Some of our wonderful PIG people are gearing up to take part in Hospitality Action’s Walk for Wellbeing event next month, and they would really appreciate your support!
Hospitality Action is a charity that we keep very close to our hearts. Run by hospitality people, for hospitality people, they help with the wide range of challenges those in the industry face — from physical illness and mental health struggles to financial difficulty, family problems, addiction, and more.
Hospitality Action helps people get back on their feet, and to support their vital work, our team will be using theirs! They’ll lace up their walking boots on Sunday 13th October to participate in this annual 20km walk, taking place across the country, to raise much-needed funds.
With mental health issues, the cost-of-living crisis, and fear of homelessness at an all-time high, the funds raised from Walk for Wellbeing will help:
- Support the one in two people facing mental health challenges who contact Hospitality Action for help
- Deliver in-person and over the phone counselling sessions
- Provide emergency grants to help put food on the table
All participants will be fundraising for this incredible cause, while promoting the importance of wellbeing in hospitality—and boosting their own mental and physical wellbeing, walking just under half a marathon!
Timed to follow World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Walk for Wellbeing shines a light on mental health and wellbeing in hospitality. For those taking part, it’s also a chance to take a break from work, connect with colleagues, and meet others from our industry.
Since 2020, this industry-wide initiative has seen thousands of hospitality professionals across the UK take part, raising over £200,000 for Hospitality Action.
Who’s Walking?
We have two teams across THE PIGs taking part in different walks:
20km London: starting at Battersea Park and ending at Victorian Bandstand in Kensington Gardens.
THE PIG in the New Forest: Guy Freedman, Hotel Director & Megan Way, Duty Manager
THE PIG-at Bridge Place: Jamie Banner, Hotel Director & Nathaniel Last, Waiter
THE PIG-on the beach: Sarah Phillips, Duty Manager & Ele Thurlby, Head Waiter
20km Bath: starting at The Royal Crescent Hotel and taking the Bath Bristol Railway Path in a circular.
THE PIG-near Bath: Catherine Price & Chloe Gill – from the Events team
THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay: Aaron Walton, Duty Manager & Harriet Fouracres, Senior Therapist
How Can You Help?
Cheer them on, wish them luck, and of course, any donations towards their efforts would be hugely appreciated! Committed to making every step count, they’ve collectively raised £870.75 (£739.50 + £131.25 Gift Aid) so far, but their goal is £4,000 - so if you would like to contribute to help them get closer, click the links below!
Click here to sponsor the London Team: THE PIG in the New Forest, THE PIG-on the beach, and THE PIG-at Bridge Place.
Click here to sponsor the Bath Team: THE PIG-near Bath and THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, and a huge well done and good luck to everyone taking part. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on how they get on in October!
