Last Updated: May 2026

Welcome to Future Food Movement ("Future Food Movement", "FFM", "we", "us", "our").  

These Terms & Conditions govern your purchase and use of our memberships, including individual memberships (Explorer and Catalyst) and Corporate Membership, as well as related events, content, platforms and services.” 

By purchasing or using an individual membership, attending an event, joining a community or accessing our content, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.  

1. Who We Are

Future Food Movement is a leadership network and advisory partner working across the UK food system. We bring together leaders, organisations and experts to strengthen decision-making, capability and collaboration across commercial, sustainability, health and resilience priorities.  

2. Individual Membership Products

Membership Products

Future Food Movement offers the following membership types: 

• Explorer (individual) 

• Catalyst (individual) 

• Corporate Membership (organisational) 

Each membership type has different benefits, pricing, access levels and eligibility requirements, as described at the point of application or sale. 

We may update product names, structure or benefits from time to time. 

3. Eligibility

You may purchase or use an individual membership only if:  

• You are at least 18 years old   

• You are legally capable of entering into a binding contract   

• You are not prohibited from doing so under applicable law   

If purchasing on behalf of an employer, you confirm you have authority to do so.  

4. Membership Purpose

Individual memberships (including Explorer and Catalyst) are designed to provide personal access to insight, context and peer connection. 

Individual memberships do not provide organisational decision support, consultancy services, or representation on behalf of an employer unless expressly agreed in writing. 

Corporate Membership is designed to support organisational decision‑making where risk, alignment and exposure are live. 

For the avoidance of doubt, individual membership is not: 

• A consultancy engagement 
  An employment or recruitment service 
  A guarantee of business development or profile outcomes. 

5. Membership Benefits

Benefits may include:  

• Access to expert events 

• Intelligence and newsletters   

• Visibility through FFM channels   

• Selected partner offers or discounts   

• Priority invitations or early access   

Specific benefits will be described at the point of sale. All benefits are subject to availability and may change reasonably over time.  

6. Explorer Membership

Explorer is designed to help members stay informed, connected and commercially aware.  

Benefits include:  

• Selected member communications   

• Insight content   

• Invitations to relevant sessions   

Explorer does not automatically include premium events, guaranteed speaking opportunities or Catalyst-level access unless expressly stated.  

Explorer Capacity and Waiting List

Explorer membership operates with capped places to ensure the experience remains high‑quality and manageable for members. 

Where Explorer places are fully allocated: 

• Applications may be placed on a waiting list 

• No guarantee of a future place is implied 

• Future Food Movement is not obliged to offer a place at a later date 

Placement on a waiting list does not constitute acceptance of membership. 

7. Catalyst Membership

Catalyst is designed for members seeking deeper access, stronger peer connection and greater proximity to live leadership conversations.  

Benefits may include:  

• Premium member access   

• Priority invitations   

• Higher-level roundtables or communities   

• Thought leadership opportunities   

• Visibility support through FFM channels   

• Leadership development opportunities   

Catalyst benefits are subject to application review, fit, editorial discretion and programme capacity. 

Acceptance into Catalyst is not guaranteed, and access to specific sessions, roundtables or communities may be limited or prioritised to preserve peer quality. 

8. Thought Leadership & Visibility Opportunities

Some memberships may include opportunities such as:  

• Member blogs   

• Op-eds   

• Interviews   

• Social media features   

• Newsletter mentions   

• Event speaking consideration   

• Profile spotlights   

These opportunities are not guaranteed unless expressly agreed in writing.  

We retain sole editorial discretion over:  

• Whether content is published   

• Timing of publication   

• Editing for clarity, quality or consistency   

• Promotional channels used   

• Suitability for our audience   

We do not guarantee:  

• Reach   

• Impressions   

• Enquiries   

• Followers   

• Leads   

• Commercial outcomes   

• Media coverage   

8A. Corporate Membership

• Corporate Membership is designed to support organisational decision‑making where risk, alignment and exposure are live. 

• Corporate Membership: 

  • Is held by an organisation, not an individual 

  • Provides access for a defined number of named representatives, depending on the tier purchased 

  • Complements existing strategy, sustainability, commercial and leadership functions 

• Corporate Membership does not constitute consultancy, legal advice or delegated decision‑making. Decisions remain the responsibility of the member organisation. 

• Access, invitations and participation may be prioritised or limited to ensure quality, relevance and peer integrity. 

9. Events and Sessions

We host in-person and virtual events including briefings, dinners, workshops, expert sessions and member gatherings.  

We may reasonably change:  

• Speakers   

• Agenda   

• Venue   

• Date   

• Format   

• Duration   

Travel and accommodation costs remain your responsibility unless agreed otherwise.  Invitations to events, roundtables or sessions do not guarantee a place unless explicitly confirmed, and capacity limits apply to all in‑person events. 

10. Member Conduct

We aim to create trusted, high-quality professional spaces.  

You agree not to:  

• Harass, intimidate or discriminate   

• Disrupt events or communities   

• Misuse confidential discussions   

• Aggressively sell or spam members   

• Damage our reputation through abusive behaviour   

• Impersonate others or misrepresent your role   

We may suspend or terminate access for serious or repeated breaches.  

11. Confidentiality / Chatham House Rule

Some sessions may be designated private, off-record or under Chatham House Rule.  

Where stated:  

• Insights may be shared without attribution   

• Identities, organisations and direct quotes must not be disclosed without permission   

You agree to respect the confidentiality of such spaces.  

13. Fees and Payment

Unless otherwise stated:  

• Fees are payable in advance   

• Memberships are non-refundable once the term begins   

• Payment plans must be honoured in full   

• Overdue payments may lead to suspension of access   

All prices are stated exclusive of VAT unless expressly stated otherwise.  

14. Membership Term and Renewal

Unless otherwise stated:  

• Memberships run for 12 months   

• Memberships may renew automatically   

• Either party may give notice not to renew no later than 30 days before renewal   

Renewal pricing may change with reasonable notice.  

15. Pausing, Transfers and Cancellation

Memberships are personal to the named individual and may not be transferred without written consent.  

We are not obliged to pause memberships for periods of inactivity, role change or parental leave, but may do so at our discretion.  

For Corporate Membership, named representatives may be changed during the membership term with reasonable notice, subject to eligibility and role relevance. 

16. Intellectual Property

All FFM content, frameworks, branding, materials, recordings and intellectual property remain owned by Future Food Movement or our licensors unless otherwise stated.  

You may use materials for your own professional use only.  

You may not without written permission:  

• Resell materials   

• Reproduce externally at scale   

• Republish as your own   

• Use our branding misleadingly   

17. User Content

If you submit articles, comments, quotes, testimonials or materials, you confirm you have the right to do so.  

You grant us a non-exclusive licence to use, edit, publish and promote such content for membership, marketing or service delivery purposes unless otherwise agreed.  

18. Disclaimer

Future Food Movement provides insight, facilitation and convening. We do not make decisions on behalf of members or their organisations. 

They do not constitute legal, investment, financial, regulatory, recruitment or therapeutic advice.  

You remain responsible for your own business and career decisions.  

For Corporate Membership, Future Food Movement does not act as an agent, advisor or representative of the member organisation. 

19. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where it cannot legally be excluded.  

Subject to that:  

• We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss   

• We are not liable for loss of profit, revenue, opportunity or reputation   

• Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the previous 12 months   

20. Suspension or Termination

We may suspend or terminate membership where:  

• Fees remain unpaid   

• These Terms are materially breached   

• Behaviour damages the community   

• Continued provision becomes impractical or unlawful   

Termination does not remove outstanding payment obligations.  

21. Changes to Terms

We may amend these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be published on our website or shared directly.  

22. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of United Kingdom and disputes shall be subject to the courts of England and Wales.  

23. Contact

For membership or legal queries, please contact Future Food Movement using the current details listed on our official website.