Ooso Oxford
Oxford Oesophageal and Stomach Organisation (OOSO). OOSO is a registered charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by oesophageal or stomach cancer, and other serious upper gastrointestinal illnesses such as achalasia.
This charity is close to the Guild due to their work with former Guild Treasurer and Executive Head Chef of Worcester College, Rob Dennis while he was in treatment for oesophagus cancer. Any donations to them via the link above are gratefully received.
OOSO is run by volunteers who have first-hand experience of these cancers, and subsequent treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. OOSO provides friendly advice and sensitive support to patients and carers. All donations are gratefully received and help to sustain the charity and support the Upper GI ward and Chemotherapy Suite at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.
OOSO does not limit its support to those in the Oxfordshire area - we are regularly contacted by patients and carers from all over the UK.
World Central Kitchen
WCK is first to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Food is essential to life every single day, all over the world—and it is more important than ever in a crisis. Not only is a thoughtful, freshly prepared meal one less thing someone has to worry about in the wake of a disaster, it is a reminder that you are not alone, someone is thinking about you, and someone cares. Food has the power to be the nourishment and hope we need to pick ourselves back up in the darkest times.
In 2010, Chef José Andrés, ready to use his culinary knowledge and talent to help, headed to Haiti following a devastating earthquake. Cooking alongside displaced families in a camp, he was guided on the proper way to cook black beans the way Haitians like to eat them: mashed and sieved into a creamy sauce. It wasn’t just about feeding people in need—it was about listening, learning, and cooking side by side with the people impacted by the crisis. This is the real meaning of comfort food, and it’s the core value that José, along with his wife Patricia, used at the center of founding World Central Kitchen.
The Burnt Chef Project
Launched in May 2019 The Burnt Chef Project was setup with the sole intention of eradicating mental health stigma within hospitality
Hospitality staff should be able to discuss the state of their mental health and gain support from their peers and employers. It's important that although mental health can't be seen it is regularly discussed and policies reviewed. This should be the new definition of 'badge of honour'.
Together we can burn away mental health stigma within hospitality once and for all.
Only A Pavement Away
https://onlyapavementaway.co.uk/
STABILITY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT.
Established in 2018, Only A Pavement Away aims to connect forward thinking employers in the hospitality industry and charities working with people facing or experiencing homelessness, prison leavers and veterans, to help place them into long term, stable employment.
Springboard
Changing lives through hospitality
We unlock potential and open doors to brighter futures by empowering people from all backgrounds to find rewarding careers in hospitality – supporting individuals to build on their skills and confidence.
By nurturing new talent, we’re shaping a stronger, more resilient industry;
Future-proofing the Talent Pipeline for Hospitality
Hospitality Action
https://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/
At Hospitality Action we have a whole range of support services to help hospitality people back on their feet again after a setback. Each year we help thousands of people through challenging times. We want you to know that we're here for you when life takes an unexpected turn.
Since the start of 2020, we have spent some £5,000,000 and awarded more than 15,000 grants to hospitality households across the UK.
Alongside our grant giving, we provide advice, mental health support and signposting to the whole hospitality workforce. We receive no government funding, and we have to earn every pound we spend helping hospitality people in crisis.
Thank you for making a difference.