The Crumbs Project

29/07/2026

Our Summer Fair was filled with fun and community spirit. Alongside an incredible showcase of talented local craftspeople, visitors enjoyed our popular tombola stall, a delicious cake sale, and the launch of our new CRUMBS merchandise.

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended (including Mayor Roberto Rocca), donated, volunteered and supported the event, we raised just short of £1,000 for The CRUMBS Project. Every pound raised will help us continue making a positive difference in the lives of the people we support.

More than just a fundraiser, the day was a wonderful opportunity to share a little CRUMBS joy with our local community; a celebration of kindness and connection. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the day a memorable success 💛

20/07/2026

James and Jane made a fantastic team in the kitchen today as they prepared a delicious lunch of spaghetti and meatballs, complete with a rich tomato sauce made by trainee Mark 🍝

In these photos, James can be seen carefully refining the meatballs he had prepared, ensuring each one was the same size before cooking. Paying attention to details like this is an important part of developing strong cookery skills, helping to ensure even cooking and a great final dish.

It’s wonderful to see our more experienced trainees continuing to build on their confidence, refine their techniques, and take pride in producing such fantastic meals.

Well done, everyone!

14/07/2026

A little reminder that our Dorset Plane Pull JustGiving page is now live!

We’re hoping to raise £3,000 to help support our amazing trainees as they continue their story with The CRUMBS Project.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide life-changing opportunities, build confidence, develop skills, and create brighter futures.

If you're able to give, we'd be so grateful for your support. And if you can't donate right now, sharing our page with friends and family is another wonderful way to help us reach our goal.

Together, we can make a real difference. Thank you for being part of our journey ✈️

Support The CRUMBS Project as they take on the Dorset Plane Pull, an epic event that will see teams of 20 pull a 35,000kg Boeing 737 over 50m in the fastest time. A unique test of strength and community spirit raising vital funds for amazing causes.

13/07/2026

Today, Ella successfully passed her Sandwiches and Snacks Assessment as part of her Food Preparation and Service qualification 🎉

After planning her chosen sandwich and creating a step-by-step recipe last week, Ella put her skills into practice and produced a delicious Cheese, Onion, and Mushroom Toastie 🥪

This assessment required Ella to demonstrate a range of skills used in a commercial kitchen, including selecting and preparing ingredients, following a standard recipe, using equipment safely, applying cookery methods, and presenting the finished product (quite the list of skills)!

We're incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication Ella has shown throughout the process. Congratulations, Ella, on passing your assessment; here's to many more delicious creations to come 🌟

11/07/2026

Each showcase is a celebration of the journey our trainees have taken and what they can achieve with the support of The CRUMBS Project team.

It's always inspiring to see the growth in their confidence, skills and professionalism, with the standard of cookery and service continuing to reach new heights at every event.

These evenings are about so much more than great food. They give our trainees the opportunity to demonstrate how far they've come while sharing their achievements with family, friends and supporters.

Thanks to everyone's generosity, we also raised over £1,000 (including Gift Aid), which will be reinvested into training resources to help present and future trainees step into their own light 👏

10/07/2026

Missed out on the London Marathon ballot? Don't hang up your running shoes just yet...

We're excited to announce that The CRUMBS Project has partnered with Run For Charity!

As we approach our 30th anniversary, we're launching our first-ever challenge events programme. Choose from our featured events at a reduced cost or explore 900+ challenges across the UK and raise vital funds for The CRUMBS Project while achieving something amazing 👟

https://runforcharity.com/charity-eventhub/the-crumbs-project/all-events

09/07/2026

Step right up for All The Fun of the Fair at The CRUMBS Project Showcase 🎡

What a fantastic evening celebrating the creativity, talent, and hard work of our trainees and staff. From fairground-inspired dishes and delicious mocktails to sweet treats full of nostalgia, every element of the menu was thoughtfully designed, tested and prepared by the amazing people at The CRUMBS Project 💙

A special thank you to TWO Services for sponsoring our beautiful new Showcase cutlery, and to Churchill China for providing the stunning crockery that helps make our Showcase evenings so special. Your support helps us create an unforgettable dining experience for our guests while showcasing the incredible talents of our trainees.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support our charity. Together, we’re creating opportunities, building confidence, developing skills, and changing lives; one plate at a time!

07/07/2026

At The CRUMBS Project, we're building more than hospitality skills; we're building confidence, independence and brighter futures!

From mastering the coffee machine and till in-centre (serving the residents at Hibberd Court) to becoming a valued volunteer at Hub On The Heath, Emily is putting employability, customer service and life skills into practice every day – preparing for a future full of opportunities 😊