Family Cookery with Rt. Hon Rachel Reeves

Earlier this month we had the privilege of hosting the Member of Parliament for
Leeds West and Pudsey and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, at a
showcase of the work we do to empower families.

During the visit, the Chancellor was invited to participate in one of our Family
Cookery Groups, which was held at Bramley St. Peter’s Primary School. She spent
time chatting with each of the six families taking part. They were eager to share their
experiences and stories, as well as talking the Chancellor through the recipe of the
day, harvest pork casserole, and the positive impact Flourishing Families has had on
them.

It was an honour to be able to show the hands-on, grass-roots way in which we
address critical issues such as food poverty and poor nutrition by supporting some of
the most vulnerable families in her home constituency to feel confident in preparing
healthy, low-cost meals from scratch.

As part of the showcase, members of our team provided a detailed overview of FFL’s
weekly activities. It was a joy to really highlight to our local MP how everything we do
is deeply embedded in the heart of the community.

Reflecting on the visit, the Chancellor remarked: “I had a wonderful time visiting the
Flourishing Families Cookery Club today at Bramley St. Peter’s Primary School. It
was a pleasure to meet Kate, her amazing team, and all the families supported by
this incredible charity.”

FFL’s CEO, Kate Colbrook, expressed her gratitude for the visit: “We were delighted
to welcome the Chancellor to see firsthand the work we do to support vulnerable
families. Her engagement with our team and the families we serve is a testament to
the importance of community-driven initiatives in creating lasting change.”