The challenge
Wakefield needed cooking support that would reach people facing food and cost-of-living pressures — and keep going after the funding ended.
What we did
We used a train-the-trainer approach, equipping local workers — carers, women’s and men’s refuge staff and library teams — with the skills, recipes and confidence to run their own cookery clubs.
The outcome
A self-sustaining network of community cookery clubs that grows year on year, embedding practical, affordable cooking skills locally.
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Cook, Clean and Green have been a valued partner to Wakefield Council in supporting communities across Wakefield to develop practical cooking skills and healthier eating habits. Through their engaging and accessible approach, they have not only helped residents gain confidence in preparing healthy, affordable meals but have also empowered community leaders with the skills, knowledge and confidence to run their own cooking sessions, creating a sustainable legacy within local communities.