The Foundation has already supported more than 21,000 people and backed over 300 small enterprises globally, including farmers and food entrepreneurs, across 14 countries. In the UK and Ireland, the Foundation supported eight charities in 2025, distributing nearly £200,000 to support vital community‑based work.
In the UK, the Foundation has supported a number of impactful projects that demonstrate how tailored, holistic support can deliver lasting change including:
- Ladder Foundation for Birmingham: Xcelerate Your Future Initiative has supported people facing significant barriers, including homelessness, food insecurity, health challenges and immigration issues, to build confidence, gain skills and move closer to employment.
- Sense – Aspirations for All Employment Service: has helped disabled individuals with complex needs to access meaningful work.
- FareShare - Surplus with Purpose Programme: Addressing food insecurity and waste, the Foundation’s support has enabled the redistribution of 173 tonnes of surplus food — equivalent to more than 411,000 meals — to frontline charities and community organisations.
Other organisations that received support through the Foundation include Cook for Good, Well Grounded, Springboard, FoodCycle and Natasha Allergen Research Foundation.
Robin Mills, chair of The Compass Group Foundation, said: “The Compass Group Foundation’s Annual Impact Report reflects the extraordinary outcomes, partnerships and stories that have shaped our work over the past year. Together with our charity partners we have already reached more than 21,000 people and supported over 300 small enterprises globally, including small scale farmers.”
“In a time of economic uncertainty and growing social challenges, our commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity has never been more important. As an independent charitable foundation aligned to Compass Group’s purpose as a people powered business, we are focused on enabling meaningful livelihoods, strengthening communities and creating lasting change.”