Changing lives through hospitality. We help people unlock their potential and build lasting careers in the industry.
United Kingdom
Joined January 2010
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We hear a lot about young people struggling to find work. Last week, I met 14 Springboard graduates of, ready to take their first step into hospitality. Last year, 77% of our trainees secured work in hospitality. The talent is there. Opportunity and confidence make the difference
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Listening to @Channel4News about
@Springboard_UK work Bloody marvellous! I remember a Director of Children & Families @annie_shepperd having ideas like this 30 years ago. Gov should have listened then - I hope they listen now.
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In PMQs @LSRPlaid called for a VAT cut to 10% and action at the Budget.
“Supporting businesses like Yr Heliwr is of course key for economic growth - but they’re held back by 20% VAT, while hospitality in France, Spain and Italy pays just 10%.”
Sign our petition to cut VAT 👉
vatstheproblem.co.uk/
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We're proud to share that, thanks to our HIT Heroes Awards, we've now raised £500 for @Springboard_UK ,@apavementaway & @burnt_chef. Their achievements inspire us every day, & we're delighted to recognise the difference they're making. hubs.li/Q04tYYsq0
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#VATsTheProblem has just hit 300,000 signatures – thank you to everyone who has signed the petition so far 🎉
Shout about the campaign, download our assets and display #VATsTheProblem merch in your venues so no one can ignore our message. Sign the petition today 👉 vatstheproblem.co.uk/
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"You cannot tax without it having an impact on people's ability to spend."
Our Chief Exec, @allen_m_simpson, appeared on @GMB to talk about the impact of the holiday tax on the hospitality sector, following Edinburgh's visitor levy coming into effect on Friday.
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Great visit to the National Theatre with 30 school leavers on Springboard’s Summer Kickstart course.
They enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour, met the team and explored the many hospitality opportunities on offer, from KERB street food and Forza Wine to Grind coffee.
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If you’ve chosen to live in the centre of the greatest city in the world, expect the nightlife to match.
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In PMQs this week Hannah Spencer MP questioned the Prime Minister on his support of the #VATsTheProblem campaign.
Cutting VAT to 10% for hospitality is fair and would bring the UK in line with our European neighbours.
Sign the petition here 👇 vatstheproblem.co.uk/
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Harden's Insider: Springboard to a career in hospitality.
How Carys Williams went from FutureChef Champion to working with Michelin-starred James Sommerin @Springboard_UK @SBFutureChef
hardens.com/uk-london/03-06-…
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@Springboard_UK FREE hospitality training + work placement for 15–18 year olds this summer!
Fife • Manchester • Liverpool • London
Limited places apply now: form.jotform.com/25009185602…
For more information, contact Kerry Mabbley at kerrym@springboarduk.org.uk or 07464545837.
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Great careers session for our Y10 Hospitality and Catering students today with the head chef from the Ritz, Royal Navy and contract food services thank you @Springboard_UK 👨🏻🍳 @ReddenCourt
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One of the key foundations of reducing re-offending is finding employment for prisoners when they leave Magilligan Prison
WATCH: Governor Gary Milling highlights partner agencies who are making a real difference
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We are pleased to share that the Institute of Hospitality are backing @beinclusivehosp's Better Hospitality campaign, a landmark campaign designed to build a fairer, stronger, more inclusive hospitality industry.
The campaign invites everyone working in hospitality to take part in a sector-wide survey to explore pay disparities, career pathways, and progression barriers across the industry.
Find out more at the link instituteofhospitality.org/b…
#imin #IoH #DEIB #InclusiveHospitality #Hospitality
@RBWR
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Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough 🎉❤️
The broadcaster who changed how we see the natural world.
#DavidAttenborough
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Huge congratulations to 15 year old Kate Skinner from Inverurie, who was crowned 2026 FutureChef Champion today. An outstanding standard this year and the future of hospitality is in very safe hands. Thank you @Kate_Dearden, Minister for Hospitality, for celebrating with us.
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We can’t wait to welcome our 2026 finalists on Monday for this year’s #SpringboardFutureChef National Final! 🔥Good luck to all our finalists - we’re so excited to see you back in the kitchen and ready to shine.
#YoungChefs #NationalFinals #FutureOfHospitality #Foodie #GoodLuck
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⭐ The search for the next culinary superstar continues!
Twelve talented young chefs have earned their spot in the Springboard FutureChef National Final 2026.👨🍳👩🍳
Full story: eat-drink-sleep.com/2026/02/…
#FutureChef #Hospitality #CulinaryTalent #ChefTraining
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How AI-proof hospitality industry offers fast-track to success with transferable skills - great article on how @Springboard_UK and @diageo are changing lives in today's @TheSun thesun.co.uk/money/38497786/…
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Congrats to Alberto, our @Springboard_UK FutureChef London winner 🏆 after an incredible competition at @WFCTweets last week! A huge well done to all contestants and thanks to our judges and supporters.
#SpringboardFutureChef #London #YoungChefs #NationalFinals #Foodie