A recipe for life skills, friendship, and fun
EdinburghScotland Rugby legend and British & Irish Lion, Roger Baird, proudly opened the new state-of-the-art accessible kitchen for the Teens+ Centre, run by Capella Charity in Edinburgh.
Made possible by a donation from Wooden Spoon, the new kitchen plays a vital role for the centre’s 25 students with additional needs. The kitchen features lowered countertops for the centre’s wheelchair users and high-contrast fittings, creating an easy-to-navigate space for students with visual impairments.
Head of Teens+, Simon Pearce-Madge, said: “The new life skills kitchen is more than just a place to learn how to cook. For our young people with complex needs, the kitchen offers an accessible space to make connections, which is just as valuable as mastering a recipe. Thanks to Wooden Spoon, the new kitchen is helping to create an environment where learning happens naturally through laughter, collaboration, and friendship.”
Wooden Spoon Edinburgh granted £15,000 for the accessible Life Skills Kitchen for the Teens+ Centre in Edinburgh. Roger Baird added: “It is always a privilege to represent Wooden Spoon and to see first-hand the difference rugby fans are making to young people’s lives with their generous donations. Every penny Wooden Spoon raises in Scotland stays in Scotland, and we’re incredibly proud to fund this kitchen where our students will learn essential life skills, build confidence, and have great fun.”
