Cooking Up
Cooking Up aims to advance the health and wellbeing of people facing challenging circumstances in the London Borough of Richmond and surrounding boroughs by teaching them to cook health, tasty food for themselves and their families.
Activities & Mission
Cooking Up aims to advance the health and wellbeing of people facing challenging circumstances in the London Borough of Richmond and surrounding boroughs by teaching them to cook health, tasty food for themselves and their families.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £77,817 | £50,245 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £43,776 | £30,654 | 0 / 38 | |||
| 2023 | £32,324 | £5,142 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £17,463 | £1,446 | 0 / 13 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cooking Up
What does Cooking Up do?
Cooking Up aims to advance the health and wellbeing of people facing challenging circumstances in the London Borough of Richmond and surrounding boroughs by teaching them to cook health, tasty food for themselves and their families.
How much income did Cooking Up report in 2025?
Cooking Up reported total income of £78k and reported expenditure of £50k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Cooking Up registered as a charity?
Cooking Up was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 April 2022 as charity number 1198664. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Cooking Up?
Cooking Up is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janet Hilton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cooking Up operate?
Cooking Up operates across 4 areas: Hounslow, Kingston Upon Thames, Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth.
Is Cooking Up a registered charity?
Yes — Cooking Up is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1198664.
Details
124-128 City Road
LONDON
EC1V 2NX
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