Showcase Meals: A unique performance of skill, creativity, and hospitality
Talented Food Production & Service trainees from The CRUMBS Project have opportunities to demonstrate their skills and aspirations by working alongside volunteer professionals from leading hospitality-sector organisations, including BaxterStorey and THE-PIG Group, at special Showcase Meal events. Many adults with learning disabilities lack basic cooking skills or the confidence to prepare their own meals, often […]
Partnership with THE PIG is a standout example of local charity outreach directly benefiting the lives of disadvantaged people
Through local charity outreach with The CRUMBS Project, THE PIG-on the beach boutique hotel and restaurant in Dorset has raised over £12,000 to support vital work empowering disadvantaged adults with the skills they need to succeed. First originating in Brockenhurst in the heart of the New Forest, THE PIG is a collection of 9 food-forward […]
Pulling Together for a Cause: The CRUMBS Project at the Dorset Plane Pull! ✈️
On Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 2025, The CRUMBS Project proudly took part for the first time in the iconic Dorset Plane Pull ✈️. Joining dozens of teams in the ultimate test of teamwork and strength — pulling a Boeing 737 weighing 35,000 kg down the runway in the fastest possible time… all in the […]
Beyond the training centre: Exploring the food chain through immersive visits
Each year, The CRUMBS Project holds an Activities Week, dedicated to providing different learning experiences for the charity’s trainees, to deepen their understanding of hospitality, and encourage their personal growth. This year’s Activities Week incorporated educational field trips to food producers and suppliers based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, to learn more about […]
T2K Voice & Data strengthens charitable support for The CRUMBS Project
T2K Voice & Data is an independent UK-based telecommunications provider specialising in business phone systems, connectivity, and data cabling solutions for businesses of all sizes across the UK. The company, based in Dorset, has delivered a tailored telecoms solution for The CRUMBS Project’s training centre, and recently extended this partnership by upgrading the voice and […]
Vitality Health delivers social value and community commitment through a festive volunteering day with The CRUMBS Project
Volunteers from Vitality Health join The Crumbs Project in Bournemouth
Working in partnership with The Parks Foundation, The CRUMBS Project provides vital resources to enable cafes and communities to thrive across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
Working closely with fellow Dorset charity The Parks Foundation, The Crumbs Project trainees provide vital staff resources for the Foundation’s community cafes.
Skills exchange between The CRUMBS Project and The Cafe Project Basingstoke promotes inclusive employment in the UK’s Hospitality industry
The Crumbs Project is collaborating with a fellow charity, The Café Project Basingstoke, to share knowledge and promote disability confidence and inclusive employment opportunities in the Hospitality industry. The Crumbs Project’s mission is to empower disadvantaged adults through Hospitality-based training and development, guiding them toward better employment prospects and more independent living. The Café Project’s […]
Dorset Careers Hub Recognises The CRUMBS Project’s Work to Promote Disability Confidence Amongst Employers
The Crumbs Project is awarded special recognition for dedication to being a Disability Confident Leader in Dorset. The charity strives to engage with more employers to offer work opportunities to adults with disabilities. Commitment to Removing Barriers The Crumbs Project has been actively involved in the Removing Barriers project, funded by The Careers and Enterprise […]
Late summer charity golf event at The Belfry supports The CRUMBS Project
Trainees, staff members, and Chair of The CRUMBS Project relish the late summer sunshine at the annual Hospitality & Catering News Charity Golf Day.
