We’re a UK Based Charity aimed at supporting older vegans and vegetarians

We provide all kinds of resources, recipes and other information to help you make informed choices.

We want you to feel informed at every turn

Our extensive range of recipes is fantastic with new options to try at all times of the day

We offer a range of different services to help you

Learn all about how we inform and support you to live your lifestyle

Later Life Planning

The V for Life grant scheme aims to help older vegans and vegetarians living in the UK who are in financial need maintain their healthy lifestyle, and/or to be as independent as possible.

Publications

Contact made through the V for Life pen- and phone-pal scheme might lead to close friendships being formed, or offer reassurance that there is someone you could approach to discuss a particular topic or interest.

Stand Up For Your Rights

Explore our listed of recommended suppliers that you could use with your lifestyle choices. The directory is constantly evolving and growing with support from our various partners across the UK.

Care Establishments

Contact made through the V for Life pen- and phone-pal scheme might lead to close friendships being formed, or offer reassurance that there is someone you could approach to discuss a particular topic or interest.

Pen- and Phone-Pals Scheme

Imagine that you have been vegetarian or vegan for a number of years or even decades. Sadly, you are no longer able to live independently and have to receive extra care, so move into a care home.

Margeret’s Story

We hear stories daily of the struggles that people go through in their day to day life.

Learn all about Margeret’s story and others just like her and how they are able to manage their lifestyle.

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Margeret

Get Involved

Learn all about the ways that you can support us to help spread our word, click the boxes below to learn more.

Become a Friend

The V for Life grant scheme aims to help older vegans and vegetarians living in the UK who are in financial need maintain their healthy lifestyle, and/or to be as independent as possible.

Donate

The V for Life grant scheme aims to help older vegans and vegetarians living in the UK who are in financial need maintain their healthy lifestyle, and/or to be as independent as possible.

Share Your Story

The V for Life grant scheme aims to help older vegans and vegetarians living in the UK who are in financial need maintain their healthy lifestyle, and/or to be as independent as possible.

Our Latest Recipes

Explore the latest additions to our recipe library

Improving the enjoyment of food and inspiring appetite in older people

eBites Autumn 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 VfL Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering

Nutritious summer salads and salad dressings

VfL chef hosts vegan cookery masterclasses

Stay hydrated this summer

When dietary beliefs are not respected in care – a family’s story

Renfrewshire residents enjoy six-week vegan cookery course

Mexican food features in meat-free May

Planning ahead: Protecting your food choices for the future

Have a question?

Don’t hestitate to get in touch if you’d like to help support us, want to know more about our resources or anything else.