The single mother who has fed 100,000 neighbours
A detailed feature exploring Michelle Dornelly’s community leadership and the work of the Hackney Community Food Hub.
Recognition and Media Coverage
Achievements, Awards & In the News
Explore recognition received by Children With Voices and Founder and CEO Michelle Dornelly, alongside independent media coverage of our work with children, families and communities in Hackney.
Featured Coverage
Stories highlighting our community
Mum’s defiant vow to keep food hub going
Michelle spoke about the continuing pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and her determination to support local families.
Meet some of Hackney’s most inspirational women
Michelle Dornelly was profiled for her leadership of Children With Voices and commitment to supporting children and families.
Recognition and Coverage
Explore our achievements and media coverage
Discover awards and recognition received by Children With Voices and Michelle Dornelly, together with independent news features, interviews and public-sector coverage.
Recognition of Our Work
Achievements & Awards
Local and national recognition celebrating community leadership, voluntary service and the work of Children With Voices supporting children and families.
Company of the Year Awards UK – Children Support
Children With Voices was recognised in the Children Support category at the Company of the Year Awards UK 2026, celebrating the organisation’s commitment to children and families.
Invitation to The King’s Garden Party
Founder and CEO Michelle Dornelly was invited to attend The King’s Garden Party in recognition of her contribution to education, skills and community service.
Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award
Michelle Dornelly was named the United Kingdom’s 2,054th Point of Light in recognition of her voluntary service, community leadership and work through Children With Voices.
TSB Community Hero – Pride of Britain Awards
Michelle Dornelly received the TSB Community Hero Award at the 2022 Pride of Britain Awards for her dedication to supporting families and tackling food insecurity across Hackney.
Inspirational Woman of the Year
Michelle Dornelly was recognised as Inspirational Woman of the Year in 2022 for her community leadership and commitment to improving opportunities for children and families.
Mayor of Hackney Civic Award
Michelle Dornelly received a Mayor of Hackney Civic Award for her community leadership, her work through Children With Voices and the food support provided during the pandemic.
Independent Coverage
In the News
Features, interviews and public-sector coverage highlighting Children With Voices, Michelle Dornelly and our community programmes.
Meet some of Hackney’s most inspirational women
A profile of Michelle Dornelly and her leadership of the Hackney-based charity Children With Voices.
Mum’s defiant vow to keep food hub going as cost-of-living crisis hits
Michelle discussed increasing demand for food support and her determination to continue helping families through the Community Food Hub.
Happy endings: the food bank Guardian readers helped find a home
The Guardian returned to Michelle’s story after reader donations helped the Community Food Hub secure a permanent location.
Discover Young Hackney programme opens for registrations
Children With Voices was named as a programme partner delivering podcast production and opportunities to interview local artists.
Community Leader Spotlight: Michelle Dornelly
Michelle discussed the aims of Children With Voices, the Community Food Hub and the importance of community-led solutions.
Hero Hackney mum wins Pride of Britain Award
Coverage of Michelle’s TSB Community Hero Award and her work organising food support for people across Hackney.
Award-winning food hub hero honoured with London mural
A feature about the mural celebrating Michelle Dornelly and her contribution to families and communities in Hackney.
730 empty dinner plates: Hackney community group stages protest
Children With Voices’ Community Food Hub laid 730 empty dinner plates in Victoria Park to represent the 7.3 million UK adults struggling to feed their households and draw attention to growing food insecurity.
The 100+ volunteers reducing hunger in Hackney
A feature focusing on Children With Voices, the Community Food Hub and the volunteers supporting local residents.
The single mother who has fed 100,000 neighbours
The original Guardian feature followed Michelle and volunteers as they delivered food and practical support across Hackney.
Hackney’s unsung heroes honoured
Hackney Council recognised Michelle Dornelly for founding Children With Voices and organising community food hubs during lockdown.
Grey Hutton documents Hackney’s growing network of support
A documentary photography feature including Michelle Dornelly and Community Food Hub volunteers working together during the pandemic.
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