Meadow and Rooted & Booted unite in partnership

At Meadow, we believe that strong communities and thriving natural spaces are essential to a better future. That’s why we’re proud to have formed a partnership with Rooted & Booted – a farm-based day centre for special young people, based in Cheshire, that uses the power of the land to not only grow food, but to nurture and develop young people who can benefit from some additional support.

This is the start of a lasting collaboration grounded in shared values and over the coming months, Meadow will be supporting Rooted & Booted with hands-on volunteering from our employees, their families, and friends, and supporting some of Rooted & Booted’s ongoing infrastructure and sustainability projects.

Rooted & Booted welcomes young people with learning disabilities every week on a daily basis. They are all offered many opportunities to develop their social and working skills, such as teamwork, communication and perseverance, through work-based activities in horticulture, conservation and general farming.  Their “farm troopers” are always encouraged to try new things and are closely supported to improve their knowledge, health and wellbeing and employability.

Laying down roots

We’re supporting Rooted & Booted as it expands its facilities, including a new greenhouse and a future garden kitchen. These spaces will host workshops, communal meals, and educational programmes which will deepen the charity’s impact across the community.

We’re happily contributing our time, energy and plenty of teamwork. Our people will be stepping onto the farm to dig, plant, harvest, and build – learning new skills, connecting with nature, and supporting the incredible work Rooted & Booted is doing every day.

Shared soil, shared values

At Meadow, sustainability isn’t just part of our products: it’s part of our purpose. From low-carbon dairy to plant-based innovation, we’re committed to building a business that is good to our partners, our team and the wider community. Partnering with Rooted & Booted allows us to live those values by supporting a community farm that grows food, fosters resilience, and has a mission to use the countryside to support those who need a little extra help.

What this partnership means

As part of our commitment to Rooted & Booted, this is what’s ahead:

• Sustainable infrastructure: providing support and expertise to support key projects like the greenhouse, garden kitchen, and other essential facilities.
• Volunteer power: regular volunteering days for Meadow staff, families, and friends – putting boots on the ground to help with planting, soil preparation, seasonal harvesting, and more.
• Community connection: supporting Rooted & Booted’s mission to use rural environments to improve lives – through education, social inclusion, and nature-based wellbeing.

Why it matters

For Meadow, this partnership represents the power of purpose-led business. We’re committed to creating sustainable growth – not only in the ingredients we produce, but in the communities we’re part of. Working hand-in-hand with Rooted & Booted, we’re proud to help cultivate a future that’s better, greener, more connected, and full of possibility.

To everyone who’s already lent their time and energy – thank you. We can’t wait to continue building, growing, and thriving together.