Hundreds of pupils enjoy festive cheer as schools serve up Christmas meals

Thank you to all our sponsors for this year's Christmas Meal Campaign

Relish and catering staff at St Ann’s Well Academy

At St Ann’s Well Academy in Nottingham, which is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, pupils and families joined staff for a community Christmas meal held in a hall decorated by the midday staff while pupils enjoyed Christmas crackers and wore hats while tucking in to their delicious lunches.

This year’s Christmas meals across the trust were supported by lead sponsors Relish School Food and Sentinel Procurement Solutions.  Further contributions have been made by PLMR Ltd, ESP, Tanbry Construction, CP Associates, Denton Nickels (UK) Ltd, LGE Electrical and The Supply Register who helped the Trust provide meals in every participating school.

Emily Smithurst, Headteacher at St Ann’s Well Academy, said:

“Each year, this meal brings our school together in a really meaningful way. Pupils enjoy their Christmas meal together, complete with crackers, Christmas hats, decorations and Christmas music.  We are very grateful to our sponsors for helping us make the day so special.”

Sarah Melbourne, Senior Operations Manager at Relish School Food, reflected on the day’s event:

“This is our third year supporting the Christmas meal initiative, and we’ve been working with L.E.A.D. Academy Trust for 13 years now. We recognise how important it is for businesses to support days like this so we can give something back to the children.”

“We’re all about giving children good, nutritious food, but also those little extras that help create memories. It’s lovely being here and seeing the children. Being able to give something back, especially as a local business supporting local kids, is such a great opportunity. It’s all about spreading a bit of magic and Christmas love.”

Steve Walker, CEO from Sentinel Procurement Solutions added:

“We value initiatives that strengthen local communities, and it is clear how much care goes into making this meal memorable. Supporting L.E.A.D. Academy Trust in hosting such a positive and uplifting event has been a real pleasure.”

Bobby Thandi, Deputy CEO of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, said:

“Providing a Christmas meal across our schools is a simple gesture that has a big impact. It gives pupils a chance to share in a positive and memorable experience at the end of term, and it brings school communities together in a way that feels very special. We are grateful to all of the sponsors whose support helps us make this possible each year.”

Christmas meal at St Anns with Relish team

Thank you to our sponsors

A big thank you to our sponsors this year.

Relish School Food, Sentinel Procurement Solutions, ESP, Tanbry Construction, CP Associates, Denton Nickels (UK) Ltd, LGE Electrical, The Supply Register, PLMR Ltd, Century Fire and Security, Prosecure Group Ltd, Yesss Electrical, Staff Absence Management, Fusion Business Solutions, Firbeck Construction, Creative Building Projects, Lancall Yorkshire Ltd, Selmec (Lincoln) Ltd, N T Killingley Ltd, Envtec Services, Fading Footprints.

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