Cook for Good

Are you a founder or director of a community food organisation which is supporting people with the cost of living crisis? Are you looking to develop trading-based income streams to diversify your funding?

Then Cook for Change 2026 could be just what you need – and applications are open RIGHT NOW. It’s a seven-month, fully subsidised programe which includes:

· A three-day immersive bootcamp
· A pitch masterclass and showcase
· Business planning workshops
· 121 financial planning and leadership coaching
· Visits to potential partners
· Networking and support from your peers

There are 20 places available, and we are particularly interested in candidates who are currently, or hope to be, supporting people living in social housing. The programme starts in June with a bootcamp in London; we will cover out-of-pocket expenses of up to £100 per day for in-person sessions.

Applications close on Friday 20 March; you can find out more and apply on our website at cookforgood.uk/cfcapply. And if this isn’t right for you, but could be perfect for someone you know, please do DM them or tag them below.