Housebuilder Keepmoat has announced a three-year partnership with food poverty charity Magic Breakfast, which provides breakfasts to children in the UK.

Over the course of the partnership Keepmoat aims to raise £250,000 for the charity and its work in schools to provide meals to children at the start of the day.

“Child hunger in the UK remains alarmingly high, with one in seven children at risk of starting their day too hungry to learn,” said Keepmoat chief executive Ian Hoad.

“That’s why we’re proud to be partnering with Magic Breakfast and supporting its vital work.”

He added: “At Keepmoat, we’re passionate about supporting communities and the families and children within them, and we understand that being fueled for the day is incredibly important.

"Unlocking the next generation of talent starts in the classroom and we’re committed to raising as much as we can across all our ten regions to support this amazing charity, over the next three years.”

Magic Breakfast head of corporate partnerships Ali Roberts said: “Magic Breakfast is delighted to be partnering with Keepmoat over the next three years, as teams across the UK work together to raise over £250,000.

“Thanks to this incredible support, we will be able to provide thousands of children and young people with a nourishing breakfast- ensuring they start the day with the energy they need to learn and thrive.

“We’re hugely grateful to Keepmoat for its commitment - the support will make a lasting difference to the lives of young people across the UK.”

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