Hospitality Action
Reporting on the initiatives, support programmes, and fundraising efforts led by a key industry charity focused on the wellbeing of hospitality professionals across the UK. This section covers mental health resources, financial aid schemes, employer partnerships, and national campaigns that support workers in restaurants, pubs, hotels, and F&B operations. It offers valuable context for leaders, HR teams, and operators committed to building a more resilient and compassionate hospitality workforce.
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberAwards & Events
Walk for Wellbeing raises £135,000
More than 1,000 people from across the hospitality industry united during October to Walk for Wellbeing raising £135,000 in support of UK charity Hospitality Action. Marking its fifth and biggest year to date, and launched on World Mental Health Day, Walk for Wellbeing marked the charity’s largest annual mass participation…
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Dec- 2023 -15 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/12/23
Some 61% of hospitality leaders plan to adopt new tech solutions in the coming year, CGA and Fourth have found. The study highlighted staff scheduling as a top benefit, recognized by 55% of leaders, followed by payroll and onboarding support. This investment is seen to enhance productivity (81%) and boost…
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15 DecemberPubs and Bars
RedCat partners with Hospitality Action on mental health campaign
RedCat Pub Company has partners with Hospitality Action to sponsor its #CheckPlease campaign in a bid to increase awareness around mental health. The campaign’s aim is to encourage companies, staff members and guests to check in with hospitality workers over the seasonal period to make sure they are okay. The…
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Jun- 2023 -19 JuneNews
New benevolent fund launches in support of HA
A new benevolent fund providing unrestricted endowments to UK hospitality sector charity, Hospitality Action (HA), has been launched to support the charity’s work assisting hospitality people in difficult crises. The Procter England Bancroft for Hospitality Action Fund has been established by COO of the Stafford Collection, Stuart Procter; American and…
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May- 2023 -9 MayComment
A fulfilling career in hospitality can be possible: Q&A with Springboard’s CEO
Is there a recruitment crisis in hospitality at the moment? In short, yes. But there has been one for many years, even for decades, there haven’t been enough staff in the catering industry in the UK. This is why Springboard was set up 33 years ago, and the crisis has…
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Apr- 2023 -28 AprilAdvice
Keep it Professional: Building Respect for everyone working in Hospitality
People are the heart of hospitality. Yet, the external perception of hospitality workers is often clouded by outdated stigma, which is hard to shake off. More critically, this is having a negative impact on recruiting at a time when labour is in short supply; not to mention the direct impact…
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17 AprilFeatures
Saving money and raising money: Life as a hotel restaurant
Tell me a little about the history of Northcote? Northcote was established in 1983 by myself and Nigel Haworth with local businessman John Wolstenholme. It was a six-bedroom property, development in 1992 changed it to a 14 bedroom hotel,in 2013 increased to 18 and in 2014 we became 26 rooms…
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Aug- 2022 -17 AugustCatering Companies
Wilson Vale announces Social Enterprise partnership
National contract caterer Wilson Vale has announced its Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) partnership, confirming its goal to partner with businesses that put at least half of their profits into social or environmental projects. Wilson Vale’s ESG report on their commitments and progress – The Full Works, includes social responsibility actions…
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Mar- 2022 -16 MarchNews
Hospitality leaders launch Lunch4Ukraine to raise £100k for DEC
A collective of hospitality industry representatives have launched Lunch4Ukraine in order to raise £100k for Ukraine appeal, Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). It revealed the money will go to people affected by displacement and conflict in Ukraine and highlight the Homes for Ukraine humanitarian visa pathway. Hosted and organised by JW…
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Jun- 2021 -9 JunePeople
73% of hospitality workers suffer from poor mental health during Covid
Almost three-quarters (73%) of hospitality workers have suffered from poor mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recent study by online training provider High Speed Training. Over a third (35%) of respondents primarily blamed their profession for their mental health issues. On top of these alarming figures, a…
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