UK Community Foundations ( UKCF ) is a registered charity that leads a movement of community foundations committed to positive social change in the UK through the development of “ community philanthropy ”. Community philanthropy involves people from all parts of a community working together locally to use the financial and other resources available to them to improve others’ lives.
70-573: Previously Community Foundation Network, in February 2013 CFN relaunched as UK Community Foundations, with a renewed commitment to build thriving communities in the UK. UKCF also has a role as national membership association for community foundations which encompasses negotiating and managing national grant -making and funding opportunities on behalf of its members and providing direct technical assistance to member community foundations through its network. As
140-468: A City & Guilds National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in home economics . Oliver's first job was a pastry chef at Antonio Carluccio 's Neal Street restaurant, where he first gained experience at preparing Italian cuisine , and developed a relationship with his mentor Gennaro Contaldo ; later in his career Oliver employed Contaldo to help run his collection of high street restaurants, Jamie's Italian. Oliver moved to The River Café, Fulham , as
210-409: A Jamie Oliver Deli by Shell branded range at 500 Shell petrol stations in the UK for £5 million. The deal was criticised as a way to improve their image due to Shell's lack of action on climate change, corruption and bribery allegations and damaged Oliver's image of working in the interests of children and for action on climate change. In November 2024, he withdrew his children's book Billy and
280-647: A company voluntary arrangement , seeking rent reductions on eight outlets and closing a further 12 in Bath , Bristol , Bluewater , Chelmsford , Harrogate , Kingston , Milton Keynes , Reading , and St Albans , and Greenwich , Piccadilly and Threadneedle Street in London. As part of the agreement, court papers revealed that Jamie's Italian had debts of £71.5m, including £2.3m in wages owed to staff; £30.2m of overdrafts and loans; £41.3m owed to landlords, HM Revenue and Customs , suppliers and other creditors; with £47m of
350-609: A membership organisation its work is governed and directed by a board drawn from its members. The network is collectively managing over £811m in endowment/endowed funds as of 2023 and distributes over £70m in grants each year. Community foundations manage funds donated by both individuals and organisations, while creating endowments and connecting donors to local needs. Community foundations are independent registered philanthropic institutions serving geographically defined territory. They act as grant-making foundations , giving grants to support development projects. Their stated mission
420-648: A sous-chef . He was noticed there by the BBC in 1997, after making an unscripted appearance in a documentary about the restaurant, Christmas at the River Cafe . In 1999, his BBC show The Naked Chef debuted, and his cookbook became a bestseller in the United Kingdom. That same year, Oliver was invited to prepare lunch for the then- Prime Minister Tony Blair at 10 Downing Street . After three series of Naked Chef programmes ( The Naked Chef , Return of
490-609: A location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre . In November 2023, Oliver opened a new restaurant in London, his first since the collapse of his restaurant chain. Jamie Oliver Catherine Street was launched in partnership with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LW Theatres at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. In March 2024, Oliver opened a restaurant in Serbia , Jamie's Italian Belgrade , his first in this part of Europe, located in
560-617: A partnership in improving nationwide nutrition and advertising campaigns. In October 2013, he began a partnership with the Australian chain Woolworths Supermarkets on a series of better nutrition initiatives and advertising campaigns. In January 2016, Oliver and HelloFresh , an international meal kit subscription service, announced a partnership to incorporate his recipes to the weekly subscription deliveries. Customers receive one recipe written by Jamie Oliver with all
630-603: A result, the British government also pledged to address the issue. His public campaign for changes in nutrition resulted in people voting him as the "Most Inspiring Political Figure of 2005", according to a Channel 4 News annual viewer poll. His emphasis on cooking fresh, nutritious food continued as he created Jamie's Ministry of Food , a television series where Oliver travelled to inspire everyday people in Rotherham , Yorkshire , to cook healthy meals. Another television series
700-618: A second in St Pauls . In 2014 the Piccadilly outlet voluntarily closed for 24 hours after hygiene inspectors gave it the second-lowest rating. The Times reported they had found mouse droppings, mouldy carcasses and out-of-date meat. In February 2018, JORG confirmed that they had "instructed a firm of real estate agents to ascertain the potential value and market suitability of two of our sites". On 19 February 2018, Barbecoa Ltd went into administration, with Oliver immediately buying back
770-604: A specific project or use and will not usually be given for projects that have already begun. Over the years the discipline of writing grant bids has developed into a specialised activity. Many organisations employ fundraising professionals to carry out this work. In the United Kingdom, the fundraising profession is governed by The Institute of Fundraising and is independently regulated by the Fundraising Regulator in England , Wales , and Northern Ireland and by
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#1732773321363840-459: Is Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (2010–11), where he travelled first to Huntington, West Virginia and then to Los Angeles to change the way Americans eat, and address their dependence on fast food. Oliver's holding company , Jamie Oliver Holdings Ltd., earned enough for Oliver to have been listed on The Sunday Times list of richest Britons under 30. Oliver's net worth was estimated in 2014 at £240 million. A decade later, his net worth
910-401: Is a financial award given by a government entity, foundation, corporation, or other organization to an individual or organization for a specific purpose. Unlike loans , grants do not need to be repaid, making them an attractive source of funding for various activities, such as research, education, public service projects, and business ventures. Examples include student grants , research grants,
980-403: Is an English celebrity chef , restaurateur and cookbook author. He is known for his casual approach to cuisine, which has led him to front numerous television shows and open many restaurants. Oliver reached the public eye when his series The Naked Chef premiered in 1999. In 2005, he opened a campaign, Feed Me Better , to introduce schoolchildren to healthier foods, which was later backed by
1050-404: Is to improve the quality of life in a community. They are supported by a broad range of private as well as public donors and seek contributions primarily from inside the community. They are governed by local boards and build capital endowments with the aim of ensuring funding capability in perpetuity. The first community foundation to be founded in the UK was Swindon in 1975. This later merged with
1120-548: The Belgrade Waterfront quarter. From June 2000, Oliver became the public face of the Sainsbury's supermarket chain in the UK, appearing on television and radio advertisements and in-store promotional material. The deal earned him an estimated £1.2 million every year, although neither J. Sainsbury nor Oliver has ever discussed the exact figure. By 2004, the company had made 65 advertisements with him, but
1190-941: The Evening Standard’s Dispossessed Campaign which has raised £5million to be distributed to local charities and projects within London and is managed by The London Community Foundation . UK Community Foundations acts as an umbrella to promote and support philanthropy in the UK and has a number of partnerships: The Beacon Fellowship Charitable Trust was established to encourage individual contributions to charitable and social causes and to celebrate and showcase best practice in giving. It awards prizes for philanthropy, now managed by UK Community Foundations, which recognises individuals who have transformed other people’s lives through their gifts of time, skills and money. Previous winners have included Jamie Oliver , Bob Geldof and Zac Goldsmith . UK Community Foundations
1260-564: The Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and/or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is required. Econometric evidence shows public grants for firms can create additionality in jobs, sales, value added, innovation and capital. For example, this was shown to be the case for large public R&D grants, as well as for public grants for small and medium-sized firms or tourism firms. Jamie Oliver Jamie Trevor Oliver MBE OSI (born 27 May 1975)
1330-702: The Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel in Scotland . The grant writing process generally includes searching and proposal-writing for competitive grant funds. Traditional search methods - for example referring to the Charities Aid Foundation Directory of Grant Making Trusts - are quickly becoming replaced by online fundraising tools. Because grants are sometimes received in advance of the activity they are to resource, and would need to be returned to
1400-718: The Sovereign Grant paid by the UK Treasury to the monarch , and some European Regional Development Fund payments in the European Union . Grants can be categorized into several types based on the purpose and the source of funding. Government grants are awarded by federal, state, provincial, local and/or municipal governments to support projects that benefit the public. These can include funding for scientific research, infrastructure development, public health initiatives, and education programs. Examples include
1470-458: The government to students attending post-secondary education institutions . In certain cases, a part of a government loan is issued as a grant, particularly pertaining to promising students seeking financial support for continuing their educations. Grant compliance and reporting requirements vary depending upon the type of grant and funding agency. In the case of research grants involving human or animal subjects, additional involvement with
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#17327733213631540-785: The BAFTA award for Best Feature at the prestigious 2001 British Academy Television Awards , held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane , London . In June 2003, Oliver was awarded the MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours . On 21 August 2010, Oliver won an Emmy for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution at the 62nd Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards . The series tackled the problem of childhood obesity in America. In 2013, Oliver
1610-897: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health and development, and the Ford Foundation, which supports human rights and social justice initiatives. Corporations often establish grant programs as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. These grants support community development, environmental sustainability, and other initiatives that align with the company’s values and business goals. Examples include Google's AI for Social Good program and Walmart's Community Grant Program. Educational grants are provided to support students and educational institutions. These can be merit-based, need-based, or designated for specific fields of study. The Fulbright Program, which offers grants for international educational exchange, and
1680-505: The CanExport program helps businesses expand into international markets by covering expenses related to travel, marketing, and trade shows. Unlike interest-free loans, grants do not need to be repaid, making them an attractive funding option for businesses looking to reduce financial risk. Private foundations provide grants to support various causes, ranging from social services and education to arts and culture. Notable foundations include
1750-676: The Commission in Brussels. Due to the complexity of the funding mechanisms involved and especially the high competitiveness of the grant application processes (14%) professional Grant Consulting firms are gaining importance in the grant writing process. EU grants should not be confused with EU tenders, although there can be some similarities. Another funding body in Europe is the European Research Council established by
1820-853: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The European Commission provides financing through numerous specific calls for project proposals. These may be within Framework Programmes . Although there are many 7-year programmes that are renewed that provide money for various purposes. These may be structural funds , youth programmes and education programmes . There are also occasional one-off grants to deal with unforeseen aspects or special projects and themes. Most of these are administered through what are called National Agencies, but some are administered directly through
1890-659: The Epic Escape after criticism for stereotyping Indigenous Australians . Sharon Davies, chief executive of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Commission, criticised a chapter called "To Steal a Child" because it implied that First Nations' families "are easily swayed by money and neglect the safety of their children". Oliver conceived and established the Fifteen charity restaurant, where he trained disadvantaged young people to work in
1960-727: The European Commission in 2007: see European Research Council#Grants offered . Similarly there are calls and various projects that are funded by this council. The European Commission and the Council of Europe also operate a joint grant-funding programme. Denmark has an educational universal grant system, SU ( Statens Uddannelsesstøtte , the State Education Fund). It is available to all students from 18 years of age, with no upper limit, who are currently taking courses. There are two systems of SU. In addition to
2030-778: The Government’s Children and Young People’s Unit as the best partners for the Local Network Fund. In 2003 the UKCF was chosen as the trustee of the Fair Share Trust programme, which is funded by the Big Lottery Fund . In 2006 a Quality Accreditation (QA) programme was established by UKCF. The Charity Commission for England and Wales endorses the QA standards and processes in a three-year cycle, which notes
2100-623: The Naked Chef & Happy Days with The Naked Chef ) for the BBC, Oliver moved to Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, where his first series was a documentary, Jamie's Kitchen , which followed the setting up of Fifteen restaurant in London. The restaurant, in Westland Place, London continued to train young adults who have a disadvantaged background for careers in the restaurant business until its closure on 21 May 2019. In June 2003, Oliver
2170-566: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants for biomedical research are prominent examples. Grants serve a wide array of purposes, each designed to address specific needs or goals. Research grants are essential for advancing knowledge and innovation in various fields, including science, technology, medicine, and social sciences. These grants enable researchers to conduct experiments, collect data, and publish findings that can lead to breakthroughs and new technologies. Agencies like
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2240-627: The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the European Research Council (ERC) are major funders of research grants. Educational grants help increase access to education by providing financial support to students and institutions. These grants can cover tuition fees, books, and living expenses, making higher education more accessible to disadvantaged populations. Teacher training and curriculum development programs also benefit from educational grants, improving
2310-673: The Pell Grant in the United States, which helps low-income students pay for college, and the Horizon Europe program, which funds research and innovation projects across Europe. For businesses, government grants are financial contributions provided by federal, provincial, or municipal governments to help businesses achieve specific goals, such as innovation, expansion, job creation, and export development. For example, in Canada,
2380-467: The St Paul's site in a pre-packed agreement via a new subsidiary. The group went into administration on 21 May 2019 with 22 of 25 restaurants closed and 1,000 jobs lost. Jamie's Italian restaurants and Jamie Oliver's Diner at Gatwick Airport continued operations until they were sold to catering company SSP Group . Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall at Watergate Bay, as well as 61 overseas locations and
2450-508: The UAE and Singapore. In January 2017, Chief Executive Simon Blagden announced the closure of six restaurants in the UK affecting 120 jobs, at sites in Aberdeen , Cheltenham , Exeter , Royal Tunbridge Wells , and in London at Ludgate and Richmond . In January 2018, as part of an agreement with creditors to secure £71.5M of debt, JORG proposed to enter the UK company Jamie's Italian Ltd into
2520-799: The UK. Localgiving.com is a social enterprise and Limited Company that operates as a not-for-profit. Localgiving.com was founded in 2008 by Marcelle Speller and is jointly owned by UK Community Foundations and the Ardbrack Foundation; both are registered charities and 50% shareholders. Localgiving.com is a website for local charities and community groups to raise money, awareness and support. It allows registered and unregistered charities to claim Gift Aid as all donations are processed through their local community foundation which vets each group. The website allows supporters and donors to search for and find small charities and voluntary organisations in their community. Grant (money) A grant
2590-534: The UK. There are more than 1,000 volunteers that provide national and local grassroots information; they are supported by 420 staff. There have been ten foundations that have received one-off donations exceeding £1 million during this period. UK Community Foundations was responsible for ensuring the implementation of the £50 million UK-wide Fair Share Trust programme, funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Also, on behalf of Comic Relief they distribute some of
2660-617: The United States, grants most often come from a wide range of government departments or an even wider range of public and private trusts and foundations. According to the Foundation Center there are over 88,000 trusts and foundations in the country that collectively distribute more than $ 40 billion annually. Conducting research on trusts and foundations can be a slightly more intricate process, often requiring access to subscription-based directories or databases for comprehensive information. Most often, education grants are issued by
2730-552: The Wiltshire Community Trust to form the present Community Foundation for Wiltshire and Swindon. By 2010 there were 58 community foundations in the United Kingdom that cover 95% of the country. UKCF was established in 1991 to stimulate the growth of new community foundations, develop and co-ordinate a code of good practice and encourage foundations to share knowledge across the UK. In 2001 the UKCF received major recognition when community foundations were chosen by
2800-495: The arrangement was not without controversy. Oliver was reported to have admitted that he does not use supermarkets, despite regularly having "product placement" in his early TV series. He criticised Sainsbury's CEO Justin King when Oliver slammed the "junk" sold by supermarkets that ends up in the lunchboxes of millions of children. King reportedly hit back, saying: "Dictating to people—or unleashing an expletive-filled tirade—is not
2870-616: The average vegetable grower has gone from making a small profit to making a loss. In the same 12 months, Mr Oliver's wealth rose by an estimated £90 million. Now we know how." In February 2017, Oliver criticised the Red Tractor scheme, earning the ire of farming leaders, such as Minette Batters , the president of the NFU. Oliver said: "Chickens are bred to grow fast with a high ratio of meat to bone, but this makes them heavy so they can struggle to walk...I think people would be shocked by
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2940-525: The awarding or renewal of contracts and grants, or attempting to influence legislative or regulatory action" would generally not be treated as eligible for grant funding and therefore funded organisations would need to fund these activities in some other way. The Scottish Government has indicated it would not be introducing similar measures. As of 2021, 6 out of the top 10 charities in England and Wales (as measured by expenditure on charitable activities) make grants to individuals and/or organisations. In
3010-705: The catering services operated by Aramark in the U.S., are all operated by franchisees so they were unaffected. In January 2020, KPMG , the firm administrators, said that most of the £80 million Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain owed after its collapse in May 2019 will not be recovered. Hundreds of suppliers, as well as some town councils, will bear the brunt of the losses. In 2020, an employment tribunal ruled that Oliver's restaurants broke labour laws by failing to consult employees prior to making them redundant. He partnered with Toronto restaurateur King Street Co. and executive chef Rob Gentile to open Jamie's Italians including
3080-717: The chef. In June 2008, Oliver launched a restaurant, Jamie's Italian, his first high street business venture, in Oxford , England. At its peak, there were 42 Jamie's Italian restaurants in the UK. The brand was franchised via the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group (JORG), and included branches in Australia (which Oliver part-bought back in November 2016 after its founders went bankrupt), Canada, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Qatar, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey,
3150-784: The creation and preservation of artistic works, the operation of cultural institutions, and the promotion of cultural heritage. Organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Arts Council England provide funding for artists, museums, theaters, and other cultural entities. Environmental grants support projects that protect and restore natural resources, promote sustainable practices, and address climate change. These grants fund activities such as habitat restoration, renewable energy development, and environmental education. Notable examples include grants from
3220-417: The culinary face of Woolworths Supermarkets . Oliver came under strong criticism over the funding of the advertising surrounding his relationship with the supermarket. "Moreover, in this case he is not a spectator but effectively a beneficiary of these demands on our farmers. If he doesn't approve of Woolworths' ethics, he can withdraw from the campaign, and refund his endorsement fee. In the last 12 months,
3290-499: The debts covered by loans from HSBC Bank and Oliver's other companies. In 2009, Oliver's chain of cooking school/delis, Recipease, opened in several locations in the UK including Brighton , Battersea , and Notting Hill in London. By the end of 2015, all the stores in the chain had been closed. In 2011, Oliver set up Barbecoa, a barbecued meat-based restaurant with his friend, American barbecue expert Adam Perry Lang . There were two outlets, both in London, one in Piccadilly and
3360-568: The exact ingredients and steps for the dish. HelloFresh also agreed to the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation per Meal Box in addition to supporting other Foundation activities. In September 2018, Oliver created a series of recipes and tips for Tesco and participated in the promotion of the company's food products. In 2005, Oliver was widely criticised by animal rights groups for slaughtering a lamb on his TV show without first stunning it, with PETA stating that it showed to
3430-435: The fishermen are prohibited from keeping any fish other than the stated target of the trawl. He is a patron of environmental charity Trees for Cities . In April 2022, he co-organized together with Ukrainian chef Yurii Kovryzhenko a charity dinner in London within an initiative #CookForUkraine to raise money for Ukrainians who suffered from Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 13 May 2001, Oliver's series The Naked Chef won
3500-406: The focus on quality in all aspects of community foundation work. In 2013-14 community foundations across the UK generated more than £9m in private donations for communities, as well as more than £6m from businesses and a further £7m from government. They support more than 1,000 large donor clients, have £500m of endowed funds under their management, and every year around 21,000 grants are made across
3570-593: The funder if their purpose could not be fulfilled, good accounting practice requires that grant income is not recognised "until there is reasonable assurance that the entity will adhere to the conditions which are attached to the grant". In 2016, the UK Government introduced proposals to include an "anti-lobbying clause" in grant-funding agreements, i.e. payments which "support lobbying or activity intended to influence or attempt to influence Parliament, Government or political parties, or attempting to influence
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#17327733213633640-580: The funds raised through Red Nose Day and Sport Relief through the network of local community foundations. 48 community foundations were Local Funders for Grassroots Grants, a government programme comprising an £80 million grant programme and a £50 million endowment match challenge. UKCF also managed the grants component of the Mars in the Community investment programme to 2010 with employee involvement. Most recently UK Community Foundations have partnered with
3710-655: The government grant scheme, more than 35,000 grants in Denmark exists, which is the second largest number of foundations in Europe by country. The foundations are estimated to possess 400 billion Danish kroner (US$ 60 billion) in accessible funds. Grant-giving organizations in Ireland include the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology and Science Foundation Ireland for research grants. Major grant organisations funded and operated by
3780-620: The government include: Grants are made available in the United Kingdom for a variety of business, charitable and research purposes. The biggest grant distributors are government departments and agencies which offer grants to third-party organisations (often a charitable organisation ) to carry out statutory work on their behalf. Other major grant distributors in the United Kingdom are the National Lottery , charitable trusts and corporate foundations (through Corporate Social Responsibility policies). For example, Google contributes to
3850-516: The government. He was the owner of a restaurant chain, Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group, which opened its first restaurant, Jamie's Italian, in Oxford in 2008. The chain went into administration in May 2019. His TED Talk won him the 2010 TED Prize . In June 2003, Oliver was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for "services to the hospitality industry". Jamie Trevor Oliver
3920-433: The grants process through its Google Grants programme, where any charitable organization can benefit financially from free Google Ads advertising if they share Google's social responsibility outcomes. Grants are time limited (usually between one and three years) and are offered to implement existing government policies, to pilot new ways of doing things or to secure agreed outcomes. A grant will usually only be given for
3990-717: The hospitality industry. Following the success of the original restaurant in London, more Fifteens have opened around the globe: Fifteen Amsterdam opened in December 2004, Fifteen Cornwall in Newquay in May 2006 and Fifteen Melbourne in September 2006 with an Australian friend and fellow chef Tobie Puttock . Fifteen Melbourne has since closed, as has Fifteen Cornwall. Oliver began a formal campaign to ban unhealthy food in British schools and to get children eating nutritious food instead. Oliver's efforts to bring radical change to
4060-501: The individual and governmental levels" to "bring attention to the changes that the English, and now Americans, need to make in their lifestyles and diet". In 2010, he joined several other celebrity chefs on the series The Big Fish Fight , in which Oliver and fellow chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Gordon Ramsay made a variety of programmes to raise awareness about the discarding of hundreds of thousands of saltwater fish because
4130-556: The public problems with the methods used within slaughterhouses. PETA spokesman Sean Gifford said that it was hoped the footage "could turn the more die-hard carnivore into a vegetarian". British TV regulator Ofcom reported seven complaints from the public. Oliver has commented on other chefs and has spoken out against Marco Pierre White , who has been critical of Oliver in the past, and the swearing of Gordon Ramsay . In 2011, Oliver, an advocate of cooking meals from scratch and using local produce, caused controversy after it turned out
4200-437: The quality of education. Community development grants aim to improve the quality of life in communities through projects that address issues such as housing, public safety, economic development, and social services. These grants can fund the construction of affordable housing, the establishment of community centers, and programs that provide job training and support to underserved populations. Grants for arts and culture support
4270-406: The reality of what we are buying...I personally wouldn't feed it to my kids." Batters pointed out that: "There are a lot of people on tight budgets and they must not be disadvantaged in all of this. It is about making sure we can provide quality affordable, safe, traceable food to everybody regardless of budgets, regardless of background." In 2019, Oliver partnered with Royal Dutch Shell to offer
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#17327733213634340-657: The sauces used in Jamie's Italian in Glasgow were from an industrial park almost 400 miles (640 km) away in Bicester . That same year, he came under fire for lack of food safety protections in his restaurants and illnesses associated with under-cooking mincemeat that may have been contaminated with E. coli . Oliver and Gordon Ramsay are spokespeople for the "Big Fish Fight", which campaigns for sustainable seafood, but were criticised for their use of endangered fish. Oliver
4410-430: The school meals system, chronicled in the series Jamie's School Dinners , challenged the junk-food culture by showing schools they could serve healthy, cost-efficient meals that kids enjoyed eating. His efforts brought the subject of school dinners to the political forefront and changed the types of food served in schools. In December 2009, Oliver was awarded the 2010 TED Prize for his campaigns to "create change on both
4480-449: The way to get engagement." In July 2011, after eleven years, the partnership between Oliver and Sainsbury's ended. The final television advertisement was for Christmas 2011. Oliver also markets a line of non-stick pans and cookware for Tefal and has appeared in Australian television commercials for Yalumba wines, using Del Boy's catchphrase of "Lovely Jubbly". In August 2013, Oliver and Canadian supermarket chain Sobeys announced
4550-447: Was awarded an MBE for his services to the hospitality industry. Although it is customary to wear morning dress or a lounge suit for the event, Oliver did not wear a tie with his brown Paul Smith suit, saying: "I like ties but I prefer not to wear one when I am nervous." In 2005, Oliver initiated a campaign originally called "Feed Me Better" to move British schoolchildren towards eating healthy foods and cutting out junk food . As
4620-811: Was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of General Practitioners for his work in tackling childhood obesity by improving the nutritional value of school dinners. In 2019, Oliver was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy with the rank of Knight. The investiture took place at the Italian embassy in 2021. In July 2000, Oliver married former model and writer Juliette Norton, usually known as "Jools". They have five children: Poppy Honey Rosie (born 18 March 2002), Daisy Boo Pamela (born 10 April 2003), Petal Blossom Rainbow (born 3 April 2009), Buddy Bear Maurice (born 15 September 2010), and River Rocket Blue Dallas (born 7 August 2016). Oliver has severe dyslexia , and read his first novel, Catching Fire , by American novelist Suzanne Collins (the second book in
4690-475: Was born and raised in Clavering, Essex . His parents, Trevor and Sally ( née Palmer) Oliver, ran a pub/restaurant, the Cricketers, where he practised cooking in the kitchen with his parents. He has one sibling, sister Anna-Marie, and was educated at Newport Free Grammar School . He left school at the age of 16 with two GCSE qualifications in art and geology and went on to attend Westminster Technical College (now Westminster Kingsway College ). He earned
4760-510: Was criticised for underestimating the cost of supposedly cheap food he encouraged poor people to prepare for themselves, as well as for an unrealistic view of poverty in Britain and round the Mediterranean . Cookery writer and poverty campaigner Jack Monroe stated that Oliver's comments "support damaging myths that poor people are only poor because they spend their money on the wrong things, rather than being constrained by time, equipment, knowledge or practicalities". In 2014, Oliver became
4830-558: Was estimated at £173 million. Oliver was chosen by Disney Pixar to provide the voice of the health inspector in the UK version of Ratatouille . In December 2009, Oliver received the 2010 TED Prize . He hosted Jamie's 15 Minute Meals on Channel 4 , which aired for 40 episodes in 2012. Oliver is the second-best-selling British author, behind J. K. Rowling , and the best-selling British non-fiction author since records began. As of February 2019 , Oliver has sold more than 14.55 million books, generating just under £180m for
4900-497: Was responsible for using its local giving expertise to ensure the effective implementation of the £50 million UK-wide Fair Share Trust (FST) programme, funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The Fair Share Trust’s aim was to build community skills, confidence, experience, and networks to improve local neighbourhoods. They help local communities to make a difference, by putting regeneration into their hands. The network of 27 local delivery partners works with communities in 80 neighbourhoods across
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