Family Business Community Unites At Festive Food Parcel Event In Leeds

The spirit of generosity was in full swing last week as family businesses from across Yorkshire came together at Sound Leisure in Leeds for the annual Family Business Festive Food Parcel event. Hosted at one of the world’s last remaining traditional jukebox manufacturers, proudly family-run with Chris Black at the helm, the event brought together guests, supporters, and community members with one shared aim: to support Yorkshire families in need this Christmas.

In the days leading up to the event and on the day itself, attendees donated hundreds of food items, filling boxes with essential food items and festive treats. Guests also had the opportunity to step behind the scenes at Sound Leisure, gaining insight into the craftsmanship and heritage that has shaped the business into a global icon of British manufacturing.

Following the factory tour, volunteers worked together to assemble food parcels, which have since been distributed through schools across Yorkshire to ensure they reach families who need them most during the holiday season. Family Business United worked closely with Luke Consiglio and his team at The Pantry UK who create 40,000 meals for children in schools across the UK daily. Through their network of schools and the knowledge of the headteachers in schools across Yorkshire, deserving families were identified to be recipients of the food parcels created by the campaign.

Paul Andrews, Founder and CEO of Family Business United, expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support: “We were absolutely delighted with the response this year."

"The generosity shown by the family business community is truly inspiring, and the items donated will make an incredible difference to those receiving them."

"As an organisation, family is at the centre of what we do and it’s heart-warming to see family businesses and members of our broader family business community come together to support families across Yorkshire at a time of year that can be particularly challenging.”

The event showcased not only the strength of Yorkshire’s family business community but also the shared values of compassion, collaboration, and commitment to making a positive impact.

As the festive season approaches, the success of the Family Business Festive Food Parcel event stands as a reminder of the power of community and the meaningful change that can be achieved when people come together.

As Paul concludes, "We would like to thank everyone involved in making the event happen and for donating items that are going to bring some festive cheer to families that need it the most. Thank you all."

You can check out a selection of photographs from the day in the gallery below: