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 […]
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 […]
The CRUMBS Project’s Training Receives Craft Guild of Chefs’ Official Accreditation
The CRUMBS Project has made history by becoming the first charity in the UK to be officially accredited as a training organisation by the Craft Guild of Chefs. This prestigious recognition highlights The CRUMBS Project’s commitment to delivering high-quality culinary training and creating meaningful career pathways in the hospitality industry for those facing barriers to […]
Emily becomes ‘Trainee of the Year’
Food Production & Service programme trainee Emily honoured with Trainee of the Year award for her dedication to her training and positivity in reaching her goals. Emily, who has a learning disability and hearing loss, was recently honoured with the coveted ‘Trainee of the Year’ award at The CRUMBS Project for her outstanding training commitment […]
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 […]
The CRUMBS Project Celebrates Win at the Cateys
The Crumbs Project celebrates win at prestigious Hospitality industry awards The Cateys
The CRUMBS Project Trainee Awards 2023
Crumbs’ trainees, staff, and volunteers gathered at Brewhouse & Kitchen in Bournemouth on the 3rd March for the charity’s annual awards event to recognise the fantastic progress and achievements of the past year. The disability training charity supports adults with disabilities or mental health issues to develop vocational and life skills leading to employment and […]
Gareth joins staff team at The CRUMBS Project supporting digital inclusion through #PowerUp
The CRUMBS Project (Crumbs) are pleased to share the success of trainee Gareth who has gained paid employment as a Digital Skills Assistant for our #PowerUp initiative to promote digital inclusion. PowerUp is an initiative by Good Things Foundation with financial support from JP Morgan. Funding has been awarded to organisations that take a variety […]
The Crumbs Project wins Gold at the Destination Management Board Tourism Awards!
Double awards celebration as The CRUMBS Project (Crumbs) is recognised by the Destination Management Board (DMB) Tourism Awards 2022. Crumbs won the Gold Award in the Education category of the DMB Awards. This award identifies and celebrates individuals, teams, establishments, or organisations that promote academic and vocational qualifications for both international and domestic students that […]
