Festive Wonderland at Surrey Square Primary School, Supported by The Caring Family Foundation

• Students at Surrey Square Primary School heard from Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York as she read her most recently published children’s book, sharing messages of compassion and community.
• As part of the ongoing commitment to Surrey Square Primary School, The Caring Family Foundation (TCFF) visited for the fourth year as part of its mission to tackle food insecurity among children and families.
• Currently, 900,000 school-age children in England living in poverty miss out on free school meals.
• To support TCFF’s 2024 ‘Food From the Heart’ Campaign, which will be delivering 1 million meals by the end of 2025, click here.
• By the end of 2025, TCFF will have delivered more than 3.5 million meals across the UK and Brazil since 2020, demonstrating a lasting commitment to tackling food insecurity.

Surrey Square Primary School was transformed into a Festive Wonderland as The Caring Family Foundation (TCFF) hosted a heartwarming event to support children in need. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, captivated the students with a reading from her children’s book, ‘Flora & Fern: Wonder in the Woods’. Her visit added a magical touch, sharing messages of compassion and community during the holiday season.

The day at Surrey Square Primary School featured festive entertainment and nutritious lunches provided by Bill’s. Volunteers from Richard and Patricia Caring’s hospitality businesses, including Bill’s and The Birley Clubs—came together to make this day truly unforgettable for everyone involved. Their efforts demonstrated the power of collective kindness in fostering cherished memories for children and families alike.

This event is part of TCFF’s broader 2024 ‘Food From the Heart’ Campaign, which seeks to combat child poverty and food insecurity in the UK. According to the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), 900,000 school-age children in England living in poverty miss out on free school meals. By combining efforts across the hospitality sector and leveraging its platform, TCFF is actively raising funds, aiming to expand its reach and make a greater impact in the fight against child hunger and food insecurity across the UK. Through these efforts, the Foundation also hopes to inspire other leaders in the hospitality industry to participate in similar activities, particularly around this festive season.

By the end of 2025, the Foundation has pledged to deliver a further 1 million meals through its ‘Food From the Heart’ Campaign, ensuring no child goes hungry. As a result, by the end of 2025, TCFF will have delivered more than 3.5 million meals across the UK and Brazil since 2020, demonstrating a lasting commitment to tackling food insecurity.

With 25% of Surrey Square Primary School’s students living in temporary accommodation and 84% belonging to families facing significant economic challenges, the initiative underscores the importance of ensuring every child has access to nourishment and joy.

As part of TCFF’s ongoing commitment to Surrey Square Primary School, funding will also support initiatives throughout the year, including weekly Youth Clubs offering children a nutritious hot meal, guidance on community, safeguarding and confidence building, as well as the Monthly Market, which serves 350 visitors from local vulnerable communities with a range of services and activities that strengthen and celebrate community.