The Crumbs Project

🌟 We were thrilled to welcome Kirsty Heap to The Crumbs Project for a talk on Neurodiversity Awareness during our annual staff training week. Our goal is to enhance our skills and confidence in supporting neurodivergent adult trainees to succeed and flourish.
Did you know that only 44% of companies have a neurodiversity policy in place? As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Learn more and stay updated by signing up for our Newsletter or contacting us at [email protected]!

We are thrilled to share Savoy Educational Trust has endorsed The Crumbs Project's Traineeship programme with a generous 3-year grant commitment! 🙌
At the The Crumbs Project, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with mixed abilities, helping them develop professional skills for work and personal skills for independent living. This incredible support from the Savoy Educational Trustt is essential to our mission, allowing us to continue transforming the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged adults through our hospitality-based ‘training for independence’ programme. 💪❤️

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our Traineeship programme supporters, including Talbot Village Trust and Master Innnholders. Your partnerships are crucial in sustaining our impactful work.

Stay updated on our progress and hear inspiring stories of transformation by visiting our website and signing up for Crumbs Project's newsletter. Let’s stay connected and make a difference together! 🌍✨

Visit our website to sign up for our newsletter: www.crumbs.org.uk

🏆 It's time to recognise the shortlist for Best Diversity in Tech Employer!

These companies are leading the way in creating inclusive and diverse workplaces.

Congratulations to:

🌟 Bloom & Wild
🌟 Riverlane
🌟 The Crumbs Project
🌟 LEGO
🌟 Workiva

Show your support and cast your vote! 👉https://bit.ly/3LrdPEO

A guide for people with learning disabilities to working in hospitality from Hilton’s Sam Innes The Waldorf Hilton London
https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2024/07/a-guide-for-people-with-learning-disabilities-to-working-in-hospitality-from-hiltons-sam-innes/

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the talented chefs from THE PIG Hotel for hosting a remarkable cookery masterclass at The Crumbs Project. This event marked a significant milestone as our trainees and staff learned to prepare, cook, and serve pigeon for the first time.

Our trainees, who have disabilities or neurodivergences, are part of our Food Production & Service training programmes, where they gain essential professional and social skills. The masterclass not only enhanced their culinary expertise but also empowered them with confidence and independence.

Chefs James Rothnie and his colleague James from THE PIG, on the beach in have set a stellar example of corporate social responsibility by volunteering their time and expertise. Their mentorship has been invaluable, providing our trainees with hands-on experience in professional cookery.

We call upon more organizations within the industry to join us in this impactful journey. Your involvement through volunteering, sharing knowledge, and fundraising is crucial to sustaining The Crumbs Project. Together, we can continue to empower individuals and foster an inclusive community.

Thank you once again to The Pig Hotel Restaurant team for your generosity and commitment. Let’s work together to create more opportunities and support for those who need it most.

C'mon down and join us for our Summer Fayre! We're having lots of fun with a BBQ, hook the duck, candy floss, tombola stalls, flower pot decorating ☺️🥳🎉

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Peter A. Jones MBE, Chair of The Crumbs Project, has won the Education & Training award at the ! 🏆
Peter's unwavering dedication to empowering adults with disabilities, neurodivergence's, and mental health conditions through our Hospitality training programmes has been recognised with this prestigious accolade.
His passion for education and the Hospitality industry is truly inspirational. We couldn't be prouder!
🌟 "The Crumbs Project aims to empower adults with a range of life challenges through Hospitality training and education programs to help lead them into employment and more independent, fulfilling lives. I'm deeply grateful for this acknowledgement and see it as a powerful platform to further amplify the vital work of The Crumbs Project, ensuring that the transformative power of education and training reaches those who need it most." - Peter Jones
Thank you to the Cateys judges for this honour!

🔗 Learn more about The Crumbs Project and how you can support us: www.crumbs.org.uk

🌟Meet our new Baristas! 🌟

Thanks to support from AFC Bournemouth Bournemouth's Cherries Community Fund, we've added a fantastic new professional barista coffee machine to our training kitchen .project! ☕️✨

Our trainees are now mastering the art of making delicious coffees like lattes, americanos, cappuccinos, and hot chocolates.

Big shoutout to BOMO ROASTRoast for their amazing support in helping us set up and train our team.

This coffee machine isn't just about making drinks—it's about building confidence and skills. Our trainees can now serve great drinks to residents of the Hibberd Court assisted living complex and Visitors to .project training centre, honing their beverage-making talents every day and gearing up for future employment in the local Hospitality industry.

Here's to new opportunities and brewing success! 🌟👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

The Crumbs Project and SAMEE are pleased to invite you to our Summer Fayre this Saturday 6th July.

Come and enjoy the fun with:

🌟 Stalls
🍰 Fresh bakes
☕ Refreshments
📋 Information
🍔 BBQ
🎨 Crafts
💄 Beauty Products
🎟️ Tombola and more.

Everybody is welcome!

Venue: The Crumbs Project Training Centre, Hibberd Court, Bournemouth, BH10 4EP

Stallholders arrive from 10.30 to set up

Open to Public : 12:00-16:00

We looking forward to seeing you there!
The Crumbs Project Team
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01202 519320

🌱✨ We want to say a huge thank you to the wonderful team from Bournemouth and Poole College who volunteer in our Kitchen Garden every week!

Heather and Tanya lead this fantastic programme, providing work experience for adults with learning disabilities.

This partnership not only helps Crumbs trainees meet new friends but also offers valuable experience to the college students. 🌼🤝

We're so grateful for this local connection and the positive impact it's having on everyone involved.

If you have some spare time or gardening expertise to share, we’d love for you to join us as a volunteer! Your support can make a big difference in our garden and in our community. 🌻🌱

🌞🎉 Join Us for the Summer Fayre! 🎉🌞

📅 Date: Saturday, 6th July
⏰ Time: 12:00 - 16:00
📍 Location: The CRUMBS Project Centre, Hibberd Court, Bournemouth, BH10 4EP

Come and enjoy a fun-filled day with:
🌟 Stalls
🍰 Fresh bakes
☕ Drinks
📋 Information
🍔 BBQ
🎨 Face painting
💄 Beauty Products
🎟️ Tombola

A wonderful collaboration between The Crumbs Project and SAMEE

🚗 Free parking available.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All welcome!

Don't miss out on the excitement – see you there! 🎊

This week Ursula Boardman and Lee Whalley from The Crumbs Project had the pleasure of presenting to the Boscombe Salvation Army Boscombe Ladies Fellowship Group. We shared the inspiring journey of .project, our mission to empower adults with disabilities, and the comprehensive training programmes we offer. We also discussed how both .project and The Salvation Army in Boscombe can continue to work to support each other.

Jane Alton from Boscombe Salvation Army spoke about how helpful the support of The Crumbs Project is towards the The Salvation Army’s annual Boscombe Christmas campaigns.

Following the meeting Ursula Boardman said, “The enthusiasm and support from the Ladies Fellowship Group towards The Crumbs Project was heart warming. We're thrilled to see the community's willingness to get involved and make a real difference”.

Join us in creating opportunities and empowering lives!

• Volunteer your time or skills with .project

• Donate to support our programmes and initiatives by visiting www.crumbs.org.uk

• Get in touch with us directly 01202 519320.



✨ Together, we can build a brighter future for everyone! ✨

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We’re celebrating our incredible team during Volunteers Week 2024 to inspire more people to make a difference. We are thrilled to recognise and celebrate our fantastic volunteers who make a significant impact every day. Your dedication and hard work inspire others to join our mission of changing the lives of adults with disabilities.

Today, we want to extend a special thank you to Sarah, a regular volunteer in our training bakery. Sarah trained with Crumbs and now shares her knowledge working with new trainees to help them develop their Food Production & Service skills.

Thank you, Sarah, for your support and for helping us fulfil our mission to enable adults with disabilities to gain employment, live more independently, and be more socially included.

Sign up to volunteer by emailing us now at [email protected]

We're celebrating our incredible team during 2024 to inspire more people to make a difference. We are thrilled to recognise and celebrate our fantastic volunteers who make a significant impact every day. Your dedication and hard work inspire others to join our mission of changing the lives of adults with disabilities.

Today, we want to extend a special thank you to Rod, a regular volunteer who enables us to provide our SnakPak service to organisations across , , and .

As our volunteer driver for SnakPak deliveries, Rod helps provide supported employment and vital social contact for people with disabilities. Thank you, Rod, for your unwavering support and for helping us fulfil our mission.

Join us in showing appreciation for all our wonderful volunteers!

We're celebrating our incredible team during 2024 to inspire more people to make a difference. We are thrilled to recognise and celebrate our fantastic volunteers who make a significant impact every day. Your dedication and hard work inspire others to join our mission of changing the lives of adults with disabilities.

Today, we want to extend a special thank you to Paul, a former trainee who now volunteers regularly in our training kitchens. Paul, your hard work and commitment make you a valued member of our team. Thank you for your unwavering support and for helping us fulfill our mission.

Join us in showing appreciation for all our wonderful volunteers!

We have been connected with Hays UK recruitment and workforce solutions through the Neighbourly platform where businesses help good causes. A great team of volunteers including Martin, Lauren, Micala, Giles and Ellie from Hays UK in Bournemouth recently spent the day volunteering at our training centre helping with our redecoration project.

Volunteering is a hugely valuable and rewarding experience for those who want to get involved with a charity. The team from Hays UK have not only made a difference to the look and feel of our charity's training centre but have also invested in the local community and demonstrated their organisation's social responsibility values.

We look forward to working with the team at Hays UK in the future and welcoming them to one of our upcoming Showcase Meal events.

With sincere thanks from The Crumbs Project

We're celebrating our incredible team during 2024 to inspire more people to make a difference. We would like to recognise, celebrate and thank all our fantastic volunteers for all they contribute to The Crumbs Project.

Our regular volunteer Wendy tells us: “I was an Admin trainee with Crumbs and it’s still the best thing I’ve done. I love volunteering at Crumbs and the opportunity to meet and interact with different people. They really are a lovely bunch. I would advise someone considering volunteering with a charity to go and have a look and ask questions. You won’t lose anything if you haven’t tried.”

We're celebrating our incredible team during 2024 to inspire more people to make a difference. We would like to recognise, celebrate and thank all our fantastic volunteers for all they contribute to The Crumbs Project.

Our regular volunteer Jake tells us: “Coming to Crumbs gives me a sense of purpose and is good for my mental health to focus on work. As an ex-trainee I can see the value of Crumbs and how it can help people. I enjoy Admin tasks and social interactions I gain from being here. I’ve made some great friends and it’s nice to give something back to the community through volunteering.”

We're celebrating our incredible team during 2024 to inspire more people to make a difference. We would like to recognise, celebrate and thank all our fantastic volunteers for all they contribute to The Crumbs Project.

Our regular volunteer Michael tells us: “I learnt about Crumbs when I attended a Volunteers Fair in 2023. I like being able to use my practical skills and interact with the trainees and team at Crumbs. It’s a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and people really seem to want to be here. I’ve got involved in all sorts of projects and it’s really flexible in terms of dates and times that I’m here. Volunteering with a charity is really worthwhile and you know you are doing some good and it’s also good for yourself. I always look forward to being at Crumbs.”

We're celebrating our incredible team during to inspire more people to make a difference. We would like to recognise, celebrate and thank all our fantastic volunteers for all they contribute to The Crumbs Project.

Our regular volunteer Belinda tells us: "I had time to spare and as it is so worthwhile to give a few hours to a local charity. I come to Crumbs one day a week and find it really so enjoyable. I work in the training bakery or kitchen garden with the trainees and staff and it's a great few hours with a nice group of people. I would recommend volunteering with a charity and coming along with an attitude to listen to people and show you care and are interested in them. It can really make a difference and is so rewarding and worthwhile".

Congratulations to Trainees Connor, Tyler, Emily, Alex and Martin for passing the Level 2 Food Safety in Catering!

Thank you to each and every supporter of The Crumbs Project who plays the BH Coastal Lottery and chooses us as your good cause. 🙏
At least 60% from each ticket sold goes to support Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and there’s a chance to win the £25,000 jackpot every week and a super summer draw with £1,000 cash prize.

If you are thinking of giving regularly to a charity, please consider the BH Coastal Lottery. The good causes really appreciate all donations we receive.

Italian flavours delight at The Crumbs Project Showcase
https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2024/04/italian-flavours-delight-at-crumbs-project-showcase/

A taste of Italy was our theme for our second showcase dinner. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fabulous evening! Our trainees and food Production & Service trainers out did themselves once again with amazing food enjoyed by all!

Garden Week at CRUMBS! We've had a fabulous week getting our kitchen garden prepared and seeded! Everyone has worked hard, well done!

The Crumbs Project are teaming up with The SAMEE Project this year for our summer fayre!
Are there any stall holders out there who would like to support our charities? Please call Ursula on 01202 519320 or email us [email protected] for information. We're looking forward to hearing from you 😍

Happy Easter from all of us at Crumbs 🤩🌷🪻🐣🐥🐰🥚

Congratulations to Trainee Richard for passing Food Safety Level 1.
Richard was supported by Training Support Assistant Martin, using their digital skills to complete the course and exam online!

Also this week, trainee James gained the Star Chef apron for actively getting on with his training and making a big effort to complete all his tasks independently.