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The Crumbs Project Welcome to The Crumbs Project, a Bournemouth based professional training charity. Head of Centre: [email protected]

The CRUMBS Project is a Bournemouth-based, award winning charity supporting adults with disabilities and mental health conditions through hospitality training programmes (endorsed by the Institute Of Hospitality & accredited by the Craft Guild Of Chefs).

🎅✨ Gather your friends, family, colleagues and fellow quiz enthusiasts for a fun-filled evening at our Christmas Quiz Ni...
05/11/2026

🎅✨ Gather your friends, family, colleagues and fellow quiz enthusiasts for a fun-filled evening at our Christmas Quiz Night!

🗓 4 December 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 The CRUMBS Centre, Hibberd Way, Bournemouth BH10 4EP 💷 £12.50 per person plus a festive supper!

Expect festive fun, friendly competition, Christmas trivia, and plenty of laughs as we kick off the holiday season together.

🎄 Get your team together and put your festive knowledge to the test!

🎟️ We'll also have a raffle!

đź“§ To book your team, email: [email protected]

We're delighted to share that one of our wonderful trainees, Emily V, has been named one of Hospitality and Catering New...
03/11/2026

We're delighted to share that one of our wonderful trainees, Emily V, has been named one of Hospitality and Catering News' Kitchen Porters of the Month!

Emily's confidence and skills continue to grow across all areas of the kitchen, and it has been fantastic to watch her commitment and enthusiasm flourish throughout her training. This recognition is thoroughly deserved, and we couldn't be prouder of everything she has achieved. Congratulations, Emily 👏

Read more here: https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2026/11/octobers-kitchen-porters-of-the-month/

Kamal Pachhai of Thomas Franks at Databricks, Emily Valentine of The CRUMBS Project and Nadiia Lynda of De Vere Wokefield Estate have been named the Kitchen Porters Club’s October Kitchen Porters of the Month. Their nominations celebrate the care, commitment and teamwork they bring to their kitche...

Our Christmas Fair is fast approaching, and we need your help to spread the festive cheer!Could you spare a packet of bi...
03/11/2026

Our Christmas Fair is fast approaching, and we need your help to spread the festive cheer!

Could you spare a packet of biscuits, a box of chocolates, some toiletries, festive treats, or some new cosy Christmas socks everyone secretly loves?

Every donation helps us create a fantastic event that supports The CRUMBS Project while we give back to our local community.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already jumped on board with donations, stall bookings, and offers of support. You're helping us spread plenty of festive cheer already!

📍 Hibbard Court, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth
đź“… Saturday 28th November
⏰ 12pm - 2pm

Come along for festive food, craft stalls, Christmas goodies, and plenty of chances to win on the Tombola!

Who's feeling Christmassy?! 🎄

Over the summer, Keith Loveless, supported by family, friends and fellow Rotarians, walked the length of Dorset's Jurass...
02/11/2026

Over the summer, Keith Loveless, supported by family, friends and fellow Rotarians, walked the length of Dorset's Jurassic Coast from Seaton to Hengistbury Head in aid of The CRUMBS Project, Hope for Food and Dorset Historic Churches Trust.

Facing over 16,000 feet of climbs, hot sunshine, strong coastal winds and even a few challenging weather days, the group completed around 100 miles in support of local causes close to their hearts.

We are so grateful to everyone who took part, donated, cheered from the sidelines or helped along the way. Community support like this makes a real difference to charities like ours and helps us continue creating opportunities for our trainees.

Thank you, East Cliff Rotary - Bournemouth, for choosing to support The CRUMBS Project and well done Keith for completing this epic challenge 👏

https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26665618.100-mile-jurassic-coast-charity-walk-raised-around-1-000/?ref=nativeshare

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/jurassic-coastal-walks-eastcliff-rotary?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL

Last week, we said a fond farewell to one of our longest-serving trainees, William Biles. William joined The CRUMBS Proj...
30/10/2026

Last week, we said a fond farewell to one of our longest-serving trainees, William Biles. William joined The CRUMBS Project eight years ago, eager to get involved in everything we had to offer while navigating a range of barriers to independence.

With support, William has pushed himself beyond his comfort zone, becoming more confident in overcoming some of the sensory challenges that came with working in a busy kitchen environment, surrounded by different foods, smells and textures.

Throughout his time with us, William has brought a real enthusiasm; his extensive knowledge and understanding of both our working environment and the wider world have led to many wonderful conversations over the years. His curiosity and unique perspective have made him a valued member of our team.

During his programme, William achieved a range of accredited qualifications across our Food Preparation & Service and Digital Skills pathways, including his Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. More importantly, he embraced every opportunity to develop new skills, build relationships, and challenge himself, demonstrating determination and resilience throughout his journey.

William has been a much-loved member of the CRUMBS family, and while we will miss seeing him each week, we are incredibly proud of his personal growth. We wish him every happiness in this exciting next chapter. Thank you, William, for eight wonderful years - you will always be part of the CRUMBS story đź’™

While for some it may feel a little early to mention the festive season, we couldn't resist sharing this lovely photo fr...
29/10/2026

While for some it may feel a little early to mention the festive season, we couldn't resist sharing this lovely photo from today's baking session. We hear it's never too early to mention Christmas in the hospitality industry, so mince pie season has officially begun at The CRUMBS Project! 🥧

Hannah was busy in the bakery today, filling and preparing a batch of homemade mince pies. With flour on the worktops and festive bakes taking shape, it certainly feels like the run up to Christmas is just around the corner...

26/10/2026

On Friday afternoon, some of our team had the pleasure of attending a Project Knead session at Curtiss-Wright’s base in Bournemouth, delivered by Russell Hewitt from BaxterStorey for Curtiss-Wright employees!

Project Knead is an initiative developed by BaxterStorey to build chefs’ confidence and skills in breadmaking, while building connections with local millers.

We were delighted to be invited along to speak about the work we do at The CRUMBS Project and to share our mission with Curtiss-Wright employees. We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing relationship between ourselves and BaxterStorey, and for the opportunity to be part of such a fantastic initiative.

Thank you to Russell, Artur, and the BaxterStorey team for having us!



BaxterStorey | Matthews Cotswold Flour

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at last night's Dorset Tourism Awards! Tourism Awards - South WestWe're...
23/10/2026

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at last night's Dorset Tourism Awards!

Tourism Awards - South West

We're delighted to share that, thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, the charity raffle raised an incredible ÂŁ1,350 for The CRUMBS Project.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated prizes, bought raffle tickets, and helped make the evening such a success. Your support will help us continue providing hospitality training and opportunities that empower adults facing barriers to build confidence, develop skills, and make steps towards independence.

If you'd like to support The CRUMBS Project through donations, volunteering, partnerships, or prize donations for future events, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can create even more opportunities for the people we support.

https://www.crumbs.org.uk/fundraising/project-partnership/

We're excited to have been selected as part of this year's Co-op Local Community Fund, which means you can help us acces...
22/10/2026

We're excited to have been selected as part of this year's Co-op Local Community Fund, which means you can help us access vital funding simply by choosing The CRUMBS Project as your local cause. The best news is that it doesn't cost you anything, but it could make a real difference to the people we support!

1. Sign in to your Co-op membership account (or become a member)
2. Visit the Local Community Fund section on the Co-op app or website
3. Search for The CRUMBS Project and select us as your chosen cause

The funding we receive will help us continue:
🤝 Supporting people who face barriers to employment
📚 Providing practical training and opportunities to build confidence and skills
đź’™ Creating a more connected and inclusive community

We know everyone is being asked to support lots of good causes right now, so we'd like to say a genuine thank you for considering us. Choosing The CRUMBS Project, sharing this post, or simply helping us spread the word all makes a difference.

Together, we can help more adults with disabilities realise their potential and make positive steps towards independence. Thank you!

Lunch was in safe hands today! Daniella showed excellent focus and precision while preparing chips in the training kitch...
21/10/2026

Lunch was in safe hands today! Daniella showed excellent focus and precision while preparing chips in the training kitchen, demonstrating the practical hospitality skills that help build confidence and independence! These complimented Temi's top quality fish cakes - beautifully formed and fried to perfection 👏

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20A Hibberd Way
Bournemouth
BH104EP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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