UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced England was going into a second national lockdown from 5 November to 2 December 2020. Hospitality venues like restaurants, bars and pubs must close but they can still provide a takeaway service.

Hospitality Action was established in 1837 and since then it has supported those who work in the hospitality industry. The charity offers physical, financial and psychological support to help workers overcome adversity. Hospitality Action raises money for those who may experience job losses, reduced hours or receive a lower wage.

Mark Lewis, chief executive of Hospitality Action, commented: “When the year’s first Lockdown began in March, thousands of kind-hearted people made a gift to Hospitality Action which helped us to reach many thousands of hospitality households in financial crisis. Now, as we return to some form of lockdown in all parts of the UK, Hospitality Action needs your help again.

“Just as in March, today millions of hospitality workers can’t go to work, and many thousands have lost their jobs for good. Throughout the last seven months the team at Hospitality Action have worked tirelessly to help as many people as possible by providing emergency grants to keep food on the table, to assisting vulnerable industry retirees access local support, and by providing mental health resources for those who have struggled during the crisis.

“As the nation closes the shutters once again we are prepared for another surge in demand for our financial support. There’s never a good time to ask for donations, but on behalf of the people we hope to reach before Christmas, I’m doing just that today.”

If you are interested in donating, visit here.