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It’s a Wrap!

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

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Supporting Stoke’s Children: Partnering with Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce to promote Hubb’s Business Champion Programme

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

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A Summer of Stories – Six unforgettable ‘Tales in the Park’ events

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

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Hubb Pots Project Cooks Up Extra Funding for Vulnerable Households

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

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The Hubb Foundation serves up milestone millionth meal

The Hubb Foundation serves up milestone millionth meal A million meals have been provided for children in Stoke-on-Trent by a charity that aims to transform the lives of young people and their families in the city. The Hubb Foundation served up its milestone dish at The Glebe Academy primary school in Fenton, on August 28. Launched in 2018 by Port Vale FC’s co-owner, Carol Shanahan OBE, the charity works to provide free activities and food

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The Middleport Colour Run was a blast

It got messy (in a good way) recently in Middleport Park as 330 people gathered to take part in the annual Colour Run. In collaboration with Middleport Matters Community Trust, The Hubb Foundation provided lunches to HAF-eligible families, and every child who took part in the run received a medal as a memento of the day. 🏅 What was the day all about? The community enjoyed a day packed with sports, games, and family fun,

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Hubb Foundation calls on businesses to become community champions, the Daily Focus reports

The Hubb Foundation is calling on businesses across Stoke-on-Trent to see how they can help after supporting thousands of children and families – on the run up to the millionth meal milestone. Nigel Pye for the Daily Focus spoke to Adam Yates, Chief Operating Officer, who said: “We are so grateful to all the companies and organisations who have supported us so far as we reach the millionth meal mark. But the fact we have

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Community Connections: Rebus Training’s Ongoing Support for The Hubb Foundation

Rebus Training are not just an approved training centre working with electrical contractors and Apprentice electricians; they’re a company proud to support charities of all shapes and sizes. In 2023 Rebus introduced a nominated charity of the year to provide a focus for their fundraising efforts over a 12-month period, and The Hubb Foundation was chosen! Even to this day, the staff and apprentices engage with us in making a positive contribution to the local

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Hubb Foundation launches nearly 1000 HAF programme sessions across Stoke on Trent

The Hubb Foundation has recently announced the launch of its 2024 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme across the city, with over 889 sessions taking place across 70 venue – following an extremely successful summer campaign in 2023. The scheme aims to close the holiday experience gap for disadvantaged children, providing safe spaces, a range of physical, creative and enriching activities, and meals during the school holidays. What is the Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF)

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Three Stoke community organisations equipped with laptops as part of Hubb partnership

The Hubb Foundation have partnered with Fifteen Group and Acacia Training to provide three organisations with a brand-new laptop, which will assist them in delivering valuable skills to their members. Fegg Hayes Futures, Project Indi and Middleport Matters, recipients of the new equipment, carry out essential work in the county to help local communities. The recipients Fegg Hayes Futures are the founders of The Hub @ ST6, based in North Stoke-on-Trent. A resource for the

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