Hands Of Hope Charity UK

18/05/2026

Hands of Hope is part of the Local Community Fund. To find out more about our project Grow-Cook-Care-Share and to give your support, please click the link:
https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/99652

Thank you so much to everyone who has voted for us to date.

The Co-op Local Community Fund is supporting Hands of Hope. Become a member or sign in to choose a local cause to support.

09/05/2026

A different kind of Friday morning in Hawkhurst. 🌿

Join us at Hope Farm Community Garden for a relaxed, hands-on Seasonal Cookery School using the very best of what’s growing right now.

This month, we’ll be celebrating rhubarb — the first fruit of the year — and transforming it into beautifully poached rhubarb, homemade granola, and a delicious seasonal breakfast bowl.

You’ll learn practical techniques, cook in a welcoming environment, and take everything you make home with you.

📅 Friday 15th May
⏰ 10:30am – 1:30pm
💷 £45 per person
📍 Hope Farm Community Garden, Hawkhurst

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Book now via the link in our bio.

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05/05/2026

A slower morning, done properly.

Join us at Hope Farm Community Garden for a hands-on Seasonal Cookery School, where you’ll cook with fresh rhubarb, learn simple techniques, and take everything you make home with you.

📅 Friday 15th May
⏰ 10:30am – 1:30pm
💷 £45 per person

Expect fresh ingredients, a relaxed atmosphere, and something genuinely different from your usual morning.

Spaces are limited — book via the link in bio.

01/05/2026

Tesco Hawkhurst shoppers!

Hands of Hope has been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts programme, and we need your help to win up to £1,500!

Over the past year, our Grow, Cook, Care, Share programme has been bringing together children, young people, families and schools to learn how to grow food, cook healthy meals, and support wellbeing. 🌱🍲
All of our Grow, Cook, Care, Share workshops are completely free of charge, helping tackle food poverty while building confidence, skills, and connections in our community.

🗳️ Every time you shop at Tesco in Hawkhurst until the end of July, you’ll receive a token, please consider voting for Hands of Hope.

Your vote will help us keep making a difference locally, through free workshops, supporting volunteers, offering work experience, and sharing homegrown food with local food banks.

Thank you so much for your support—it really does make a difference 💚

27/04/2026

Fresh ingredients. Beautiful surroundings. A genuinely different way to spend a morning.

Join Hands of Hope for our Seasonal Cookery School, where you’ll harvest produce from the garden and learn to turn it into delicious seasonal dishes.

6 different dates available with different menus, book the whole course for the price of 4.

📍 Hope Farm Community Garden, Hawkhurst
⏰ 10:30am – 1:30pm
💷 £45 per person

Spaces are limited. Book now at https://www.hohcharity.co.uk/events/

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25/04/2026

Hawkhurst locals!!

Hands of Hope has been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts programme, and we need your help to win up to £1,500!

Over the past year, our Grow, Cook, Care, Share programme has been bringing together children, young people, families and schools to learn how to grow food, cook healthy meals, and support wellbeing. 🌱🍲
All of our Grow, Cook, Care, Share workshops are completely free of charge, helping tackle food poverty while building confidence, skills, and connections in our community.

🗳️ Every time you shop at Tesco in Hawkhurst until the end of July, you’ll receive a token, please consider voting for Hands of Hope.

Your vote will help us keep making a difference locally, through free workshops, supporting volunteers, offering work experience, and sharing homegrown food with local food banks.

Thank you so much for your support—it really does make a difference 💚

24/04/2026

Spend a Friday morning doing something genuinely different in Hawkhurst 🌿

At Hands of Hope Walled Garden, our new Seasonal Cookery Workshops let you:
• pick fresh produce from our charity garden
• cook beautiful seasonal dishes together
• eat, connect, and take food home

We’re running 6 workshops across the seasons, each inspired by what’s growing in the garden.

£45 per workshop
or book all 6 for £180

If you’ve been looking for a local experience that feels calm, meaningful, and genuinely enjoyable — this is for you.

By booking, you’re also supporting the work of Hands of Hope and helping us continue creating opportunities for people to connect through food, nature, and community.

📍 Hope Farm Community Garden, Hawkhurst
🎟 Book your spot now: https://www.hohcharity.co.uk/events/

Or comment WORKSHOP and we will send you the details!

23/04/2026

🍅 NEW FREE GROW, COOK, CARE, SHARE WORKSHOP: Tomato Scrum - The Ultimate Bread Rescue Recipe! 🍅

Got leftover bread? Don't throw it away—turn it into Tomato Scrum! Join us to learn this brilliant British comfort food classic that transforms day-old bread into a yummy mid-week family treat. 💚

What you'll make:
🥖 Tomato Scrum using leftover bread
🍅 Rich, savoury tomato sauce
✨ Crispy golden top, soft underneath
🍽️ Perfect mid-week family meal
🏠 Take yours home to enjoy!

Why Tomato Scrum is brilliant:
💰 Uses day-old bread—reduces waste!
🥫 Made from store-cupboard ingredients
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids usually love it!
❄️ Great hot OR cold
📦 Perfect for packed lunches
💵 Pennies per portion
🍴 One dish = easy washing up!

Workshop details:
📅 Tuesday 12th May
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 Hands of Hope Cookery School
💰 COMPLETELY FREE
👥 Small, supportive groups

Perfect for anyone wanting to use up bread, needing budget-friendly family meals, or looking for quick mid-week dinner ideas! No experience necessary!

This is proper comfort food that grandmothers made when nothing went to waste. Time to bring it back! 🌟
All ingredients provided. Recipe cards included. Take home your Tomato Scrum! 🍅

🎟️ Book now: www.hohcharity.co.uk/events/ 🎟️

Part of our Waste Not, Want Not series 🌱

19/04/2026

🎨 Kids Creative Club with Sasha from Amongst - Three upcoming school holiday dates! 🎨

Unleash your child's inner artist this summer! Is your child bursting with creativity? Do they love to explore, create, and get their hands messy? Then our unique kids' creative club is the perfect place for them! ✨

Bake, make, and explore!
Each 2-hour session kicks off with fun baking—whipping up delicious cakes and biscuits from scratch! While the treats are baking, the real magic begins with a delightful mix of creative activities that could include:

🏺 Pottery - Get hands dirty creating unique masterpieces!
🎨 Natural watercolours - Discover the beauty of colours from nature
🪡 Embroidery & sewing - Traditional crafts with a modern twist
🌸 Flower printing & natural dyeing - Explore botanical art
🌿 Nature adventures - Some days we'll venture into enchanting woodlands!
✨ And many more surprises!

Every session is different, keeping imaginations sparked and creativity flowing!

Meet Sasha from Amongst:
This inspiring programme is run by Sasha, founder of Amongst, who brings years of experience as a product designer in London to her creative workshops. Now living in beautiful East Sussex countryside with her children, she pours her passion into creating beautiful experiences, running art and craft workshops for adults and kids, using the natural world as inspiration.

Choose your dates:
📅 Friday 29th May | 10am - 12pm
📅 Friday 24th July | 10am - 12pm
📅 Friday 24th August | 10am - 12pm
💰 £15 per child per workshop
👧👦 Ages 6-12 years
📍 Hands of Hope

Book one, two, or all three dates! Each session offers different creative adventures.

IMPORTANT: Parents/guardians must accompany children throughout the workshop.
Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to bake, create, and explore nature's beauty! 🌸

🎟️ Book now: www.hohcharity.co.uk/events/ 🎟️

18/04/2026

Hands of Hope has been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts programme, and we need your help to win up to £1,500!

Over the past year, our Grow, Cook, Care, Share programme has been bringing together children, young people, families and schools to learn how to grow food, cook healthy meals, and support wellbeing. 🌱🍲
All of our Grow, Cook, Care, Share workshops are completely free of charge, helping tackle food poverty while building confidence, skills, and connections in our community.

🗳️ From today to the end of July, every time you shop at Tesco in Hawkhurst, you’ll receive a token, please consider voting for Hands of Hope.

Your vote will help us keep making a difference locally, through free workshops, supporting volunteers, offering work experience, and sharing homegrown food with local food banks.

Thank you so much for your support—it really does make a difference 💚