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The Infant and Toddler Forum re-launches as a community interest company

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The Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to early-life nutrition, celebrated its transition to becoming a community interest company (CIC) at a launch event in central London.
Atul Singhal, professor of paediatric nutrition at the Institute of Child Health, and chair of the ITF, at the re-launch of the Infant and toddler Forum
Atul Singhal, professor of paediatric nutrition at the Institute of Child Health, and chair of the ITF, at the re-launch of the Infant and toddler Forum

A CIC is a type of limited company which exists to benefit the community rather than private shareholders. Its assets can only be used for its social objectives, and limits are applied to the amount of money it can pay to shareholders

The ITF says its new status will give it the freedom to fundraise, apply for grants, and work with like-minded partners.

To mark the transition, the ITF held a reception at the Royal Society of Medicine’s Chandos House in London.  

Atul Singhal, professor of paediatric nutrition at the Institute of Child Health, and chair of the ITF, said, ‘I am delighted to be a part of this exciting new chapter of the Infant and Toddler Forum. We know our work makes a difference, both today and for future generations, but there is so much more we need to do. Obesity is everyone’s problem!

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