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Wellbeing Kitchen – Cooking for Mental Health Recovery
Adults in Newport experiencing mental health challenges, along with their families, carers, and the wider community.
Around 400 + direct participants over 3 months
Wellbeing Kitchen is a community programme using cooking as a tool for mental health recovery in Newport. In partnership with local mental health hubs, we run small-group sessions that build routine, confidence, and nutrition skills. Participants prepare and share healthy meals in a supportive environment, reducing isolation and improving wellbeing while fostering peer connections and life skills for lasting impact.
We intend to reach 1000 adults Anually
| Resource | Description | Quantity needed | When needed | How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONEY | Funding to cover facilitators, venue, ingredients, equipment, marketing, and project delivery costs. | 22000 | Flexible | Enables weekly workshops, healthy meals, peer support, and skill-building for 50+ people facing mental health challenges |
We use participant feedback forms, pre- and post-programme surveys, facilitator observations.
Support for community health or wellbeing interventions
Support for initiatives focused on strengthening community networks