Hospitality Action

Tatiana, a restaurant manager at one of the companies who subscribes to our EAP, applied for funding for a dishwasher. But when we spoke to her, we realised her needs were far greater. Tatiana loves to dance, but after contracting sepsis while on a dream holiday Tatiana had to undergo a life-changing quadruple amputation just to survive. She spent weeks in a coma and months in rehabilitation, determined to rebuild her life—and dance again. Her NHS prosthetics didn’t give her the mobility she longed for. Her employer helped launch a crowdfunding campaign for advanced prosthetics, but it fell £20,000 short. That’s where Hospitality Action stepped in, awarding our largest ever individual grant to secure her new prosthetics. Thanks to your generosity, Tatiana regained her mobility, her freedom—and her ability to dance.

We are thrilled to announced that this year's 25th-anniversary Northcote Hotel & Restaurant Obsession festival, a renowned celebration of culinary excellence, has raised an impressive £77,000 for Hospitality Action - bringing the total funds raised to an incredible £500,000! The 17-day event saw 22 top chefs with 27 Michelin stars between them prepare dishes for over 1,500 diners. The event included chefs from Paris, Cape Town, Singapore and Denmark, as well as Lisa Goodwin-Allen who has since left Northcote after 23 years working at the Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant. We are profoundly grateful to Northcote Managing Director Craig J Bancroft FIH MI, Lisa, and the entire Northcote team, as well as the visiting chefs, sponsors, suppliers and guests, for their incredible generosity. The funds raised will have a life-changing impact on those facing difficult times, and this level of support is nothing short of extraordinary. We caught up with HA Ambassador Craig to learn a little more about the amazing festivities. Read our blog at: https://lnkd.in/eEdmwY3u #wevegotyou #hospitalityaction #northcote #northcoteobsession #charitiablegiving #makeapositivedifference 

Walk for Wellbeing is back for a sixth year and is even bigger than before! Powered by hospitality talent and recruitment partner mum in partnership with Caterer.com and Imperial London Hotels, this year’s event sees Cornwall, Edinburgh, Leeds, Newcastle and York join the grassroots movement bringing the total number of host cities to thirteen. Walk for Wellbeing is an accessible, meaningful industry movement that promotes the importance of wellbeing in hospitality and generates vital funds for Hospitality Action. For workplace teams, the event also provides a chance to develop teamwork skills, build stronger workplace relationships and promote an inclusive, collaborative culture as part of a wellbeing and CSR strategy. Each 20km hosted walk will take place across key UK locations in October. York will host the first walk on Sunday 12 October, followed by walks in Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, and Manchester on Sunday 19 October, culminating with Newcastle on Monday 20 October. For those unable to join a city hosted walk, ‘Walk It Your Way' – taking place anytime between World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October and Sunday 26 October – provides the flexibility to participate anywhere, any time. After five incredible years dedicated to creating and growing Walk for Wellbeing into a national call to action, Craig Prentice, founder and director of hospitality talent and recruitment partner mum, has gifted the brand to Hospitality Action. Now recognised as a flagship activity for the charity, the event has taken huge strides in elevating the importance of wellbeing in hospitality whilst raising vital funds. Craig will remain closely involved as a strategic advisor, steer and spokesperson for the initiative, and mum will continue as lead partner and host of the London walk. Craig Prentice, creator of Walk for Wellbeing, said: “After five successful years, now is the perfect time for me to gift Walk for Wellbeing to Hospitality Action, whilst remaining involved to supporting in growing the reach and significance of the initiative. I’m incredibly proud of what has been achieved, from humble beginnings in lockdown with groups of 10 walking in a handful of locations, to a national movement across the country. It has captured the hearts of thousands of hospitality people and clearly demonstrates their commitment to promoting the importance of physical and mental wellbeing for our people in the sector.” For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/enhR6wC6 Let’s walk the walk and make a positive difference together. mum Caterer.com Imperial London Hotels Custard The Relationship #wevegotyou #walkforwellbeing #wellbeing 

We are incredibly grateful to Ambassadeurs Group for nominating Hospitality Action as one of their 2025 Key Charities. Rising debt, increased living costs and unstable work have triggered a surge in mental health and financial struggles for thousands of hospitality workers. But thanks to the generosity of our industry, we've been able to support thousands of people: "I can't tell you the difference this will make to me and my son. I can top up the gas meter so we can put the heating on for longer than just a few minutes. Just that feels like a tiny miracle." #wevegotyou #makeapositivedifference #thankyou

We are proud to announce that a new resource hub to support people and businesses impacted by the challenging market conditions affecting the hospitality sector is launching today. Alongside the Institute of Hospitality, Savoy Educational Trust, Springboard and UKHospitality - we have launched CareerScope Hospitality Support Hub, a free-to-view website providing practical and emotional support to people who lose their jobs or their businesses or face mental health struggles due to the rising number of business closures across the sector. The CareerScope Hospitality Support Hub offers resources and signposting for people to top up their employability skills, search for jobs, safeguard their mental wellbeing and receive financial and redundancy advice. A statement from the CEOs of the five CareerScope founding partners said: “The Careerscope Hospitality Support Hub aims to leverage the resources, networks and expertise of our respective organisations to provide practical, accessible solutions that ensure the industry's resilience and future success. Think of the Hospitality Support Hub as a 24/7 support centre for the industry’s workers. Our aim is to keep the hospitality workforce happy, healthy and work-ready.” The Careerscope Support Hub is backed by industry leaders Tom Kerridge, Clare Smyth, Michel Roux Jr, Fred Sirieix and Sinead Mallozzi, who have voiced their support for the initiative, highlighting its crucial role in providing guidance, job opportunities and mental health support to those facing challenges in the hospitality sector. Access the hub at: https://lnkd.in/e7yn4F7s #wevegotyou #careerscope #hospitalityhub

We’re hiring! To support our ambitious growth, we’re looking for three talented people to join our Employee Assistance Programme and Fundraising teams. 🚀 Business Development Executive – Help grow our Employee Assistance Programme by building relationships, generating leads, and converting sales. 🤝 Engagement Executive – Work closely with our EAP clients to ensure retention, satisfaction, and engagement with our services. 💰 Fundraising Executive – Manage third-party fundraising partnerships with some of the UK’s most well-known hospitality businesses. At Hospitality Action, we offer a flexible working environment, a generous benefits package, and the chance to make a real impact in the industry. Find out more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/epfnCxmq #Hiring #HospitalityJobs #Fundraising #Sales #Engagement #Hospitality

Shout out to Penelope our fantastic office volunteer! She works tirelessly to support our team and keep our Golden Friends in the loop. We’re so grateful for her dedication and hard work, thank you Penelope! Our Golden Friends retiree outreach programme helps keep loneliness and isolation at bay for the people who laid the foundations of today’s hospitality industry. We send out a bi-monthly newsletter to more than 2,000 Golden Friends. For some of them, contact with the outside world is rare, and just hearing the thud of post on the door mat is a pleasure in itself. To learn more about our Golden Friends head to: https://lnkd.in/eJa2tMnt And if you're interested in volunteering, please get in touch: fundraising@hospitalityaction.org.uk #wevegotyou #VolunteerAppreciation #GoldenFriends

Did you know that a small donation at checkout can have a huge impact? By adding a voluntary donation to your bill, you’re helping Hospitality Action support the people behind the meals, drinks, and stays you love. We’re thrilled that our friends The Red Carnation Hotel Collection (Red Carnation Hotels) are lending a hand in this way. Jonathan Raggett, CEO of Red Carnation Hotels and our Chair of Trustees says: “Red Carnation Hotels is proud to partner with Hospitality Action to support those in our industry. For every discretionary £1.00 donated by our guests during their stay, we match it. Hospitality Action provides vital support to hospitality professionals during challenging times, offering a lifeline when life takes an unexpected turn. Together, we will make a difference and try to ensure no one in the industry is left behind.” We are beyond grateful to The Red Carnation Hotel Collection (Red Carnation Hotels). This incredible support will have a long-lasting impact on all we do. #thankyou Can your workplace to do the same? Send us an email to learn more: fundraising@hospitalityaction.org.uk #wevgotyou #charityoftheyear #makeapositivedifference #givingback

Wine lovers, this one’s for you! On Wednesday 28 May four of the UK’s most celebrated chefs will come together to deliver an exclusive four-course gastronomic feast. This special event is in honour of the 2025 'Bike to Care en Bordeaux' which will see a team of distinguished hospitality figures embark upon a two day cycling challenge in our honour. Set against the stylish backdrop of Nobu Hotel London Portman Square all guests will be treated to a Taittinger Champagne and canapé reception and a four-course meal expertly paired with exceptional wines. Hatch Mansfield have carefully curated selections to complement each dish, elevating the dining experience with some of the finest labels. The stella line up of award-winning chefs is: André Garrett, Executive Chef, Corinthia London Phil Howard, Chef Co-Owner, ELYSTAN STREET Michael Paul, Executive Chef, Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Shaun Rankin, Chef Patron, Grantley Hall Hosted by bestselling cookery author, Sabrina Ghayour guests will have the opportunity opportunity to take home incredible prizes through an exclusive prize draw and live auction hosted by Charlie Foley, auctioneer and wine specialist, Christie's. Highlights include private at-home wine tastings with industry experts such as Adam Lechmere and John Stimpfig, a visit and lunch at Chateau Giscours for four and a lunch for six at Château Palmer, hosted by Thomas Duroux. Last year’s event raised over £100,000, and hopes are high that this year’s event will surpass that milestone! Heartfelt thanks to Hatch Mansfield for your incredible support and to event sponsors American Express and Caterer.com Book your tickets: https://lnkd.in/e46_2sam #wevegotyou #biketocare #foodie #fundraising #cycling #hospitalityaction

We are thrilled to announce that last week's Great Coast-to-Coast Charity Dinner, raised a spectacular £16,000!    The magnificent evening took place at the Cornwall Hotel Collection’s The Alverton Hotel in the heart of Truro and saw more than a dozen leading chefs from all corners of Cornwall come together to cook a gastronomic, five-course dinner celebrating some of the county’s finest ingredients and products for 120 guests, all to raise funds for our vital work.   Visiting chefs included many stars of BBC Two’s Great British Menu – @Kota and Kota Kai’s Jude Kereama, who created the concept for the night, The Sardine Factory’s Ben Palmer, Chris Eden, who recently took up the reins in the kitchen at the Watergate Bay Hotel, 2018’s South West Chef of the Year Tim Kendall, and Cornwall Hotel Collection’s very own Executive Chef nick hodges. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the evening possible including the generous sponsors: EW Wines, Sharp's Brewery, Hildon Ltd, Celtic Fish & Game, Dole Food Company, Matthew Stevens, Rodda's Clotted Cream, True Foods and WestCountry Foodservice. Not to mention HA Ambassadors and South West Board Members Ben Young, Simon Numphud FIH, Amanda Afiya and Stuart Mathieson. To learn more, head to our blog: https://lnkd.in/e6rTxrKs And if your workplace would like make a difference and host a fundraising event on our behalf, please get in touch: fundraising@hospitalityaction.org.uk #wevegotyou #cornwall #foodie #charity #makeapositivedifference