We’re thrilled to announce that we have donated £250 to Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to fund Food Hygiene training for their incredible team of volunteers.
About Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre
Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre is a local charity that supports families with young children who are facing some of life’s toughest challenges — including financial hardship, isolation, low confidence, and the everyday difficulties of managing family life.
Their dedicated volunteers work in two key ways: through family groups, where they prepare and serve healthy snacks and refreshments and lead cooking demonstrations to help parents learn affordable, nutritious meals; and through home visits, where they provide one-to-one practical support, helping parents develop cooking skills, plan meals on a budget, and make healthier food choices for their families.
What Our Funding Will Provide
Our £250 donation will fund Level 1 and Level 2 Food Hygiene training for 15 volunteers across the charity:
– Level 2 Food Hygiene — for volunteers running family groups who prepare and handle food for parents and children
– Level 1 Food Hygiene — for home-visiting volunteers who support food-related activities in families’ homes
This training will ensure every volunteer has the knowledge and confidence to handle food safely, reduce risks, and deliver consistent, high-quality support to the families they serve.
The Impact
The ripple effect of this training goes far beyond a qualification certificate. By equipping volunteers with the skills to safely guide families around food preparation and nutrition, Home-Start BFW can help parents build lasting confidence in the kitchen — and ultimately give children in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre the best possible start in life.
We’re proud to support a charity doing such vital, hands-on work in our local community, and we look forward to seeing the difference this training makes.
Follow Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre on Facebook or visit homestartbfw.org.uk to find out more about their work.
A huge thank you to 5AM for featuring Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre on your blog and for your generous £250 donation.
Your support will fund Food Hygiene training for our staff and volunteers, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to safely prepare and serve healthy snacks and refreshments for families attending our groups, as well as supporting families with food preparation and nutrition during home visits.
This training is an essential part of the work we do, helping us provide safe, high-quality support to local families every day.
Thank you so much for believing in our work and helping us continue to give children the best possible start in life. We really appreciate your support.