Abu Bakr Supermarket to Host Fundraising Day in Support of Field Lane School’s New School Hall Project

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Abu Bakr Supermarket in Leeds is organising a fundraising day to support Field Lane School's project to build a new school hall. The event aims to gather the community to raise funds for a facility that will benefit pupils, particularly those with special educational needs, by providing space for various educational and community activities. This initiative reflects the supermarket's commitment to supporting local causes and enhancing community ties.

Press Release

1 July 2026

Leeds-based Abu Bakr Supermarket has announced plans to host a special fundraising day to support Field Lane School, part of the Batley Multi Academy Trust, as the school, which is situated near the firm’s store seeks to raise funds for a much-needed new school hall.

The community fundraising event will bring together customers, local residents and supporters to help raise money for a facility that will benefit pupils for generations to come. The proposed hall will provide a dedicated space for assemblies, physical education, performances, celebrations, and a wide range of educational and community activities.

Abu Bakr Supermarket has a long-standing commitment to supporting local causes and strengthening community partnerships. The fundraising day forms part of the supermarket’s ongoing efforts to make a positive difference across West Yorkshire.

Hamza Hussain, Managing Director of Abu Bakr Supermarket, said: At Abu Bakr Supermarket, we believe that investing in our young people is one of the most important things we can do as a community. When we learned about Field Lane School’s ambition to build a new school hall, we were inspired to get involved and help support their fundraising efforts. We hope our customers, colleagues, and the wider community will join us in making this event a great success and helping the school achieve its goal. A date for the collection will be announced in due course.”

Field Lane School serves pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities and plays a vital role in providing high-quality education and support to children and their families across the area where the firms Batley store is located,

We are incredibly grateful to Abu Bakr Supermarket for choosing to support our fundraising campaign. A new school hall would make a transformational difference to our pupils, providing a dedicated space where they can learn, develop confidence, celebrate achievements, and take part in activities that enrich their educational experience. The support of local businesses and the wider community is invaluable, and we are delighted to be working together on this initiative.”

The fundraising day will feature a range of activities designed to engage the local community while generating vital funds for the project. Organisers hope the event will not only raise money but also increase awareness of the school’s work and the importance of providing high-quality facilities for pupils with additional needs. Any one interested in making a donation, can do so by clicking the link below:

Fundraiser by Melanie Bowen : Refurbish the Hall at Field Lane J,I and N School

Further details about the fundraising day, including the date, activities, and ways to contribute, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Notes to editors

The story began in 1987, when Abid Hussain, then just 17, took over the family business. With long hours, determination and a hands-on approach, he laid the groundwork for a brand that would go on to become a well-known name across West Yorkshire. A major turning point arrived in 2002. Abid Food Store rebranded as Abu Bakr Supermarkets, signalling both a new identity and an ambition to scale. That same year, the company opened its Queen’s Road store — its first step beyond the original premises and the start of a steady expansion strategy. Further growth followed in 2004 with the Roundhay Road branch, strengthening the brand’s presence in Leeds and giving more families access to its value-driven offering. A decade later, in 2015, Abu Bakr expanded again with its Beeston store, a move that bolstered its community footprint in another busy part of the city. In 2017, the business invested heavily in expanding its product range. Fresh produce, halal meat counters, and an extensive selection of world foods were introduced — a strategic shift that aligned the brand more closely with the needs of the region’s diverse communities and cemented its reputation for global choice at local prices. The company’s momentum continued into the 2020s. In 2022, Abu Bakr Supermarkets opened its Kirkstall branch, bringing its services to a new and vibrant customer base and widening its reach across Leeds. In 2025, a flagship store opened in Batley, West Yorkshire.

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