Cooking on a Budget – Funding Now Open

Organisations across the East Riding can now apply for funding to deliver Cooking on a Budget courses for families, in partnership with children’s centres and community venues. These free, healthy cooking sessions aim to support families at risk of food poverty by teaching essential skills, boosting confidence, and encouraging healthier eating habits.

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What’s Involved

• Run 4‑week cooking courses for families.
• Share recipes and cooking tips to support home cooking.
• Deliver sessions year‑round in local venues.
• Work with children’s centres to recruit and support families.
• Evaluate impact through feedback and media.

Benefits for Families

• Learn to cook healthy, budget‑friendly meals.
• Improve confidence, wellbeing, and life skills.
• Build connections and access wider support services.
• Receive cooking equipment to use at home.

Target Groups & Additional Scope

There is scope to work with young people and targeted groups such as young carers.

Let’s work together to build healthier, more resilient communities across East Riding. Apply now Flexigrant Application Portal