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Empowering young people to take control of their future through food.

24/08/2026

£2,228 RAISED!! 🎉❤️

Our very first Auntie’s Cookery Academy fundraiser and you lot helped us raise an absolutely incredible £2,228 in ONE NIGHT!

Honestly… look what happens when a community gets behind something. 🥹

Every ticket bought, every raffle ticket, every drink, every donation and every person who gave their time has helped us get closer to filling our empty training kitchen with the equipment our young people need.

We set ourselves a target of £3,000…

We’re now just £772 away.

So we’re not done yet. 👀

£2,228 down. £772 to go.
Let’s build this kitchen. 🥔❤️

FoodInsecurity Community

20/08/2026

Can’t make it to the Quiz & Musical Bingo night but still fancy a chance at some brilliant prizes? You don’t need to be in the room to be in with a shot.

🎟️ £2 per raffle ticket, or a strip of 5 for £10 📧 Just email [email protected] and Emily-Jane will set some aside for you.

Prizes so far include an axe throwing session for 2, a night’s B&B at a participating McManus Pub location, a treatment plus wash & blowdry at The Hair & Beauty Lounge, a night’s B&B at The Hilton Northampton, a wine hamper & a beer hamper from ITfixio, and two blocks of 5 PT sessions with Gymblok worth £250.

Every ticket goes straight towards equipping Auntie’s Cookery Academy’s new kitchen, so even if you can’t be there on the night, you’re still very much part of it. 💛

Good news if you haven’t booked yet, tickets are still available on Eventbrite right up until the event starts, and yes, you can even grab one on the door.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-kitchen-fundraiser-tickets-1995912989480

19/08/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! We’ve got a venue for Auntie’s Cookery Academy. What we haven’t got, yet, is anything to put in it.

No ovens. No hobs. No pans, plates or knives. Just an empty kitchen waiting for someone to fill it.

And that’s what this whole thing is actually about. Not just equipment for equipment’s sake, but giving vulnerable and care-experienced young people the chance to learn something that stays with them. How to cook a proper meal from scratch, how to budget, how to walk into their own kitchen one day and actually feel like they know what they’re doing. That’s not nothing. For a lot of these young people, it’s the difference between struggling later in life and genuinely thriving.

So yes, we’re asking for your help. But we promise we’re making it a good night while we’re at it.

Think a proper pub quiz (questions written by Emily-Jane herself, so no promises on difficulty), musical bingo with actual singing along, a hot buffet, a raffle stacked with prizes, and Emma Kendrick hosting the whole thing. It’s the kind of evening you’d want to go to anyway, and every ticket happens to help fund a kitchen.

Good news if you haven’t booked yet, tickets are still available on Eventbrite right up until the event starts, and yes, you can even grab one on the door. So there’s really no excuse.

Come and be part of it. 🎟️💛

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-kitchen-fundraiser-tickets-1995912989480

16/08/2026

🎤 Say hello to your host for the evening, Emma Kendrick.

Emma’s an actor, writer, director and producer for theatre and film, and one of the founders of Laugh Out Loud Theatre Company (www.facebook.com/lol-theatre), a social enterprise bringing theatre back into local communities since 2018. She’s also got a real passion for singing, socialising and good food, which basically makes her perfect for a night of quiz and musical bingo.

Before the arts, Emma worked in brain injury rehabilitation, helping people rebuild their independence and get back into everyday life. So it’s no coincidence she’s so drawn to what Auntie’s Cookery Academy is doing, giving care-experienced young people the skills they need for their own independence too.

Emma promises a night to remember. We believe her.

🎟️ Get your tickets here!, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-kitchen-fundraiser-tickets-1995912989480

15/08/2026

You’ve got to be in it to win it! Here’s what’s up for grabs in our event raffle so far:
🪓 Axe throwing session for 2 with AxeMasters (worth £54) 🄳🄰🄼🄾4🅂🄷🄾🅆
💁🏽‍♀️Treatment, wash & blowdry at The Hair & Beauty Lounge, Kettering THE HAIR & BEAUTY LOUNGE
🍷 £50 bottle of wine from Richer Solutions Richard Liverman
🛌 One night Bed & Breakfast at The Hilton, Northampton Hilton Northampton
💪🏼 Two blocks of 5 personal training sessions with Gymblok Ltd (worth £250!) GYMBLOK
🎁 A wine hamper AND a beers hamper from

And that’s not even everything, more prizes to be announced soon.

Massive thank you to everyone who’s donated so far. If you or your business would like to add a prize to the list, we’d love to hear from you.

All raffle proceeds go towards equipping Auntie’s Cookery Academy’s new kitchen, giving vulnerable and care-experienced young people the skills and confidence to build their future. 🎟️💛

Tickets available on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-kitchen-fundraiser-tickets-1995912989480

14/08/2026

🌟 Proud to welcome Medisec as our Venue Sponsor
Some people come into your life at just the right time.
Em first met Ben Hollis from medisec ltd back in January, and from that very first conversation he understood what Auntie’s Cookery Academy was about. Since then, he’s been championing the charity from the sidelines, offering encouragement, making introductions and supporting us.
We’re absolutely delighted to announce Medisec as the Venue Sponsor for our Quiz & Musical Bingo Fundraiser on 20th August.

As a charity, we’re incredibly fortunate to have businesses like Medisec that don’t just wait until a project is established before getting involved. They recognise potential, believe in the vision and are willing to stand alongside us as we grow.

If you don’t already know them, Medisec provides high-quality security services and accredited first aid courses to keep your people, places and events safe across the UK. They’re a fantastic team with a genuine commitment to making a difference.

Thank you, Ben and everyone at Medisec, we’re proud to have you with us.

13/08/2026

🍴 LET’S TALK ABOUT THE FOOD! 👀
Because a fundraising event should have a great cause… but it should also have great food! 💜
On 20th August, Auntie’s Cookery Academy will be serving up:
🍗 Smokehouse Pulled Chicken
With mini jacket potatoes, sour cream, homemade vegan coleslaw, sweetcorn and fresh salad.
🌱 Auntie Em’s Campfire Beans
A smoky, hearty vegetarian & vegan option with all the delicious sides — and sour cream available for our vegetarian guests.
And because everyone should be able to enjoy the food…
✨ ALL THE FLAVOUR. NONE OF THE FOMO. ✨
All our recipes are gluten free and nut free, and our vegetarian and vegan options are absolutely NOT an afterthought. ❤️
It’s going to be an evening of good food, good people and a great cause — raising funds to support Auntie’s Cookery Academy and the young people we work with.
📅 20th August 2026
📍 Corby, NN17 1TD
🎟️ Tickets are available now via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-kitchen-fundraiser-tickets-1995912989480
Come hungry. Leave happy. And help us make a difference while you're at it. 💜🍴

12/08/2026

🥂 A huge thank you to The 55 Group – our Drinks Sponsor!
We’re incredibly proud to announce The 55 group as the official Drinks Sponsor for Auntie’s Cookery Academy’s Quiz & Musical Bingo Fundraiser on 20th August.

As a new charity, we’re building something that we hope will have a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people. It takes organisations that can see beyond today—those willing to invest in a vision and help make it a reality.

That’s exactly why we’re so grateful to 55.
From our very first conversations, Chris recognised the potential of Auntie’s Cookery Academy and the difference we can make in our community and beyond. Their support isn’t just helping to provide refreshments on the night; it’s helping us take another step towards creating opportunities for young people to gain the confidence, life skills and employability they need to thrive.
If you’re looking for an energy consultancy that genuinely believes in supporting local communities while helping businesses make smarter energy decisions, we’d recommend taking a look at The 55 Group.

Thank you Chris and everyone at The 55 Group for believing in our vision, we can’t wait to celebrate with you on the 20th!

10/08/2026

Grab your tickets TONIGHT to save £5! You can make a difference to young people’s lives.
Did you know that in North Northants, care leavers are three times more likely to be classed as NEET (not in employment, education or training)? It’s a figure we want to tackle - you can help!
Please join us on the 20th August for some fun, food and fab people who all believe in local community and support.
Tickets are on Eventbrite now!

07/08/2026

⏰ Early bird tickets end Monday 10th at 23:30. Don’t miss the boat.

£15 a ticket until then, just £20 after
Grabbing a group of 4? Get £5 off the total!
Teams of up to 8 welcome for the quiz

Get your table sorted before prices go up. 🎟️

While we’re here, a huge thank you to our sponsors so far, we couldn’t do this without you. We’ve still got a few sponsor slots left if you or someone you know fancies getting involved, and we’re on the hunt for raffle prizes too. Get in touch if you can help with either: [email protected]

Tickets on Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-kitchen-fundraiser-tickets-1995912989480

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+447730192531

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https://www.auntiescookeryacademy.org/

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