Two local businesses unite to feed 150 Children in Wolverhampton
Two Wolverhampton business owners joined forces with community leaders to ensure that over 150 children and their families experienced a warm, joyful and well-fed Christmas celebration at the Global Santa Grotto Event, held on 6 December 2025. The event was hosted by Asha Mattu (Lab, Graiseley) and Sally Green (Lab, Blakenhall), together with the Elias Mattu Foundation, in association with international humanitarian NGO We Care for Humanity.
Two Wolverhampton business owners joined forces with community leaders to ensure that over 150 children and their families experienced a warm, joyful and well-fed Christmas celebration at the Global Santa Grotto Event, held on 6 December 2025.
The event was hosted by Asha Mattu (Lab, Graiseley) and Sally Green (Lab, Blakenhall), together with the Elias Mattu Foundation, in association with international humanitarian NGO We Care for Humanity.
A Community Effort with a Big Heart
Local generosity played a central role in the success of the day.
Ash Raju, McDonald’s franchisee, donated a wide selection of the chain’s favourites, ensuring children enjoyed familiar festive treats.
Greggs - Mander Centre provided an array of savoury and sweet bakery items for families to share.
Sanjeev Kumar of Green Lanes Tasty Bites, partnered with members of the Asian Community Group, led by Raj Kamal, to prepare and deliver 20 extra-large pizzas, going above and beyond to meet the needs of the growing number of families attending.
Uppal's Sweet Centre, donated an array of savoury Indian treats.
West Midlands Supermarkets (Various) - organised by Mrs Balbir Seimar BEM, WCH Interim Regional Director, donated an array of baked goods.
Together, these contributions ensured that every child and family present could enjoy a hot, plentiful and celebratory meal.
Global Santa in Wolverhampton
The Global Santa Grotto formed part of the Global Santa Programme, a long-running international initiative of We Care for Humanity that brings festive joy to children from diverse backgrounds through community partnerships and local business support. In Wolverhampton, the programme took on a distinctly local character—combining music, activities and a special visit from Santa himself with practical support for families during the festive season.
Councillors Asha Mattu and Sally Green praised the businesses and volunteers involved, noting that the event demonstrated “the very best of Wolverhampton’s community spirit—where kindness, culture and compassion come together.”
The Global Santa Grotto 2025 stands as a powerful example of how collaboration between local leaders, charities and businesses can make a tangible difference to families at Christmas—ensuring that no child is left out of the season’s joy.
