Our Delivery Report
Funded on 16 December 2020 | Delivered on 04 May 2021
£10,840
RAISED
61
BACKERS
41
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£5,060
From Cash Donations
300
people have visited this project!
Stephanie Cole donated £25
North East Combined Authority donated £5,000
1 Job created
05 May 2021
If you lost your sense of taste and smell to Covid-19, this cookbook might help
The Independent“I think it really helped me to stimulate my taste buds,” she says. “It was absolutely amazing to feel a small sensation after nearly 10 months with no taste. I could start to taste distinct flavours like vanilla, almond extract and chili flakes.”
28 March 2021
Comfort food for those with no sense of taste; A cookery school that produces recipes for people whose taste and smell are affected by their cancer treatment is now helping people suffering the after-effects of coronavirus
The Daily TelegraphDr Duika Burges Watson, from Altered Eating, which works with people whose sense of taste and smell has changed, and Chrissi Kelly, of AbScent, a charity supporting those who have lost their sense of smell.
15 April 2021
New cookbook for Sunderland residents with long Covid and taste loss
Northampton Chronicle & EchoThe book will also be available from: Sunderland Royal Hospitals, Macmillan Cancer, GP surgeries, St Benedict's Hospice, Sunderland Voluntary and community sector organisations, and Local Food banks.
shana Nethercott donated £5
More about our impact
The environment
Our team practice excellent environmental awareness and practices. We discuss sustainable sourcing- growing and consumption of food and natural resources.
The local economy
The project created 1 job in north tyneside which enables the team to seek additional funding to continue the work. Money generated in North Tyneside is spent in the area.
Arts, culture & heritage
The project team actively engage across a range is arts and culture as well as food heritage and education. The team explore Altered Eating in a holistic way and encourage people to explore the world around them.
Activity, health and leisure
The team work in a holistic way and encourage a sense of wellbeing to overcome issues connected with Altered Eating. We work with the NHS and other relevant services and supports to help people to recover and make the best food together.
