UK charity the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation was recognised for its commitment to extending its support beyond food aid through fundraising, grant-giving and volunteering to ensure funds reach those with the greatest need.
On presenting the award, the judges said: “A deeply embedded, long-standing foundation that’s grown from direct aid to tackling structural causes of hunger and inequality. High-impact partnerships, scale and internal engagement make this a sector leader.”
Over the last two decades, the Foundation has supported more than 9.6 million beneficiaries through 230 charity partners across over 56 cities and regions, distributing more than £6.4 million in grants. In January 2025 the Foundation announced Asma Khan as its first patron.
Patrick Forbes, Stop Hunger Foundation chair and business services director at Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “Winning both Foundation of the year and the overall Grand Prix as we celebrate the Foundation’s 20th anniversary is truly special. The work the Foundation supports through our many charity partners is changing lives, creating stronger communities, and laying the groundwork for sustainable solutions to food insecurity.
“Corporate charitable foundations are emerging as powerful engines of social impact and brand integrity, they are reshaping how organisations engage with communities, support causes, and demonstrate long-term commitment to societal wellbeing.
“The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is a great example of a corporate foundation making a meaningful and tangible difference. With two decades of experience, it has led a transformative philanthropic movement since 2005 to combat food insecurity and its root causes.”
The Stop Hunger Foundation’s work sits within Sodexo’s Social Impact Pledge 2030 and is focused on empowering the most disadvantaged communities across the UK and Ireland to tackle the root causes of food insecurity, going beyond providing immediate food aid.