Care home residents and staff have been raising funds and building excitement for a charity cook-off.
Marnel Lodge Care Home in Basingstoke is supporting the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook-Off 2026, which will see Barchester’s managing directors face off against executive team members in a culinary fundraising challenge.
A recent takeaway-style curry lunch and cake sale, organised by Marnel Lodge, raised £550 for the cause.
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Anju Abraham, general manager at Marnel Lodge, said: "There has been such a wonderful buzz around the home as everyone has come together to support this fantastic cause.
"It’s been heart-warming to see residents, families, and staff all playing their part.
"The Barchester Charitable Foundation makes a real difference to so many lives, and we are proud to contribute in our own way."
The Barchester Charitable Foundation supports people with disabilities and helps them connect with their communities.
In 2025, it raised £424,000, supporting 262 small groups and charities and 123 individuals across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Managing director Duncan Edwards said: "I am so proud to support this event with my fellow MDs, it is great to have the shared purpose of supporting the Barchester Foundation which does such wonderful work.
"I am excited and ready to stir up some fun (and maybe a little chaos) in the kitchen – all for a great cause."
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