Good Food and Building Community Capacity Through Cook and Share Grants: Evaluation of Food for Life Get Togethers
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Introduction
This research evaluates the Get Togethers programme. The programme funded small, informal community events to bring people together through growing, eating and cooking good food. The study aimed to understand how these events supported connection and community life.
It’s intended to inform:
funders
community organisations
local partners
Findings
The research found that small, informal events helped people connect with others in their local area and reduced loneliness. It also found that simple funding and straightforward application processes made it easier for people to take part.
The research found that:
events helped people feel more connected to their community
many participants met new people they would not usually meet
organisers gained confidence and skills
small grants enabled local ideas to happen quickly
activity often continued beyond the funded event
The programme reached a wide-ranging diverse group of participants, including those who were not already involved in local groups.