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This funding enables the Vegetarian Society Cookery School to deliver six sessions as part of the programme, for three groups over the next year. Manchester faces challenges with food security, with a ‘significant proportion’ of households struggling to put food on the table.

Each session, spanning two hours, will focus on teaching progressive cooking and preparation skills, meal planning and budget control. During the sixth session attendees will have the opportunity to cook for invited guests to showcase their progress.

Sam Linford-Platt, head of the Vegetarian Society Cookery School, said: "We are immensely grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for their funding of this vital project. Our dedicated tutors are eager to commence the sessions and have already engaged with the teams at the community organisations to ensure that the sessions meet their specific needs.

“People want to know how they can cook for their kids and their health. Others would like cookery sessions so they can learn how to cook nourishing meals on a limited budget. Plus for others it’s a great opportunity for social interaction and community building.”

The Vegetarian Society Cookery School works with restaurants, hospitals and schools across the UK to enhance their vegetarian and vegan offerings. To find out more visit: www.vegsoc.org.