Farmers Union of Wales Breakfast Week cooks up over £21,000 for charity

The 23 breakfast events held across Wales this January raised more than £21,000 for charities and local causes, including £17,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance charity.

The Farmhouse Breakfast Week once again brought together FUW members, rural communities, politicians and stakeholders to enjoy a hearty breakfast, while engaging in discussions on key farming issues with FUW staff and officials, and raising funds for charitable causes.

Events were hosted across Wales, showcasing the very best of Welsh produce. Attendees enjoyed locally sourced bacon, sausages, eggs and dairy products generously donated by a range of businesses across the country. This highlights the strength and sustainability of Wales’ food and farming sector.

As part of the week, a breakfast was held at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. The event was sponsored by Samuel Kurtz MS and attended by numerous Senedd Members and key stakeholders. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, delivered the keynote address. The Cardiff breakfast also provided an important platform to highlight the FUW’s key manifesto demands ahead of the forthcoming Senedd election.

Reflecting on the success of the week, FUW President Ian Rickman said: “Our Farmhouse Breakfast Week continues to be a tremendous success, and I would like to thank our staff, members, volunteers and supporters who helped deliver such positive events across Wales.

“I would also like to thank the many local businesses who generously donated produce. Thanks to their support, we have raised an incredible sum, including £17,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance, a charity that provides a vital, lifesaving service to communities across Wales.

“The week is about more than fundraising - it brings people together, showcases the very best of Welsh food, and provides a valuable opportunity to highlight the key issues and priorities facing Welsh farming families.”

Dr Sue Barnes, Wales Air Ambulance Charity Chief Executive, said: “We are extremely grateful to the FUW and its members for once again raising a significant amount of money which will benefit not only our Charity but other important local causes too.

"This is the third Farmhouse Breakfast Week we have been fortunate to be a beneficiary of, after Farmers’ Union of Wales President Ian Rickman nominated us as his chosen Charity for 2023-26.

"This year we will mark our 25th anniversary and during that time we have supported agricultural communities across Wales and will continue to do so, not just for the here and now, but for our future generations. Our commitment and connection to rural Wales is, and always will be, incredibly strong.

"We give thanks for the invaluable contribution that the farming community makes to Welsh society, as well as the quality produce that is enjoyed here in Wales and around the world.”