The Crumbs Project

We’re putting together a team for the Dorset Plane Pull 2026! 50 metres, 35,000kg, and a serious test of teamwork; the Dorset Plane Pull is a brilliant way to bring people together for some fantastic causes.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to raise money for The CRUMBS Project. The money raised will enable us to continue transforming the lives of individuals in Dorset navigating barriers to their independent future - we'd love to invite you to be a part of something special.

📍 Bournemouth Airport
📅 31 August 2026 (Bank Holiday Monday)

If you’re up for something a bit out of the ordinary (and don’t mind a challenge) then we would be so grateful to have you involved.

Email [email protected] to find out more, or sign up via the link below!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8fi2PNZb9q

A huge thank you to the six teams that joined us on Friday for Quiz Night; there were plenty of laughs and a bit of friendly competition along the way. Together, we raised £524, with another £100 to come through Gift Aid!

As always, our trainees were right at the heart of the evening - supporting the quiz, preparing food, and helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes. A big congratulations to our winners, The Cheeky Monkeys and to runners-up Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry.

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported us; we loved sharing the evening with you. We'd also like to express our gratitude to TWO Services and The Hub on the Heath for their generous support with our Quiz Night Prizes.

🚶‍♂️ Keith’s Jurassic Coast Charity Challenge began this morning! 🌊

Ursula dropped off some flapjacks made by The Crumbs Project trainees to the brave walkers this morning. 🚶‍♂️🚶🚶‍♂️🚶

Our incoming President, Keith Loveless, is embarking on an incredible fundraising journey along the beautiful Jurassic Coast, with the first walk starting at 10:00am on Saturday 6 June 2026 from St Nicholas Church, Hengistbury Head.

Over the coming months, Keith will be completing a series of walks all the way through to 17 October, raising funds for three fantastic local causes:

❤️ Hope for Food
🍞 The CRUMBS Project
⛪ Dorset Historic Churches Trust

Every penny donated will go directly to these charities.

If you would like to support Keith's challenge, please donate via:

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/jurassic-coastal-walks-eastcliff-rotary?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL

Keith would also be delighted to welcome anyone who would like to join him for a day’s walk. Please note that participants will be walking independently and should be self-sufficient throughout the route.

Interested in joining a walk? Send us a message and we'll be happy to provide further details.

Good luck, Keith – we are all behind you and wish you every success on this remarkable challenge!

Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland Hope for Food The Crumbs Project

What a fantastic way to round off !

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome 7 amazing volunteers from Hays UK, who rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in from the moment they arrived. From giving one of our changing rooms a much-needed splash of colour to transforming our Kitchen Garden and Flower Beds, their enthusiasm and teamwork have made a real difference.

Volunteering projects like these keep our charity thriving, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the support of our local Hays UK volunteers.

A huge thank you to every one of you for giving your time to The CRUMBS Project; it was a pleasure to have you with us 💙

It continues to be a busy and exciting period at CRUMBS, but we couldn’t miss the chance to share this fantastic feature celebrating the growing partnership between Care South and The CRUMBS Project.

As many of you may remember, the team recently hosted an inspiring bread masterclass at the centre. It sparked real enthusiasm among our trainees and has already begun to open doors to future training and placement opportunities within Care South’s kitchen teams.

We’re thrilled to be featured on the front page of The New Stour & Avon (Issue 132)! You can spot some familiar faces and read the full story here:

https://issuu.com/unstuck/docs/the_new_stour_avon_-_issue_132

The hospitality sector has come together to launch – a united campaign and petition calling for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%.

Spearheaded by chef and publican Tom Kerridge, we’re working alongside trade bodies across the sector, such as and , hospitality communities like , and you, businesses across hospitality, to say 10% VAT is fair for hospitality.

Our sector pays too much tax, and VAT is the single biggest lever the Government can pull to support venues, our customers, our high streets and our local communities.

This campaign is for everyone: businesses, customers, waiting staff, chefs, kitchen porters, bar staff, hotel teams, farmers, brewers, suppliers and producers.

Like, sign the petition and share this post – we need your support to reach a million signatures.

Click the link in our bio to sign the petition 👇
https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, energy, and kindness to support others 💙
Thank you for everything you do—you make a real difference every single day.
Thank you Wendy, Belinda, Paul, Jake & Rod 😍

Wishing our amazing Chairperson Professor Peter Jones a fantastic 80th birthday! 🥳🎂🍾🥂🎉🎊

Quiz Night is almost here! We still have space for teams to join us on Friday 5th June from 6pm so gather your friends, family or colleagues and put your knowledge to the test, all while supporting The CRUMBS Project. Ticket price per person is £12.50 which includes a Ploughman's supper and dessert 🌟

Email [email protected] to book your team (up to teams of 6) or contribute a prize. Let’s make it a night to remember!

The warm weather isn’t slowing our trainees down. James, Hannah, and Ella have been baking up a storm since the heatwave arrived and it’s fantastic to see their continued progress 🥳

From refining delicate meringue techniques to developing pastry skills, their confidence and attention to detail are really shining through. We’re incredibly proud of all the hard work and dedication going into every bake; keep it up everyone!