Supporting those across all aspects of the hospitality industry, both in the UK and on a truly international scale, the project has provided more support, delivered more training and facilitated more learning than ever before.

Kris Hall, founder and chief executive of the Burnt Chef Project, said: “The publication of our latest Social Impact Report demonstrates the value of the work we do, helping to support those living with mental health challenges, provide training and education to businesses and managers and ultimately reduce the stigma that continues to surround mental health in hospitality, not just here in the UK, but around the world.”

Key growth figures include:

• 55 colleges trained in mental health awareness, reaching over 2,045 students across different countries — almost double previous years.
• The free 24/7 text support service saw a massive jump, with over 3,000 individuals utilising the service in 2023, compared to just over 1,000 in previous years.
• Peer support ambassadors - with more than 250 individuals now serving as advocates for mental health within their workplaces and communities.
• Over 24,000 e-learning modules were completed in 2023, more than double the number completed in the previous year.
• The Burnt Chef Project’s coaching and training sessions reached over 1,000 individuals, marking a significant increase in participation.
• Almost 50% of revenue coming from individual donations and fundraising efforts as well as the sale of merchandise.

To find out more about The Burnt Chef Project’s college modules or the service, support and merchandise available, please visit www.theburntchefproject.com.