The Crumbs Project

24/04/2026

It’s been quite the week at The CRUMBS Project, and what a brilliant week it has been. We are incredibly grateful that our trainees continue to access such meaningful experiences and that we are growing from strength to strength.

Here are just a few highlights:
• We had a fantastic salad masterclass led by Gary Kilminster and Ian Gibbs
• Our trainees engaged in an unforgettable “Kitchen Takeover” with the team at Boathouse Kitchen - including the chance to step aboard and experience service in a new setting (both behind the scenes and front of house)
• Trainee Daniella thrived on a trial shift at Water Lily Cafe
• We gave a warm welcome to Millie, our new Fundraising and Corporate Partnership Coordinator, who conquered her first van drive (to her own delight)!
• We continued preparations for next week’s Asian-inspired showcase

Congratulations to all our trainees who have represented themselves and CRUMBS so well this week :)

20/04/2026

Today we were delighted to welcome Gary Kilminster and CRUMBS trustee, Ian Gibbs, who treated our trainees to an inspiring salad masterclass. Who knew making salad could be this much fun?!

Gary and Ian explored mayonnaise as a ‘mother sauce’, introducing the trainees to flavour profiles and demonstrating how a variety of delicious dressings can be created using mayo as a base.

A huge thank you to both Gary and Ian for spending their morning with us and sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm. What better way to start the week.

19/04/2026

It's great to be working with Care South!

16/04/2026

We’re delighted to announce that over £6,000 has been raised for The CRUMBS Project! 💙

This incredible total wouldn’t have been possible without the fantastic support of the Hospital Caterers Association, the Brighton Rocks HCA Forum 2026, and Raj Foods Ltd.

Thank you all for your generosity, kindness, and commitment to making a real difference. We are so grateful 🙏

07/04/2026

🌟 Bread‑Making Masterclass with Care South 🍞👨‍🍳

The brilliant Care South Chefs — Mark, Adam and Bert — delivered an incredible Masterclass in Bread Products last week!

From steamed Bao buns, to Cranberry & Orange Hot Cross Buns, and a delicious Tear & Share Tomato Bread, the session was packed with skills, flavours and fun.

Our trainees Scott, Ella and Emily were absolutely delighted to take part. They had a fantastic time working alongside the chefs, developing new techniques and gaining valuable hands‑on experience.

It was also a wonderful opportunity for Scott and Emily to meet the chefs ahead of starting their work placements at Care South — an exciting next step in their journey.

👏 A huge thank you to the Care South team for inspiring our trainees and giving them such a memorable learning experience!

05/04/2026

Happy Easter everyone, we hope you're having a wonderful weekend! 🐣🐰☺️

26/03/2026

We had a wonderful day celebrating Dave's Dough Day at The CRUMBS Project with Donna Mary Jeffries 🌻🥰🫶🍞🥐🥖🌭

25/03/2026

24/03/2026

🌟 Can You Help Support The CRUMBS Project? 🌟
We’re reaching out to our wonderful local community for support! We’re currently collecting raffle prizes for an upcoming fundraising event, and we would be incredibly grateful for any donations — big or small.

If you, your business, or someone you know could donate an item, voucher, experience, or hamper, it would make a huge difference in helping us raise vital funds for our trainees. 💙
✅ All donations will be acknowledged
✅ Local businesses will be celebrated on our social media
✅ Every contribution helps us continue empowering adults with learning disabilities, neurodivergencies, brain injuries and mental health conditions.

If you’d like to donate, please pop us a message or drop items to our reception at the CRUMBS Centre, Hibberd Court, 20A Hibberd Way, Bournemouth, BH10 4EP

Thank you for supporting our trainees and helping us make a real impact in our community! 💙✨

21/03/2026

We're celebrating World Down Syndrome Day! 🎉 🫶⭐🤩🎉 ♥️

19/03/2026

We had an amazing day at The CRUMBS Project welcoming the talented Year 1 Academy Chefs from the Exclusive Collection! They joined our trainees in the kitchen for a fun and inspiring skills‑sharing session.

Our mixed teams created some incredible dishes:
🔥 Team 1: Breaking down a leg of lamb and turning it into spiced lamb kebabs with pickled red onion, cucumber raita & flatbreads
🍝 Team 2: Wild mushroom pasta agnolotti with a lemon–sage butter sauce
🍥 Team 3: Freshly baked Chelsea buns that didn’t last long!

Our trainees absolutely loved learning new skills and gaining insight from the visiting chefs. A big thank you to everyone involved — we hope to do it again soon!

17/03/2026

🌟 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026: Leading With Inclusion 🌟

As we mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–20 March 2026), I’m reflecting on the pivotal role leadership plays in shaping environments where every individual can thrive. This global initiative — founded in 2018 to challenge stereotypes and celebrate the strengths of neurodivergent people — continues this year with a powerful shift from awareness to meaningful organisational action.

The 2026 programme is centred on practical change: equity‑focused leadership, universal design, and embedding neuroinclusion throughout the employee journey — from recruitment and onboarding to progression and day‑to‑day experience. These themes are designed to help organisations move from intention to implementation, ensuring that inclusion is not an annual conversation but a sustained commitment.

Neurodiversity embraces a wide range of thinking and learning styles — including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more — each offering distinct strengths, creativity, and insight. Creating cultures where diverse minds flourish isn’t only about fairness; it strengthens teams, deepens problem‑solving, and enriches the communities we serve.

As a Head of Centre, I see daily the impact that psychologically safe, flexible environments have on both individuals and organisational performance. When we actively remove barriers, listen to lived experience, and design systems that enable people to succeed in their own way, we don’t just celebrate difference — we harness it.

This week is a timely reminder: leadership sets the tone. Inclusion is built through our decisions, our language, and our willingness to adapt. Let’s use this moment to continue building spaces where every colleague feels valued, understood, and empowered to contribute their best.

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