During the period covered by this report, the Company continued to operate in accordance with its community interest objectives, using food, cooking and practical education as a means of supporting children, families and the wider community. The Company delivered hands-on cooking workshops for children, designed to develop practical cooking skills, improve children's understanding of food and nutrition, build confidence and encourage positive and healthy relationships with food. Activities were designed to be practical, engaging and accessible, giving children opportunities to participate directly in the preparation of food and to develop useful life skills. The Company also worked with local councils, contributing to locally based activities and initiatives intended to support children, families and communities. Working collaboratively with local authorities enabled the Company to contribute its food education and practical cooking activities within wider community programmes. In addition, the Company participated in community gatherings centred around food. These activities provided opportunities for people to come together, interact and share experiences through food. Food was used not only as a means of developing practical skills but also as a way of encouraging community participation, social interaction and positive relationships between people from different backgrounds. Community benefit The Company's activities were carried out for the benefit of the community rather than for private financial gain. Children and young people participating in the Company's activities were given opportunities to develop practical food preparation and cooking skills, increase their knowledge of food and nutrition and develop greater confidence in the kitchen. The workshops provided practical learning experiences that could be transferred into children's everyday lives and encouraged greater independence and understanding of food. Families and members of the wider community also benefited from food-related activities and community gatherings. The Company's involvement in community events provided opportunities for residents to meet, participate in shared activities and strengthen community relationships. Working with local councils also enabled the Company to support wider community objectives and reach individuals and families through locally organised programmes and initiatives. The Company intends to continue developing its community activities and partnerships and to increase opportunities for children, families and communities to benefit from practical food education.

The Company actively involved its stakeholders in the planning, delivery and review of its activities throughout the reporting period. Stakeholders included children and young people participating in cooking workshops, parents and carers, local councils, community organisations, volunteers, facilitators and members of the wider community attending food-related events. Children and young people Children participating in cooking workshops were encouraged to share their views throughout and following the sessions. Because the activities involved children, feedback methods were designed to be accessible and age appropriate. These included informal discussions, questions during sessions, group reflection at the end of activities and opportunities for children to explain which activities they had particularly enjoyed or found useful. Children were also encouraged to suggest foods, recipes and cooking activities that they would be interested in undertaking at future sessions. The Company observed children's levels of participation and engagement during practical activities. This provided additional information about which aspects of the workshops were most successful and where activities could be adapted. Parents and carers Parents and carers were encouraged to provide verbal feedback at the end of workshops and during community events. Feedback included comments concerning children's enjoyment of activities, the skills they had developed, the suitability and accessibility of sessions and areas that parents believed could be developed further. Where appropriate, discussions with parents and carers were used to inform the planning and organisation of future activities. Local councils and community partners The Company maintained communication with local councils and other community partners involved in activities. Feedback was gathered through planning discussions, meetings, correspondence and follow-up conversations concerning the delivery of activities. This provided an opportunity for partners to comment on community needs, participation, the effectiveness of activities and potential opportunities for future collaboration. Feedback from council representatives and community partners helped the Company ensure that its activities remained relevant to the communities being served and supported wider local objectives. Volunteers and facilitators Individuals involved in supporting the delivery of workshops and community events were encouraged to provide feedback following activities. Informal debrief discussions provided an opportunity to consider what had worked well, practical issues encountered during delivery, resource requirements, participant engagement and possible improvements. Using stakeholder feedback Feedback was considered as part of the Company's ongoing planning and development. Information gathered from participants, parents, partners and those involved in delivery was used to review: the content of cooking workshops; the suitability of activities for different age groups; the organisation and structure of sessions; food and recipes used during activities; resources and equipment required; accessibility and participation; opportunities for future community activities; and potential partnerships with local councils and community organisations. This approach helped the Company ensure that its activities remained responsive to the needs and interests of the communities it was established to benefit.

No remuneration was received

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration