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Wellbeing Kitchen – Cooking for Mental Health Recovery
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.
Adults in Newport experiencing mental health challenges, along with their families, carers, and the wider community.
Around 400 + direct participants over 3 months
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.