Community

There’s a place for you here.

Safe, welcoming cooking groups where kinship families, care-experienced young people and neighbours can connect, learn and grow.

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People sharing a community activity at Kinship Kitchen
Connection comes before confidence.

A gentle first step

Support without judgement.

Our groups are designed to reduce isolation and create positive shared experiences. You do not need to know how to cook, bring special equipment or have everything figured out before you contact us.

Our programmes

Cook, connect and build skills.

A Cook and Chill activity table
Ages 12–16

Cook & Chill

Monthly Friday evening sessions in SE6 for young people in care or kinship families, combining cooking with sport, art, games and challenges.

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Cinnamon rolls made at a school cooking group
Term time

School cooking groups

After-school groups for pupils in kinship or foster care and children receiving Pupil Premium support.

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Food prepared for a community meal
Wednesdays

Feed The Hill

Hot food for the social supermarket on New Cross Road, supporting residents in SE14 and SE4.

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Fresh colourful food ready to share
Open to all

Cook & Connect

A relaxed fortnightly Friday session at RJ4All Community Centre. Cook, eat and meet neighbours; no booking required.

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How it works

From hello to your first session.

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    Use the short support form, call or email. A family member, professional or young person can get in touch.

  2. 02

    We listen

    We explain eligibility, availability and what to expect without asking you to repeat more than necessary.

  3. 03

    Come as you are

    We help you prepare for the session and make sure you know where to go and who you will meet.

Illustrated feedback from a kinship carer

Real family experience

Confidence grows around a shared table.

Our trauma-informed approach puts safety, relationships and choice first. Cooking is the activity; belonging is the outcome.

See our impact

Ready when you are

We’ll help you find the right next step.

Start a support request