Chartwells Schools supported the Government funded Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme, available to families and children that are eligible for free school meals. This saw Chartwells deliver nutrition and culinary education workshops throughout the Christmas break, in areas such as Leicester and Greenwich.
Dine donated food to Steadychefs, which creates fun and exciting learning activities within the kitchen environment, for adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. This was then used in hampers for those in need this Christmas.
ESS supported by its suppliers donating 10,000 meals plus a range of hampers containing Christmas products and staple food items to charities in the Aberdeen area. Teams from its sites across the UK donated gifts and food items to local organisations that support those in need.
Medirest’s Southend team partnered with Carrie’s Outreach Aspirations, to support local women and families this festive season. They donated 150 essential hygiene and food items, as well as handmade blankets, raised £250 through a cake sale, and collected 72 chocolate boxes and biscuit packs for festive hampers.
Restaurant Associates Group supported a Breakfast Club for homeless people at St George’s Cathedral. The team prepared and served breakfast as well as helping to organise and distribute food donations, saving surplus food and helping to feed over 90 people.
Lucy Hunt, corporate affairs and social value director at Compass Group UK & Ireland, commented: "Contributing to the communities in which we work, is something we are passionate about at Compass. Our teams provide fantastic support around the country all year.
“However, we know Christmas is a time of year where many people need extra help. We have been proud to work with so many wonderful charities and partner organisations, that not only provide critical help during this time, but also hopefully provide some festive cheer too."
Compass continued to support action in preventing food going to waste with activities such as Lodestone House team members volunteering with FareShare over the Christmas break. Foodbuy Group continued to work with FareShare to redistribute surplus food, with over 28,000 meals redistributed throughout 2025.