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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£77,817
Latest Expenditure
£50,245

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 64.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 64.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£77,817
£50,2450 / 15
2024
£43,776
£30,6540 / 38
2023
£32,324
£5,1420 / 30
2022
£17,463
£1,4460 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

Address
Capital Office
124-128 City Road
LONDON
EC1V 2NX
Registration Date
20 April 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5195946
Charity Number
1198664

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Trustees

Janet Hilton Chair
Alexia Maycock
Anne-Mare Botha
Belinda Marozzi
John Harrison - Church

Sectors & Classifications

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