According to figures from Stoke-on-Trent City Council, which Hubb Foundation delivers its service on behalf of:

 Over a third of the population in Stoke-on-Trent are classed in the 10% most deprived in England.

 Over half of the population in Stoke-on-Trent are living in the 20% most deprived in England.

 Over 19,000 children in Stoke-on-Trent are classed as living in absolute poverty.

 24.7% of households in Stoke-on-Trent are living in fuel poverty, the highest of 296 districts.

 Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) is 6.5% locally compared to the national average of  3.9%

 15,288 children are eligible for Free School meals in Stoke-on-Trent representing 36.7% of the city’s school population.

The Hubb Foundation says despite the work it has carried out over the last six years, there is still far more to be done – and is calling on businesses, philanthropists and the general public to do all they can to help.

The Burslem-based charity works across the city to provide activities and nutritious meals through school holidays.

Supported by a broad range of organisations, and funded by the Department of Education through its HAF programme, its main aim is to give disadvantaged children and their families access to much-needed free provision.

Despite the massive effort so far, the Hubb Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer Adam Yates say it needs further support to maintain and expand the invaluable service it provides for local communities into the future.