or vegetarians who cook for themselves. Includes advice on nutrition, a sample menu planner, and a guide to useful equipment.
2) Cooking on a Budget a 32 page guide packed with practical tips on smart shopping and creating dishes with cheaper ingredients. Includes advice on savvy shopping, planning, and storing food.
3) Take V one of our most popular guides, each recipe contains only 5 ingredients and is quick and easy to make.
A comprehensive guide showing how to use vegan, dairy-free alternatives to fortify food with calories and protein.
This colourful 24-page guide equips caterers with the knowledge they need to fortify foods for someone following a vegan or milk-free diet.
Packed with recipes, including light meals, mains, puddings, snacks and drinks, there are plenty of ideas and inspiration for fortifying dishes without dairy.
You’ll find the calories and protein calculated for each recipe; a table of protein-rich ingredients that can be used to fortify foods; and ideas for dairy-free fortification of snacks and drinks.
Chef Ollie Bragg who developed the recipes said: “Ensuring residents get enough calories and protein when appetite is low can be tricky. This can seem even more challenging when your go-to dairy fortification methods can’t be used. These delicious recipes will show you how to increase calories without compromising on taste.”
- 11oz ceramic mug.
- Glossy white finish.
- Dishwasher and microwave safe.
- 11oz ceramic mug.
- Glossy white finish.
- Dishwasher and microwave safe.
- 11oz ceramic mug.
- Glossy white finish.
- Dishwasher and microwave safe.
- 11oz ceramic mug.
- Glossy white finish.
- Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Three of our best resources for nutrition information, including:
- Food fortification for vegans guide
- Vegan texture modified guide
- pull-out banner pen with handy nutritional tips
10% off the original price if you buy the bundle.
Join Chef Claire for a vibrant evening of flavour, fragrance, and spice. Drawing on her training at the award-winning Ashoka Cook School and her travels in India, Claire will guide you step by step as you create a rich, authentic Indian curry from scratch – all from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Date: Wednesday 1 October
Time: 7.00pm
Price: £30.00
Limited places: Only 6 attendees per class to ensure personal attention.
Tofu is often misunderstood – bland, rubbery, uninspiring. But in the right hands, it becomes savoury, satisfying, and even sweet. Join Chef Alex in this 2-hour interactive masterclass and discover just how delicious (and versatile) tofu can be.
Date: Friday 24 October
Time: 11am
Price: £30.00
Limited places: Only 6 attendees per class to ensure personal attention.
Proudly identify yourself as a vegan with this small pin badge. Designed to assist memory recollection for people living with dementia, and to aid carers to identify vegans at mealtimes.
- Strong enamel in gold-effect
- Green colour
- Light and not intrusive
- Size: 18mm
- Butterfly clasp
Proudly identify yourself as a vegetarian with this small pin badge. Designed to assist memory recollection for people living with dementia, and to aid carers to identify vegetarians at mealtimes.
- Strong enamel in silver-effect
- Lilac colour
- Light and not intrusive
- Size: 18mm
- Butterfly clasp
The definitive bundle of the absolute best seasonal recipes we have produced. Featuring 5 distinct and diverse recipe guides that bring together some of the most popular dishes from some of the most popular festivities throughout the calendar year. Included are:
1) Celebrate Burns Night and Valentine's Day
2) Celebrate St David's Day
3) Easter Treats
4) A Taste of South East Asia
5) Festive Delights
**Please use the drop-down menu above to select which national version of the guide you would like**
Are you confident about protecting your vegan or vegetarian identity and beliefs – now and in the future?
VfL's self-advocacy pack outlines the laws that safeguard dignity and choices in care. It details the steps you can take to ensure that you are cared for in line with your beliefs.
- Understand your rights as a vegan or vegetarian.
- Where to access support and information (care homes, legal, nutrition).
- Step-by-step guide to ensuring that your rights are respected in case of loss of capacity or cognition or when receiving care.
- Template letters to use if admitted to hospital or receiving care.
Proudly identify yourself as a vegan with this comfortable yet durable wristband. Designed to assist memory recollection for people living with dementia, and to aid carers to identify vegans at mealtimes.
- Easy to put on and take off
- Green colour
- Light and not intrusive
- Strong silicone
- Inset text for longevity
Proudly identify yourself as a vegetarian with this comfortable yet durable wristband. Designed to assist memory recollection for people living with dementia, and to aid carers to identify vegetarians at mealtimes.
- Easy to put on and take off
- Lilac colour
- Light and not intrusive
- Strong silicone
- Inset text for longevity
When planted under a thin layer of soil, these colourful birthday cards will sprout into wildflowers after 10 days. Proceeds from the sale of this card support VfL's vital work.
Made from seed card, a post-consumer paper waste and 100% biodegradable seed-embedded card and printed with vegan-friendly inks.
Card size: 10.5cm x 14.6cm
Embossed envelope size: 11.4cm x 16.2cm
Material: 100% cotton.*
- Pre-shrunk.
- Seamless twin needle collar.
- Taped neck and shoulders.
- Twin needle sleeves and hem.
- Tubular body.
Most Gildan products are manufactured with two labels in the neck, but only one can be removed when a printed label is opted for. The second label contains the required legal information so it has to remain unremoved.
Weight:
- White 193gsm.
- Colours 203gsm.
*Ash 99% cotton/1% polyester.
**Dark Heather, Heather Cardinal and Heather Navy 50% cotton/50% polyester.
***Sport grey 90% cotton/10% polyester.
Material: 80% ringspun cotton/20% polyester.
- Drop shoulder style.
- Stylish fit.
- Soft cotton faced fabric.
- Taped neck.
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem.
- Twin needle stitching.
- WRAP Certified Production.
Weight: 280 gsm
Material: 80% ringspun cotton/20% polyester.
- Drop shoulder style.
- Stylish fit.
- Soft cotton faced fabric.
- Taped neck.
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem.
- Twin needle stitching.
- WRAP Certified Production.
Weight: 280 gsm
Material: 80% ringspun cotton/20% polyester.
- Drop shoulder style
- Stylish fit.
- Soft cotton faced fabric.
- Taped neck.
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem.
- Twin needle stitching.
- WRAP Certified Production.
Weight: 280 gsm
Material: 80% ringspun cotton/20% polyester.
- Drop shoulder style.
- Stylish fit.
- Soft cotton faced fabric.
- Taped neck.
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem.
- Twin needle stitching.
- WRAP Certified Production.
Weight: 280 gsm
Material: 80% ringspun cotton/20% polyester.
- Drop shoulder style.
- Stylish fit.
- Soft cotton faced fabric.
- Taped neck.
- Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem.
- Twin needle stitching.
- WRAP Certified Production.
Weight: 280 gsm
A special V for Life ball-point pen with a handy double-sided pull-out. The pull-out details some essential information on what vegetarians and vegans choose not to eat, and the food groups that should be included in a weekly food plan.
Black ink.
Material: 100% soft touch acrylic.*
- Double layer knit.
- Cuffed design for optimal decoration.
*Heather 55% polyester/45% acrylic
This guide will help you identify hidden animal products and explain more about what to consider when shopping and caring for a vegan or vegetarian (veg*n), ensuring that you can provide exceptional person-centred care at all times.
This guide has been put together for those caring for veg*ns. Most people understand that vegans will exclude all animal products from their diet. Not that there isn’t sometimes confusion: for example, honey or hidden animal products can be tricky for caterers who are new to catering for vegans. However, often people overlook that veg*nism is a lifestyle, not just a diet.
Discover how to create a range of tasty vegan bakes – from light, airy sponges, to traditional puddings, and eggless meringue.
Whether you're after hearty one-pot meals, plant-based twists on classic dishes, or delicious vegan bakes, our Vegan Home Cooking collection has it all.
What’s included:
- One-pot meals guide – Easy, comforting recipes that save time and washing up.
- Veganising classic dishes – Enjoy all your favourite comfort foods, made 100% plant-based.
- Vegan baking guide – Indulge in tasty, cruelty-free treats perfect for the season.
Enhance your home cooking with these simple and satisfying recipes. Grab your bundle today!
Essential facts and inspiring recipes for those who cater for older vegans
If you are about to begin catering for an older vegan person you might be feeling slightly apprehensive and have many questions running through your mind. We have put together this Vegan Rescue Pack to support you. We're sure that in no time at all you will feel confident and become a happy vegan cook!
Primary Audience:
- Chefs working in the care sector
- Community carers working in domiciliary care
- People looking after an older family member
- People who are keen to cater well for an increasingly diverse range of diets
- Individual older vegans
Includes an overview of veganism, nutritional advice, store cupboard essentials, a vegan 4-week menu planner and recipes covering breakfast, mains and dessert.
Fourteen tasty, traditional and classic dishes to inspire those new to vegan catering.
Featuring a wide variety of classic recipes that have been 'veganised', from Cottage Pie to Moussaka, from Lancashire Hotpot to Eton Mess. Catering for people with vegan diets doesn't have to mean learning strange and complicated new dishes. With a few substitutions and easy techniques perfected by our own professional chef team, you can adopt some traditional favourites with ease.
Keep hold of important documents, cards, money or work passes with our Vegetarian for Life printed lanyards. Includes a keyring to make it practical for frequent use.
Issue number 2 of our popular yearbook magazine. Vintage contains numerous features, one-off interviews and articles, and is designed to be kept and used throughout the year.
Included in issue #2:
- Advanced care-planning supplement
- Harper Fields Care Home celebrates World Vegan Day
- Ethical investing
Issue number 3 of our popular 48 page yearbook magazine. Vintage contains numerous features, one-off interviews and articles, and is designed to be kept and used throughout the year.
Included in issue #3:
- Fab finger foods
- Activities to support older veg*ns
- Why and how to make a will
- Vegetarianism in WWI
- Top tips for vegan baking