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Our impact

Each year, we equip over 400 people with the skills and confidence to cook delicious meals from scratch

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We support people experiencing significant barriers to opportunity, where we know we can create the greatest impact.

From tackling diet-related health issues, to empowering the next generation of aspiring chefs, our far reaching programmes help improve life opportunities for people affected by multiple, overlapping forms of inequality.

By creating a supportive learning environment, we empower people to gain practical cooking skills, develop good health and wellbeing, improve self-confidence and feel more connected to their community.

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Why does our work matter?

1 in 12

households in Filwood rely on emergency food services

29.4%

of single parent households in Bristol experience food insecurity

1 in 6

residents in Bristol report rarely or never feeling close to others

20%

of children in Year 6 are living with obesity

“I cannot explain how much the course has helped me, without it I would be sat at home doing nothing.”

Learner feedback, Cooking connections

"This has become the most important part of my week."

Participant feedback, Back in the kitchen

“The connections made through the course have been brilliant, I have been set up with work already through the course."

Student feedback, How to be a chef

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School partnerships

Learn about what we can offer for school classes, enrichment and assembly talks.

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Recipe kits

We deliver over 150 free recipe kits each week in our community.

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Make a donation

Choose to become a regular donor or give a one-off contribution that actively supports our outreach work.

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