People Support Hub:
Education and Skill Development
Our Education and Skills Development section offers a range of resources and support to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds in their personal and professional growth. Here, you’ll find guidance on accessing education and training opportunities, whether you’re seeking to upskill, pursue leadership roles, or enter a new field. We’ve highlighted routes to specialised support for groups facing unique challenges, such as young people, women aspiring to leadership, and marginalised communities, including prison leavers, refugees, and asylum seekers. Through targeted programs and resources, this hub aims to bridge gaps, promote inclusivity, and ensure equitable access to skill development and career advancement opportunities.
| Organisation | What they offer | |
|---|---|---|
 | Gérard Basset Foundation The Gérard Basset Foundation promotes diversity and inclusion in the wine and hospitality industries by offering scholarships, bursaries, and educational support to underrepresented groups. It also facilitates networking opportunities, provides mentorship programs, and creates support groups to help individuals access opportunities and advance their careers in these sectors. | Grants/ Bursaries, Higher education, Networking, Scholarships, Support groups |
 | Hospitality Action Hospitality Action is a charity that supports current and former hospitality workers facing financial, mental health, and personal challenges. They provide emergency assistance, financial grants, 24-hour helplines, and information on available resources. The charity also facilitates support groups and offers both short-term training, such as mental health first aid, and longer-term programs like trauma support | Advice, Education material, Emergency support, Grants/ Bursaries, Helplines, Information, Support groups, Training - short term, Training - long term, Wellbeing services |
 | UK Hospitality UKHospitality is a prominent trade association representing the UK hospitality industry, offering advocacy, business support, and industry insights to help businesses succeed. Their services include resources on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), apprenticeships and skills training, partnerships for students, networking opportunities, and various workshops, conferences, and seminars. | Advice, Events, Information, Networking, Toolkits, Training - short term |
 | Pubwatch / National Pubwatch Pubwatch is a voluntary group helping pub owners create safer environments by sharing best practices and working with authorities to reduce crime. It offers safety guides, posters, policy documents, a Crimestoppers reporting line, and training on vulnerability and drink spiking for staff. | Advice, Education material, Events, Helplines, Information, Networking, Policy templates, Reporting, Toolkits, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Free counselling servies |
 | The Access Group The Access Group offers business management software solutions alongside a range of training programs for the hospitality industry. Their training includes mental health and well-being eLearning, workplace skills and personal development, self-directed learning, career development for staff, student employability, and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) training. | Advice, Education material, Events, Information, Training - short term |
 | Institute of Hospitality The Institute of Hospitality is a professional body supporting managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure, and tourism industries. It offers professional advice, educational resources, policy templates, and both short-term and long-term training programs. The institute also hosts industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to help advance careers in the sector. | Advice, Dictionary of key terms, Education material, Events, Networking, Policy templates, Training - short term, Training - long term |
 | Springboard Charity Springboard Charity helps disadvantaged and unemployed individuals enter the hospitality, leisure, and tourism industries by offering support through soft skills training, employability skills like CV writing and interview preparation, and hospitality-specific e-learning and qualifications. They also provide one-on-one mentoring, coaching, and guaranteed interviews with employers actively recruiting in the sector. | Advice, Education material, Events, Information, Training - short term, Training - long term |
 | The Royal Countryside Fund The Royal Countryside Fund is a UK charity dedicated to supporting family farms and rural communities for sustainability and resilience. Key initiatives include the Farm Resilience Programme, which offers business skills training, financial support, and young people's entry into farming. PCF provides workshops on topics like soil management, biodiversity, carbon management, financial planning, and mental health, while also promoting succession planning for the next generation of farmers. | Advice, Emergency support, Grants/ Bursaries, Information, Community support |
 | People 1st People 1st enhances workforce skills in hospitality and tourism by offering training, qualifications, and resources focused on social inclusion, workplace preparation, and gender equality. It provides customer service and management training while partnering with educational institutions to inspire future generations to pursue careers in the English wine industry. | Advice, Education material, Policy templates, Training - one off, Training - short term, Training - long term |
 | Only a pavement away Only a Pavement Away assists homeless individuals in securing employment within the hospitality sector, offering a pathway to stable jobs and housing. The organisation provides support for those concerned about someone sleeping rough through StreetLink, and offers opportunities for hospitality venues to hire individuals with experience of homelessness or prison. Both individuals seeking support and workplaces looking to make a difference can sign up, and OAPA also hosts various events and fundraising opportunities to further their mission. | Advice, Emergency support, Grants/ Bursaries, Helplines, Training - short term, Work experience |
 | The Savoy Educational Trust The Savoy Educational Trust provides financial support and grants to individuals pursuing education and training in the hospitality industry, aiming to foster career development and industry expertise. It also supports access to higher education, offers financial aid to hospitality charities, and funds programs run by industry companies to educate and train young people. | Grants and Bursaries, Financial support for individuals to access education |
 | Plumpton College Plumpton College is an educational institution specialising in land-based and hospitality education, offering a wide range of courses and qualifications in agriculture, viticulture, and hospitality management. It provides educational opportunities for young people, adults, and apprentices, including courses for ages 14-16, 16+, adult learners, and university-level programs, with a particular focus on viticulture and winemaking. | Events, Higher education, Training - short term, Training - long, term, Work experience |
 | London Wine Academy London Wine Academy offers wine education and training for both individuals and businesses, providing courses on wine tasting, knowledge, and appreciation. It offers a range of programs from short sessions lasting a few hours or a day, to longer courses, including staff training for restaurants, retail, and corporate clients, supporting personal and professional development in the wine industry. | Education material, Events, Training - short term, Training - long term |
 | The Henry Plumb Foundation The Henry Plumb Foundation supports rural communities and farming through grants and charitable activities aimed at improving rural life and promoting agriculture. It provides funding for business startups, internships, overseas exchanges, courses, events, and management training, with no prior farming background, agricultural experience, or academic requirements needed for eligibility. The foundation also emphasises access to education and personal professional development. | Grants/ Bursaries, Higher education, Mentorship, Work experience |
 | Lantra Lantra provides training and qualifications for those in land-based industries such as agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. It offers career development support, upskilling opportunities, and access to relevant education for both individuals and employers. Their courses cover a wide range of topics, including agriculture, landscaping, warehousing, health and safety, forestry, arboriculture, leadership, management, and first aid. | Mentorship, Networking, Training - short term, Training - long term, Apprenticeships |
 | Harper Adams University Harper Adams University specialises in land-based and agri-food education and research, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. It focuses on addressing global challenges in agriculture, food production, and rural businesses, providing students with practical skills and strong career prospects. The university emphasises innovation, including its Farm Resilience Program and research into sustainable farming technologies. | Training - one off, Training - short term, Training - long term, Apprenticeships |
 | CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) CIPD provides HR resources, training, and support for businesses, including those in the hospitality and farming sectors. It offers tools for managing workplace disputes, promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and supplies free resources like policy documents, legal definitions, contact information, and reading materials to help businesses navigate HR challenges effectively. | Advice, Education material, Policy templates, Training - short term, Training - long term, Work experience, HR policies, mediation support |
 | ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) ACAS provides free, impartial advice on workplace relations and employment law, including discrimination and harassment, through its website, helpline, and advisory services. It offers support in dispute resolution, mediation, and claims, as well as training in areas like business skills, EDI, people management, and workplace health. ACAS also provides resources such as templates, forms, and codes of practice for both employers and employees, and offers guidance on pay, contracts, dismissals, redundancy, and more. | Advice, Events, Helplines, Information, Legal support, Policy templates, Reporting, Training - one off, Training - short term, Training - long term |
 | Stonewall Stonewall supports LGBTQ+ individuals facing workplace discrimination, bullying, and harassment by offering advice, resources, and advocacy to promote inclusion. Through their Diversity Champions Programme, they provide expert, tailored support to organizations, helping them achieve equality goals, including high-level guidance towards the UK Workplace Equality Index (WEI). They also offer training and development to create inclusive workplaces, alongside best practices, tools, and resources to empower leaders and support LGBTQ+ employees. | Advice, Education material, Events, Helplines, Information, Support groups, Toolkits, Training - one off, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Conferences, Workshops, Posters |
 | Women’s Aid Women’s Aid supports women facing domestic abuse, which can impact their employment, offering resources and advocacy for those experiencing workplace harassment and discrimination. They provide paid facilitator training on understanding coercive behavior and survivor-centered responses, along with a survivors' handbook to guide women in seeking support. | Advice, Education material, Emergency support, Events, Helplines, Safe spaces, Support groups, Training - one off, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Conferences, Survivors forum |
 | Inclusion London Inclusion London supports and advocates for disabled people, promoting equal opportunities and addressing discrimination. They offer training for businesses on working with neurodivergent individuals, implementing flexible and accessible recruitment, and removing barriers for employees with disabilities. Additionally, they provide training for individuals on essential topics like council tax. | Advice, Education material, Events, Information, Policy templates, Toolkits, Training - one off, Consultancy |
 | Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI) Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI) supports employers in developing and implementing effective Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies and practices. They offer consultancy, training, and resources, including EDI audits, equality impact assessments, mentoring, and leadership programs. ENEI focuses on promoting inclusive recruitment and raising awareness of unconscious bias to foster a more equitable workplace. | Advice, Education material, Events, Mentorship, Networking, Training - short term, Wellbeing services, Consultancy |
 | Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) provides internationally recognized qualifications in wines and spirits, offering a range of educational resources and long-term training programs for industry professionals. It also offers higher education courses to support the development of expertise in the wines and spirits industry. | Education material, Events, Higher education, Training - short term, Training - long term |
 | The Drinks Trust The Drinks Trust is a charity supporting individuals in the wine, spirits, and beverage sectors by offering financial assistance, emergency grants, and mental health and wellbeing services, including counseling. It also provides training programs for career development, skills enhancement, and hosts events and networking opportunities to foster industry connections. | Advice, Emergency support, Events, Grants/ Bursaries, Networking, Training - one off, Wellbeing services, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) |
 | Uni of York - Glossary of EDI terminology The University of York offers a comprehensive dictionary of key terms related to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), along with educational materials. The list can help you self teach and improve your awareness of different minority groups and identities. These resources are designed to help individuals and teams enhance their understanding of EDI topics. | Dictionary of key terms, Education material, Information |
 | AccessAble AccessAble offers a free guide of accessible places for individuals and allies, while providing paid services like training, policy support, and access audits for businesses. Business owners can showcase their accessibility resources, and disabled individuals can find spaces that meet their needs. Additionally, a consultancy program helps businesses improve accessibility. | Advice, Education material, Information, Policy templates, Training - one off, Training - short term |
 | Emma's Wine Time Emma's Wine Time offers businesses an accessibility checklist, along with consultancy and online resources, to support their efforts in becoming more accessible and inclusive with a specific focus on the wine industry. | Advice, Education material, Information, Policy templates, Training - one off, Accessibility checklist, Consultancy |
 | In Professional Development In Professional Development offers paid and part-funded training for businesses, including both virtual and face-to-face courses. Notably, it features EDI-specific courses designed for management, along with additional part-funded in-person and online training options to enhance managerial skills. | Education material, Training - one off, Training - short term |
 | Back off Back up (BOBU) Back Off. Back Up. is an initiative designed to create safer environments for LGBTQ+ individuals and anyone feeling unsafe in public spaces. It encourages local businesses to become designated safe spaces, offering support and shelter through a network of trained venues. The BOBU app provides users with easy access to these safe spaces, promoting a sense of security and community support. For more details, visit their website here. | Advice, Education material, Safe spaces, Toolkits, Training - one off, Training - short term, Training - long term, Wellbeing services, Posters and flyers, app (for business and individual and ally) |