Changing lives
For the better
We believe that great care starts with great people. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we are proud to support the initiative to create one million job opportunities by 2030. Every decision we make supports our mission to open doors, champion inclusivity and make a difference both within and beyond the workplace.
Putting people first
Our ethos of good citizenship runs through everything we do, from supporting our people to strengthening the communities around us.
Fair working practices
We are setting the standard for fairness across the healthcare services industry. From equal and fair pay to the appropriate use of zero-hour contracts, our commitment to transparency ensures that every colleague is treated with respect.
Accountability and progress
We hold ourselves to the highest standards, publishing annual gender and ethnicity pay gap reports that outline our progress and the actions we are taking to build greater equality across every level of our organisation.
A place for everyone
We want to build a workplace where everyone belongs. Our goal is for all levels of our organisation, from frontline teams to senior leadership, to reflect the diversity of the UK population.
Diversity in action
Our colleague networks help create an inclusive and supportive workplace. Our Within network promotes cultural diversity. Pride in Food supports LGBTQ+ individuality and inclusion. Women in Food provides a platform for women to connect, grow and lead. Ability champions development opportunities for people with learning disabilities. Armed Forces Covenant supports colleagues with military backgrounds and their families. You Matter focuses on wellbeing, mental health and feeling supported at work.
Our networks
Partnering for social impact
We are proud to work with partners who share our vision of a fairer and more sustainable world.
Supporting small and social enterprises
Through Foodbuy, our procurement division, we collaborate with over 600 small and medium-sized enterprises that supply more than 1,200 items to our UK business. Foodbuy was the first in the food and drink sector to join the Buy Social Corporate Challenge, committing to spend £1 billion with social enterprises.
Creating opportunities together
We work with partners such as the DWP, Springboard, The Clink, and the Care Leaver Covenant to provide employment pathways for people from hard-to-reach groups. We are also launching a volunteering scheme that gives every colleague a paid day off each year to support local community initiatives.
Making a difference
Making a global difference
Through charitable partnerships, we are helping communities across the world gain access to clean water and supporting initiatives that help the homeless build new futures, including training as baristas and hospitality professionals.
Dementia Friends Programme
We are proud to support the Dementia Friends initiative, transforming the way people think, act and talk about dementia. To date, 2,530 of our healthcare colleagues have completed the training
Making a difference in the community
Our people have raised over £151,555 for the Alzheimer’s Society, helping to fund groundbreaking research into dysphagia and dementia care.