Looking to drive social change through food and cooking?

What’s involved?

Our six-week Cook for Change programme will kick off with an immersive bootcamp, aiming to inspire and encourage you to set up a food and cooking based social enterprise. Then you’ll take part in 1:1 and group mentoring sessions, and a pitch and networking event. And there’ll be the chance to receive longer-term support, too.

Why might I need it?

Grant funding is shrinking, which means social organisations need to find innovative ways to generate sustainable incomes. We’ve been there and done that, creating a live example of how social enterprises can tackle social challenges like food insecurity, health inequality and barriers to work. Now we want to help you develop a sustainable solution that makes you look forward to going to work.

What will I get from it?

• You’ll learn from our founders and the people behind Fat Macy’s and The Dusty Knuckle about what works (and what doesn’t).
• You’ll get an under-the-bonnet look at Cook for Good and others’ innovative social trading models, gaining priceless insights to help you turn your ideas into action.
• You’ll join a network of fellow innovators and set off on a social impact adventure.
• And you’ll have the chance to ask questions, share ideas, explore potential partnerships, and get excited about the future.

How can I get a place?

To win one of 20 places on Cook for Change, you’ll need to be hungry to learn, thirsty for inspiration and ready to do things differently. Places are fully subsidised, and we will also cover out-of-pocket bootcamp expenses of up to £100 per day.

Applications open on 20 January, and the bootcamp will take place in London from Tuesday 29 April – Thursday 1 May.