At Durrants, supporting our local community is central to who we are and what we stand for. That’s why we’re proud to share that we have donated £1,000 to the Feed All Children initiative from the Durrants Charitable Foundation.
On 16 December 2025, Maddy Durrant and Sarah Jerman were pleased to receive the cheque from Lily Lawrence, Residential Sales Manager at our Southwold branch, on behalf of the project. The moment reflected a shared commitment to helping local children and families during a particularly challenging time.
About Feed All Children
Feed All Children is a project run by Sole Bay Care Fund, a local community charity that works closely with schools, community organisations and support groups to help those in need across the Sole Bay area.
The aim of the project is simple but powerful: to ensure that every child at local primary schools can access a nutritious meal each day. While many children already qualify for free school meals, local schools have a higher-than-average uptake compared to national figures. In the current economic climate, many more families are facing financial pressures that can make providing regular meals a real challenge.
Research linked to the project has shown that when families are struggling, both children and parents may go without food. Feed All Children helps to remove this burden by offering meals to all pupils, ensuring equality, reducing stigma and supporting families who may otherwise fall just outside traditional eligibility criteria. Parents can choose whether to take up the meal or continue paying, preserving dignity and choice.
Making a real difference
Currently operating as a pilot project across several local primary schools for the winter term, Feed All Children is already having a significant impact. Schools are reporting:
- Improved attendance
- Better concentration and engagement in lessons
- Stronger social interaction
- Improved overall wellbeing
The benefits extend beyond the classroom. Parents have reported reduced stress and anxiety, with some able to redirect household budgets towards other essentials such as heating. This, in turn, improves family wellbeing and creates a more stable home environm
ent.
A personal connection
The project is especially meaningful for Lily, who attended Reydon Primary School and benefited from a similar scheme during her own childhood. Her involvement highlights just how impactful these initiatives can be, not only in the short term but throughout a child’s life.
We are also proud to support this cause alongside Maddy Durrant, a long-term client of ours, making this donation particularly close to home.
Looking ahead
Following a full evaluation of the pilot, Sole Bay Care Fund hopes to extend Feed All Children to more schools
and over a longer period. Achieving this will require continued fundraising and community support, but the early results clearly demonstrate the value of the project.
As a locally rooted business, we believe in supporting initiatives that strengthen our community from the ground up. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive and we’re proud to play a part in helping make that possible.
If you’d like to find out more about Feed All Children or support the work of Sole Bay Care Fund, we encourage you to get involved by making a donation via their Peoples Fundraising page or visiting their website for more information.
