UCAN – Bread N Butter

Ucan stands for Unified Community Assistance Network — a partnership of local organisations working together to support people in Enfield with their health and wellbeing.

We’re funded by the London Borough of Enfield, offering early help and practical support to help you live independently, stay active and feel more connected.

We work with Enfield residents aged 18+ with long term health conditions, sensory loss, neurodiversity, older people, and those experiencing mental health concerns or loneliness. 

Our free UCAN interactive nutrition workshops delver no nonsense nutrition advice to participants across the borough of Enfield. Led by our registered nutritionist, each themed workshop is tailored to offer hand on support helping participants make realistic changes that improve their health and wellbeing. These workshops empower people with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to eat better and build healthier lifestyles.

“I’ve learnt so much about the food that I eat, and the food samples I’ve tasted are so delicious – I’m inspired to make it all!” – Delores

We run inclusive cooking classes across the borough of Enfield, helping residents learn how to prepare healthy, low-cost meals they can easily recreate at home. Participants learn how to make the most of seasonal ingredients, boost fibre intake, and cut back on processed foods, whilst meeting new people in a non-judgemental, enjoyable and friendly environment.

“I’ve enjoyed these classes so much and have made so many dietary changes now – I always start the day with my overnight oats!” – Sheila

‘Since attending the Ucan nutrition workshops, I have been making positive changes to my diet. When I get cravings, I now eat healthy snacks between meals. I have also lost weight as I now eat less processed foods.’

Sarah Jane, February 2026

‘I have enjoyed attending the Cookery session with Bread n Butter which I attend to get ideas for new recipes I may not have tried in my 35 years of being a vegan, generally there is a good mix of ingredients and menu for my vegan diet’

Kelly Maria, November 2025

'Since coming to these cooking and nutrition classes, I now feel much lighter as I'm making more healthier food at home. I've tried ingredients that I would never had thought of cooking before. I have made positive changes to my eating habits and I can already see the changes.'

Rosa, August 2025

‘The cooking classes have helped me find my confidence. I’m meeting new people and finally feel like the ‘old me’ again.

Anonymous, Nov 2025

The UCAN Enfield Programme

Nutrition workshops

Cooking classes

Here’s what our participants and referrals think: