# Memnosyne UK | Empowering Communities through Sustainability & Innovation > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Join the Food Redistribution Revolution](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/join-the-food-redistribution-revolution/): Good food should reach people's plates.Felix's Redistribution Revolution highlights a troubling reality: it can be cheaper for businesses to waste good food than to donate it. We need a system that makes feeding people the priority.At FoodSource UK, this speaks directly to our ambition. We are developing our pilot hub in Merthyr Tydfil to receive - [Turning Surplus Food into Support for Local Communities](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/turning-surplus-food-into-community-support/): This article explains why preventing Food Wastage, FoodSourceUK matters and how Memnosyne UK supports local hubs to redirect surplus to communities. - [An Evening with Helena Norberg-Hodge](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/an-evening-with-helena-norberg-hodge/): A wonderful evening at the The Royal Society of Arts with Helena Norberg-Hodge What a privilege to welcome to the Royal Society of Arts in London for the latest Memnosyne UK Chapter RSA Talk. The evening was introduced by David Solomons, Chairman of the Memnosyne UK Chapter, who welcomed Helena and our guests before an - [Memnosyne Institute USA Visits FoodSource UK Hub in Merthyr Tydfill](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/memnosyne-institute-usa-visits-foodsource-uk-hub-merthyr-tydfil/): We had a lovely day in Merthyr Tydfil yesterday showing Isabell Rossignol from the Memnosyne Institute USA our Foodsource UK hub. Isabell Rossignol shared valuable insights from the Foodsource USA practices with the team. We are looking forward to meeting the local community food banks over the coming months. - [Memnosyne UK Featured on ITV News: Opening Food Hub in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/memnosyne-uk-featured-on-itv-news/): ITV News Interview with David Solomons, President of The Memnosyne UK Chapter and Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, Co-Founder/ President of The Memnosyne Institute: Opening of Food Hub for Wales in Merthyr Tydfil aimed at extending the FoodSourceUSA program into the UK via The Memnosyne UK Chapter's new FoodSourceUK program offering a food hub to serve the - [The Memnosyne Institute Honoured with the 2026 Legacy & Global Impact Award in London](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/memnosyne-institute-2026-legacy-global-impact-award-london/): The Memnosyne Institute is honored to be recognized with the 2026 Legacy & Global Impact Award, presented by Leaders of All Nations in London. Representing the Institute at this extraordinary occasion is Isabell Welcher Rossignol, Director for Global & Local Outreach, who will accept the honor on behalf of the organization and the many individuals - [The Launch of the Memnosyne UK Chapter at the House of Lords](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/launch-of-memnosyne-uk-chapter-house-of-lords/): On 9th October 2025, the House of Lords hosted the official launch of the Memnosyne UK Chapter, marking the beginning of a new chapter in bringing the vision of the Memnosyne Institute to the United Kingdom. The evening was held in honour and memory of Lawrence Bloom visionary thinker, humanitarian, author and co-founder of the - [A Major Milestone: Our First FoodSource UK Hub Begins in Merthyr Tydfil](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/foodsource-uk-first-hub-wales/): We Got the Keys! FoodSource UK's First Hub Is Coming to Wales Last week we collected the keys to our first FoodSource UK Hub in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales — an exciting step towards creating a community resource that helps reduce food waste while supporting local people experiencing food poverty. During our visit, we met with - [Inspired in Milton Keynes - Visiting Hubbub and the FoodSource UK Journey](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/inspired-milton-keynes-hubbub-foodsource-uk/): Inspired in Milton Keynes Today we spent time with the incredible team at Hubbub, exploring their Food Connect initiatives and community food fridges across the city — including one at the YMCA. What an amazing organisation Hubbub is. A huge thank you to the team for taking the time to share their work with us - [The Memnosyne UK Chapter is proud to serve as one of the two major sponsors, beside Good Housekeeping, for this exciting and deserving event Copy](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/memnosyneuk-sponsors/) - [Press Release – Mayan Community Brings Sacred Blessing, Art, and Ancestral Knowledge to the Royal Society of Arts – Monday 9 February 2026](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/press-release-mayan-community-brings-sacred-blessing-art-and-ancestral-knowledge-to-the-royal-society-of-arts-monday-9-february-2026/): Mayan Community Brings Sacred Blessing, Art, and AncestralKnowledge to the Royal Society of ArtsLondon, UK | Monday 9 February 2026 The Memnosyne UK Chapter will host a sacred cultural gathering at the Royal Society ofArts (RSA) on Monday 9 February 2026, welcoming members of the U kúuchil KCh'i'ibalo'on Community Center, a Mayan cultural organisation based - [Press Release - Internationally Acclaimed Artist Emmanuel Jal to Perform Special Live Music & Talk Event in London](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/press-release-internationally-acclaimed-artist-emmanuel-jal-to-perform-special-live-music-talk-event-in-london/): London, UK — March 2026 — Internationally acclaimed South Sudanese musician, peace ambassador and activist Emmanuel Jal will appear in London for a special evening of live music and conversation hosted by the Memnosyne UK Chapter Speaker Series. Taking place on Thursday 26 March 2026 at The Chapel, Marylebone, the event will offer audiences a - [Press Release - Satish Kumar brings his renowned “Soil, Soul, Society” philosophy and talk to the Royal Society of Arts, London UK.](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/press-release-satish-kumar-brings-his-renowned-soil-soul-society-philosophy-and-talk-to-the-royal-society-of-arts-london-uk/): London, UK — 15 April 2026 — The Memnosyne UK Chapter will host a special evening with internationally respected environmentalist, author and educator Satish Kumar at the Royal Society of Arts on Wednesday 15 April 2026 from 7.00pm–9:00pm. In this inspiring talk, Satish Kumar will share the philosophy behind his widely recognised framework “Soil, Soul, - [Restoring Hope in Gambela: Memnosyne Institute UK Chapter and GUA Africa Drive Urgent Crop Support](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/the-memnosyne-institute-uk-chapter-in-collaboration-with-gua-africa-and-partners-has-stepped-in-to-support-urgent-crop-funding-for-sudanese-refugees-and-indigenous-communities-in-ethiopias/): The Memnosyne Institute UK Chapter, in collaboration with GUA Africa and partners, has stepped in to support urgent crop funding for Sudanese refugees and indigenous communities in Ethiopia’s Gambela region. This comes as part of the larger Africa Breadbasket Project, aimed at boosting grain production and long-term food security across Africa. Community leader Tayin Gatluak ## Pages - [Home](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/): Memnosyne UK strengthens communities across the UK and Commonwealth through sustainability, AI innovation, interfaith collaboration, and human development. - [RSA Talks](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/rsa-talks/): RSA Talks Founded in 1754, the RSA (Royal Society of Arts) is a world-renowned institution committed to solving the challenges of our time through innovation, creativity, and civic participation. Its mission to enable people, places and the planet to flourish makes it a fitting home for these powerful conversations. This monthly event series is curated by Dana Amma - [Gallery](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/gallery/): Gallery Helena Norberg-Hodge RSA Talk An Evening with Emmanuel Jal Mayan Community Satish Kumar RSA Talk - [News & Event](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/news-events/): News Events RSA Talks An Evening with Helena Norberg-Hodge September 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Helena Norberg-Hodge Buy Tickets - £20.00 Edit Event RSA Talks Satish Kumar – Soil, Soul and Society April 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Satish Kumar Edit Event Events An Evening with Emmanuel Jal in - [Initiatives](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/initiatives/): Our Initiatives Even though there are many organisations here in the UK addressing the salvaging of food that would otherwise go to waste, and redistributing it to needy families, the amount of food wasted is still enormous, and 60% of it is in household waste!! This is the biggest and most complicated challenge, and the - [Foodsource UK](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/initiatives/foodsource-uk/): Foodsource UK About Merthyr Tydfil How You Can Help Partners & Contact Our Mission Every day good food goes to waste while families continue to experience food insecurity. The Memnosyne UK Chapter's FoodSource UK program is building Wales' first regional food redistribution hub giving the community organisations already fighting food poverty the shared infrastructure, logistics - [About](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/initiatives/foodsource-uk/about/): Foodsource UK About Merthyr How You Can Help Partners & Contact About Food Source UK Connecting surplus fresh, nutritious food with the communities that need it most. FoodSource UK is an initiative of the Memnosyne UK Chapter. Our mission is to connect surplus food with the commnunities that need it most, building practical partnerships that - [Merthyr Tydfil](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/initiatives/foodsource-uk/merthyr-tydfil/): Foodsource UK About Merthyr How You Can Help Partners & Contact our First Hub — Merthyr Tydfil Where it All began. Merthyr Tydfil is where the FoodSource UK journey begins.Rising food and energy costs are placing increasing pressure on local families and community food organisations. By listening to those already working on the front - [How You Can Help](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/initiatives/foodsource-uk/how-you-can-help/): Foodsource UK About Merthyr How You Can Help Partners & Contact How You Can Help Give food, equipment, time or skills. There are many ways to become involved. Whether you're an individual, a business, a charity or a public organisation, there's a place for you in Food Source UK. 01 · The Most Direct WayDonate - [Partners & Contact](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/initiatives/foodsource-uk/partners-contact/): Foodsource UK About Merthyr How You Can Help Partners & Contact Partners & Team Together, we are building a better food system. Food Source UK is building partnerships across every sector and we are actively looking for more. 01We Are Working With Community organisations Food banks Businesses Supermarkets Food manufacturers Logistics providers Local authorities Welsh - [Mayan Event Page](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/mayan-event-page/): [imagely id="1"] - [Our Team](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/our-team/): Our Team David Solomons Director David Solomons, Director of Memnosyne UK, was formerly co-founder and chief executive of CultureSmart!Consulting. An independent cross cultural specialist, he has been appointed cultural consultant to a number of leading management consultancies in Europe and the US. His expertise is in delivering a uniquely holistic approach to all aspects of - [Contact](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/contact/): Get in Touch Contact Us Your opinions are important to us. Whether it is a simple question or a valuable suggestion, we are here 24/7. You can call us by phone or email us directly. UK Contact Info +44(0)7931 274737 dovsol@gmail.com USA Contact Info info@memnosyneinstitute.org 2902 Maple Ave Dallas, Tx 75204 Email Us Your Name - [About](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/about/): Learn about Memnosyne UK, the newest chapter of The Memnosyne Institute. We empower communities across the UK and Commonwealth through sustainability... - [Get Involved](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/get-involved/): Get Involved ## Events - [An Evening with Helena Norberg-Hodge](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-helena-norberg-hodge/): . An Evening with Helena Norberg-Hodge Hosted by the Memnosyne UK Chapter Speaker Series Local Futures, Global Wisdom The Memnosyne UK Chapter is honoured to welcome one of the world's most influential voices on localisation, community resilience and the future of our economies. On Tuesday 15th September, internationally acclaimed author, filmmaker and visionary Helena Norberg-Hodge joins us at - [Satish Kumar - Soil, Soul and Society](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/event/soil-soul-society/): Press Release Satish Kumar is a global voice for peace, ecology and the art of living well — a thinker and practitioner whose life’s work invites us to reimagine our relationship with the Earth, with each other, and with ourselves. Founder of Schumacher College in the UK and Editor of Resurgence magazine for over 40 - [An Evening with Emmanuel Jal in London, UK](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-emmanuel-jal-in-london-uk/): Press-Release . An Evening with Emmanuel Jal in London, UK Live Music Concert & Talk Hosted by the Memnosyne UK Chapter Speaker Series From child soldier to internationally acclaimed musician and peace ambassador, Emmanuel Jal’s journey is one of extraordinary resilience and transformation. Join us for a special evening in London as Emmanuel shares his - [Sacred Gathering with the Mayan Community Center U kúuchil K Ch'i'ibalo'on at the Royal Society of Arts, London](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/event/rsa-mayan-sacred-gathering/): The Memnosyne UK Chapter hosts a sacred gathering at the Royal Society of Arts on Monday 9 February 2026, welcoming members of the U kúuchil K Ch'i'ibalo'on Community Center — a Mayan cultural organisation based in the Yucatán Peninsula, part of the wider Memnosyne Institute network, and a member of the Remain on Earth alliance. ## Categories - [News](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/category/news/) ## Event Categories - [RSA Talks](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/event-category/rsa-talks/) - [Events](https://memnosyneuk.co.uk/event-category/events/)