Nourish, School Food Matters’ flagship school food transformation programme, is continuing its expansion in 2026, with new delivery in Birmingham and Cumberland, alongside a partnership with Central Region Schools Trust (CRST).
Building on more than five years of delivery in London, Nourish continues to support schools to strengthen food culture and transform food environments across the school day – from breakfast clubs and lunchtimes to after-school provision and food education.
In Birmingham, Nourish will run in eight primary, secondary and SEND schools, delivering a one-year programme that supports children and young people’s nutrition, wellbeing and long-term health. In Cumberland, the programme will run over two years, starting with a cohort of eight primary, secondary and SEND schools in year one.
Alongside this place-based delivery, School Food Matters is also working with Central Region Schools Trust (CRST), supporting 14 schools across Worcestershire and Birmingham. The partnership focuses on strengthening school food policy and practice, alongside a training programme for school food leads. It will also create opportunities for student and parent engagement to help shape positive food environments across its schools.
Across all areas, schools will receive tailored support to develop a whole-school approach to food that reflects the needs of local communities and engages pupils, staff and families to build sustainable, long-term change.
Georgie Branch, Head of Nourish programme at School Food Matters, said:
“We’re excited to be continuing the expansion of Nourish, working with schools and partners across new areas to strengthen food culture and support children’s health and wellbeing. By building on our experience in London, we’re able to support more schools to create positive food environments that work for their communities and help all children to thrive.”
These new partnerships mark a significant step in the continued growth of Nourish beyond London, reaching more schools and communities across England.
Find out more about our Nourish programme.
