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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 27/09/2025

Most people who rely on a food bank are disabled, new figures from the UK's leading network of food banks has revealed.

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Millions of disabled people used food banks last year as Labour plotted benefit cuts

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Magic Breakfast @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Last night we were honoured to win Charity of the Year (over £10m income) at the #CharityTimesAwards! 🏆 This award recognises the power of collaboration, evidence, and passion in breaking down barriers to opportunity. Read more: utm.guru/ujb3M #CharityOfTheYear

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Magic Breakfast @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

What happens when children and young people start the day with a nutritious breakfast? For many schools, the answer is: ✅ Calmer classrooms ✅ More pupils ready to learn ✅ Stronger school communities 🔗 utm.guru/bsk/annual_b... #MagicBreakfast #AnnualBreakfastSurvey #FuelForLearning

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Magic Breakfast @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The Gov’s Best Start in Life strategy is a welcome step towards supporting every child to thrive. With a strong focus on early intervention and accessibility which will boost children’s life chances, it's the start of an ambitious approach to early years reform. (1/3) www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Landmark strategy to improve early years and family services

Parents across the country to benefit from new plan to drive up the quality and accessibility of early years education and boost children’s life chances.

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Martyn Drake @martyndrake.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

What comes next once you get serious about system change? This is what I’ll be finding out in my conversation with @mattdownie.bsky.social of Crisis and @lindseymac.bsky.social of @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social in just two weeks’ time. Join us here: binleydrake.com/event/in-goo...

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In Good Company with Lindsey MacDonald and Matt Downie - Binley Drake Consulting

Martyn Drake in the good company of Matt Downie (Crisis) and Lindsey MacDonald (Magic Breakfast) talking about charity End Games.

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Magic Breakfast @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Big news! We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for Charity Times' Charity of the Year! 🎉 Find out why on our blog >> utm.guru/uiBIJ #CharityTimes #CharityTimesAwards #CharityOfTheYear

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Thank you @hawksmooruk.bsky.social, an amazing meal (the best Yorkshire puddings I’ve found south of my grandma’s in the East Riding) and fantastic team. @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social is so grateful for your support to help keep pupils fuelled and ready to succeed during exam season. #FuelForSuccess

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Magic Breakfast @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Yesterday, the Chancellor reaffirmed her plan to ensure "no child goes hungry, and every child can have the best chance to thrive and succeed”, but failed to clarify key details for the Government's national #SchoolBreakfast roll out. 🔍 Read our full response here: utm.guru/uit84 #SpendingReview

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Down's Syndrome Association @dsa-uk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Access to inclusive breakfast clubs is essential for pupils who have Down’s syndrome, providing not only a nutritious start to the day but also important opportunities for social interaction. We therefore fully support this call on members of the House of Lords to make amendments to the Bill.

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

A positive step toward ensuring no child or young person is #TooHungryToLearn. Huge congratulations to everyone who has been campaigning for this. t.co/lv5NUseE6P

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Hunger has a devastating impact on children's ability to focus & concentrate in addition to the impacts of stigma and shame. Tackling food hunger in schools remains a key campaign priority for NASUWT. @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2518770...

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Brilliant breakfast club visit this morning with @emmalewellmp.bsky.social to The Beacon Centre in South Shields. Thanks to the school staff, pupils and Eddie (school 🐶) for welcoming us so warmly and to Emma for being such a brilliant advocate for children, families, and school breakfasts 🧡

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

A brilliant two days in Edinburgh with Magic Breakfast’s board, staff, & visiting partner schools. People who care a whole awful lot. Lots achieved, lots to do! A highlight for me was visiting Craigroyston High School, and speaking with students who deliver their school’s breakfast provision.

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Great to join @bbcbreakfast.bsky.social to talk about benefits of free school breakfasts as 750 schools soon starting pilot. Magic Breakfast looks forward to supporting some schools on the scheme & sharing learnings so benefits are realised & no child is #TooHungryToLearn.

Screenshot of Lindsey Macdonald, CEO of Magic Breakfast speaking on BBC Breakfast

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Great to attend First Minister’s Questions & several meetings at Scottish Parliament today. I’m always struck by the reality of discussion, debate and behaviour in parliamentary debates. And impressed by topics covered. From waste management, to healthcare, to Scotch whisky! 🥃

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

See one of these other models in practice, beyond traditional breakfast clubs. This classroom provision for SEND pupils in Oldham brings to life what schools create when allowed to do what’s best for their pupils and context. Sounds like 3rd time’s a charm for the 🧇 recipe! 😂 👉🏼 youtu.be/IW7myL0JIow

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Magic Breakfast | Transforming mornings for SEND schoolchildren

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Good to join @paulbrand.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk to talk school breakfasts & highlight need for schools to be enabled/supported to adopt a variety of models, not just clubs. It will maximise funds & impact for pupils. Also the evidence for and importance of universal provision (not means tested).

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

To enable schools to maximise school breakfast funding and impact, the DfE must provide schools with flexibility, guidance & advice to deliver breakfast via various models: breakfast clubs, classroom, grab-&-go, & late provision. Via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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We can’t feed pupils for 60p, say schools in blow to Labour breakfast club pledge

Critics warn of ‘political headlines over practical solutions’ as schools battle to cover cost of government’s flagship plan

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A privilege to give evidence to the Education Committee as they review the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Magic Breakfast’s evidence drew on 20+ years’ expertise of delivering universal, free school breakfasts, the evidence base, & lived experiences of pupils, parents, & school staff.

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Listen to @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social on @moneybox.bsky.social. Says he’ll measure success of the school breakfasts Early Adopters Scheme based on it reaching the pupils who need it most. Sufficient/sustainable funds are needed to deliver what will be a legal right. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Radio 4 - Listen Live - BBC Sounds

Listen live to BBC Radio 4 on BBC Sounds

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Loved watching 2nd reading of the Children’s Wellbeing and School Bill. Valuable contributions from across parties (and way too many to list!!) Hearing so many voices in our parliament advocating for children, wanting to make a difference fills me with hope. A great way to start 2025. #HappyNewYear

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Bright Start Breakfasts is just that, a bright start. MSPs must enable this policy to move forward. This is the 1st step to full implementation of universal, free school breakfast provision in Scotland so no child is #TooHungryToLearn. 👏🏼 @jennygilruth.bsky.social 🔗 utm.guru/uhOAn

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Miranda Green @greenmirandahere.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

📽️ The FT charity appeal this year is a partnership with Magic Breakfast - Sadiq Khan @mayoroflondon.bsky.social has given us his support - and spoke to me about prioritised tackling hunger in schools. Plus avoiding "sycophancy" with Trump presidency 2.0 www.ft.com/video/9c40ed... NO PAYWALL VIDEO!

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Sadiq Khan on hunger in London classrooms | FT

In an interview for the FT Seasonal Appeal for Magic Breakfast and the FT's Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign charity (FLIC), London mayor Sadiq Khan discusses the link between child nutrition...

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Delighted to partner with @financialtimes.com for the #FeedTheFuture campaign in support of Magic Breakfast & FLIC. Championing financial education and healthy breakfasts as 2 powerful interventions that shape futures. Together we can break the cycle of poverty for good. on.ft.com/3Zyc68A

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Lindsey MacDonald @lindseymac.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Felt like the right start to my time on @bsky.app. A positive step toward removing hunger as a barrier to learning for primary pupils in England. Lots to test & learn! Read more about the breakfast clubs pilot and how Magic Breakfast can help your school 👇🏼 www.magicbreakfast.com/early-adopte...

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Photo of Mirror newspaper story about free school breakfasts being rolled out

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