NATIONAL CAMPAIGN · 2026

Year of Culture
Activity Ideas
Last updated: 26 May, 2026

Baking and Engagement

A practical resource celebrating the benefits of baking through meaningful and inclusive engagement activities. Supports creativity, reminiscence and wellbeing through sensory-rich baking experiences and shared connection.

Format: PDF

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Introduction

A comprehensive baking-themed resource designed to support activity providers and care teams in delivering meaningful and engaging baking activities across care and community settings. Explores the history and cultural significance of baking while providing inclusive activity ideas, simple recipes, baking demonstrations, reminiscence opportunities and themed engagement activities suitable for a range of abilities and interests. Includes practical guidance for planning and facilitating baking sessions alongside quizzes, word games and additional resources designed to encourage creativity, communication, sensory engagement and social connection. Supports wellbeing, confidence and meaningful participation through enjoyable shared baking experiences.

About this resource

Category

Activity Ideas

Audience

Activity Provider Activity Team Care Home Care staff Catering Team Day Centre Dementia Friends and Family Group activity Home Care Hospice Learning Disability One to One Volunteering

Topic

Baking Communication Community Cooking Food Healthy Eating Inclusion Life Story Nutrition and Hydration Relationships Reminiscence Sensory Wellbeing Word Games