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As the festive season approaches, The Hubb Foundation is delighted to announce that bookings for the Winter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme are now live! Running from Saturday 21st December to Sunday 5th January, this programme provides children with enriching activities, nutritious meals, and a safe space to enjoy their school holidays. About the Winter HAF Programme Coordinated by The Hubb Foundation on behalf of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, the HAF programme aims to address

In a recent blog, we introduced Stoke-shuka, a favourite autumnal dish from our Hubb Pots Project families in Stoke-on-Trent. Now, as the weather cools down even more, we’re featuring another warming recipe, brought to you by the one and only Mr Bigz Flavours. This Brown Stew Chicken is a slow-cooker adaptation of a Caribbean classic, made easy and perfect for cozy nights. Here’s the recipe: We’ll take you through the step-by-step cooking directions next… Chef

With autumnal weather moving in and the chill of winter approaching, there’s nothing better than a hearty, home-cooked meal. At The Hubb Foundation, our Hubb Pots Project continues to make a difference for vulnerable households, providing not only the resources but also the knowledge to create nutritious and delicious meals – perfect for these colder months. The Ongoing Impact of Our Slow Cooker Projects Since its launch in 2021, the Hubb Pots Project has received

Chatty Duck Creative, a Fenton-based business rooted in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, has recently extended its support to The Hubb Foundation through a charitable donation. Specialising in crafting compelling English-language copy, content, and campaigns for businesses, public bodies, and charities, Chatty Duck Creative is deeply committed to making a positive difference in the communities it serves. A Commitment to Giving Back Chatty Duck Creative makes a promise each year to donate at least 3% of

At The Hubb Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting families and communities across Stoke-on-Trent, especially during school holidays when children need access to free meals and enrichment activities. Our Business Champions Programme continues to give local businesses the opportunity to partner with us in three impactful ways: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Join Our Business Champions Programme Whether you become a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Business Champion, you’ll be joining a fantastic network of businesses that

We might be wishing for warmer weather now that there’s a chill in the air, but we can still look back at our exciting Summer programme. In partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, The Hubb Foundation successfully coordinated another Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme across the city by offering a wide range of physical, creative, and enriching activities. This summer saw over 889 sessions taking place across 70 venues, with Free gym passes for use

This summer, the Mitchell Arts Centre (MAC) brought an unforgettable experience to young people through its production of MAC TO THE FUTURE as part of the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme. Over six weeks, talented youngsters came together to create something truly special. Making the most of their school break with the final days rehearsing a performance that was nothing short of fabulous. From Rehearsal to Show in Just 5 Days The young cast

Raising awareness is essential in continuing to transform young lives across Stoke-on-Trent during the school holidays, when many children already rely on free enrichment activities and nutritious meals provided by The Hubb Foundation. To maintain this momentum, the Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce has partnered with The Hubb Foundation to promote the Business Champion Programme, encouraging more local businesses to step up and support this vital cause. The Business Champions Programme: Three Tiers of Support The

2023 saw over 6000 people, 3,343 books gifted to children, 334 new library sign ups and we’re still counting the results from this year’s successful Tales in the Park events across the six towns. The story so far… Families joined us as we partnered with Stoke-on-Trent Libraries over the summer holidays for the storytelling festival spanning from 30th July through to August 16th. Did we come to a park near you? Tunstall Park, Tuesday 30

The renowned Hubb Pots Project has secured additional funding to continue its impactful work for another quarter. With an extra £20,000 now allocated, the project will expand its reach, offering essential support to those in need in Stoke-on-Trent. The ongoing impact of our slow cooker projects… Our slow cooker projects have been running continuously since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic where we offered essential support to those in need through weekly food parcels. These