White Paper | Creating opportunities for those with disabilities

A brand new White Paper has been published today. ‘Creating opportunities for those with disabilities‘ is the outcome of a round table discussion which took place at Passion4Hospitality, in London.

At the Institute, DEIB isn’t just a priority, it’s part of our DNA. As a professional body, we play a vital role in empowering our members and the wider industry to engage, evolve, and create a more inclusive future. We are committed to driving awareness and action, and are dedicated to breaking down barriers to entry in hospitality for people with disabilities.

To produce this white paper, we gathered industry experts who came together to share insights, ideas, and actionable next steps.

Joining the Institute on the panel were:

• Erica Bendall, trustee, Mission EmployAble
• Simon Boyle, CEO, Beyond Food Foundation
• Valen Calanche, head of employment, diversity, equity & inclusion, Fair Shot
• Paul Cook, director for employment, Natspec, and principal, Hereward College
• Sam Coulstock FIH, head of professional development, Institute of Hospitality
• Dan Dean, area trading manager, The Parks Foundation
• James Dixon-Box MIH, operations director, Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
• Alice Francis, steps into employment facilitator, Share Community
• Christopher Hamilton, founder, AccessFirst
• Claire Hilton, managing director, Unity Works
• Abbey Hooper, operations manager, Trinity restaurant, London
• Sarah Howard, board trustee, The Crumbs Project
• Prof Peter Jones MBE FIH, chair, The Crumbs Project
• Carl Manners, charity manager, The Dome Café Project, Basingstoke
• Ann Moorcroft, director, The Dome Café Project, Basingstoke
• Lynn Parker MIH, operations manager, Unity Works
• Maggie Scott, chair, T-21 / Birch Tree Café, Peterborough
• Denis Sheehan FIH, publisher, Hospitality & Catering News
• Robin Sheppard FIH, president, Bespoke Hotels
• Alex Taylor FCIPD, learning & development manager, Harrison Catering
• Suzanne Thomson, learning and skills manager, Unity Works
• Katharine Weston, chair, Mission EmployAble

The Institute of Hospitality Round Tables are designed to bring Institute members and the wider hospitality community together to discuss regional challenges and produce a white paper on specific topics that present a problem, as well as provide possible solutions.

The IoH CPD Round Tables are held nationally across the UK and outside London, allowing IoH members to participate in critical discussions.

To download your copy of the IoH CPD Round Table White Paper, please follow the link below.

This White Paper is sponsored by the Savoy Educational Trust.

Download your copy of the IoH White Paper