Get bidding for great Christmas presents that will give your loved ones a fantastic memorable experience!ย You’ll be giving twice as you’ll also be supporting a vital cause with the industry charity Hospitality Action 2024 Winter Auction. This is a much-loved annual auction, in association with payment solutions company, Square.
The auction will run from 18 November to 2 December with bidding open for more than 49 fantastic lots that make perfect Christmas presents for loved onesโor a treat for yourself. From exclusive dining experiences at some of the nationโs finest restaurants to luxury overnight stays and indulgent spa breaks, there is something for everyone.
Star lots in the Hospitality Action 2024 Winter Auction include:
- A celebratory seven-course tasting menu for six at The Ritz Restaurant
- An overnight stay and cocktails for two at The Savoy Hotel, London
- An overnight spa stay for two at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa, Suffolk with prosecco, dinner and couples massage
- An overnight stay for two at The Beaumont with dinner, breakfast and massages
Additionally, the auction features an exciting ยฃ10 raffle, with a chance to win afternoon tea for two at The Prince Akatoki London.
All the funds go to Hospitality Action
All funds raised will go directly to Hospitality Action, the leading hospitality industry charity dedicated to providing financial and mental health support to hospitality professionals in need. This winter, many employees in the sector are facing precarious circumstances due to the rising cost of living, with the majority who contact the charity for help citing debt as the biggest trigger of anxiety leading to feelings of hopelessness and mental health issues.
Mark Lewis, Chief Executive of Hospitality Action said: โWith the festive season upon us, weโre reminded of the importance of supporting those who make our experiences in hospitality special. For many itโs a time of joy and excitement but equally, it also represents the very real strain of additional financial pressures for many others, such as being forced to make the hard choice between heating and eating.ย The Winter Online Auction is a wonderful opportunity to bid on some incredible hospitality experiences, while helping our colleagues in the industry who are struggling with day-to-day life, particularly in the challenging winter months.โ
Help Hospitality Action make a difference this festive season. Bid generously, and letโs support those who support us.
Hospitality Action 2024 Winter Auction runs until 2pm on December 2nd
The Winter Auction opens at 10 am, Monday 18 November and closes at 2 pm, Monday 2 December. Click here to browse and bid on these incredible prizes.
For more information about Hospitality Action and how individuals and businesses can get involved, please visit www.hospitalityaction.org.uk or email fundraising@hospitalityaction.org.uk
About Hospitality Action
Hospitality Action is the trade charity for the hospitality industry. Registered Charity number: 1101083. Hospitality Actionโs Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of practical and emotional support including a 24/7 adviceline, access to counselling services (where clinically appropriate), legal information, debt advice and parenting support.
How we help
Behind their smiles and slick service hospitality workers can fall upon hard times just like anybody else. Ours is a stressful industry, with long hours, high pressure environments and physically demanding work. Since 1837 weโve been here for chefs, waiters, housekeepers and managers. Weโve been here for concierges, receptionists, and kitchen porters. And weโve been here for every sommelier, bartender, catering assistant and cook throughout the UK.
The last four years have been transformational for our industry, the people who work within it and for Hospitality Action too. We were one of the first UK charities to mount an emergency response to the Covid- 19 pandemic in 2020 and we kept pace with the stop-start nature of re-opening as each wave triggered business closures and increasingly unpredictable employment patterns. Our grant-giving, advisory services and EAP provision continue to evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.
Since the start of the pandemic, we have awarded 12,000 grants, totalling ยฃ4,000,000 to hospitality households across the UK and answered tens of thousands of calls via our helplines. Whatever you do in hospitality #wevegotyou.
For more information about Hospitality Action visit www.hospitalityaction.org.uk
About Square
Square makes commerce and financial services easy and accessible with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions. Square offers purpose-built software to run complex restaurant, retail, and professional services operations, versatile e-commerce tools, embedded financial services and banking products, buy now, pay later functionality through Clearpay, staff management and payroll capabilities, and much more โ all of which work together to save sellers time and effort. Millions of sellers across the globe trust Square to power their business and help them thrive in the economy. For more information, visit www.squareup.com.
