Today, Manchester-headquartered Russell Hobbs, alongside global humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger, launched a global campaign unveiling four one-of-a-kind plate designs by artists from the UK, Germany, Spain and Poland.
Russell Hobbs today announces Alice Ferns as the chosen artist for its global charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, unveiling her exclusive limited-edition design for the campaign.
The Plates for Change campaign combines creativity and purpose, commissioning artists globally to design one-of-a-kind plates that spark conversation in UK households about hunger, while raising vital funds to support Action Against Hunger’s life-saving programme.
Alice is an illustrator based in Bristol, known for her joyful work which includes playful characters, humour and bold colour. With a social media following of almost 30,000, Alice has built a highly engaged online community.
The plate design reflects the campaign’s message, with the artist sharing the creative journey online and inviting audiences to bid in the charity auction to win the one-of-a-kind plate. Taking inspiration from Action Against Hunger’s work to empower and support female farmers, the final piece celebrates the community, joy and physical labour of growing and providing food.
Alice said: “I’m incredibly proud to have been selected by the team at Russell Hobbs and play a role in this exciting global campaign. This project is much more than creating a visually striking piece, it’s about using art as a platform to spark conversation – something I’m incredibly passionate about. I look forward to seeing the impact this auction and donations will have on the charity’s mission.”
Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger operates in 56 countries and, in 2024, supported 26.5 million people in their fight against hunger and malnutrition. Its work combines frontline emergency response with long-term programmes to prevent and treat malnutrition, ensuring children and adults everywhere can access proper nutrition.
Russell Hobbs’ Plates for Change campaign sees artists from the UK, Spain, Poland and Germany commissioned to each create a one-of-a-kind plate for the campaign, engaging with audiences across Europe to highlight the importance of nutrition for overall wellbeing.
Robyn Milner, Global Brand Partnerships Manager at Spectrum Brands, said: “At Russell Hobbs, we believe everyday moments in the home can be a powerful force for good. By collaborating with artists across the world, we hope to inspire communities both locally and nationally to take action and shine a light on the urgent issue of global hunger.”
Sarah Canniford, Head of Partnerships at Action Against Hunger, said: “It’s a privilege to collaborate with such gifted artists who share our commitment to ending hunger. Today, one in 11 people go to bed hungry every night, a fact that demands more than awareness. Art has the power to move people and we hope it inspires everyone to take meaningful action, however small, for those living with hunger and malnutrition.”
The final plate is available to purchase via auction online, with all funds raised donated to support Action Against Hunger’s food security programmes. The auction will run via Zeffy until Friday, June 12, with proceeds raised going directly to the charity.
Alice Ferns’s auction can be viewed here.
