Umbrella Training named Community Campaign of the Year at The Caterer Supplier Awards 2026
Umbrella Training has been proudly recognised as Community Campaign of the Year at The Caterer Supplier Awards 2026, celebrating the organisation’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful pathways into hospitality and delivering positive social impact across the UK hospitality sector.
The award was presented at The Caterer’s annual Supplier Awards ceremony in London on 16 April 2026, recognising Umbrella Training’s work beyond traditional training provision and highlighting a campaign that puts people, inclusion and long‑term opportunity at its heart.
Championing opportunity through hospitality
Umbrella Training’s community‑focused work is built on a core belief that hospitality can be a powerful driver of social mobility when people are given the right support, skills and confidence to succeed.
Through its award‑winning community campaign, Umbrella Training has worked closely with employers, local partners and learners to remove barriers to employment and progression, helping individuals from a wide range of backgrounds access rewarding careers in hospitality. The campaign reflects Umbrella’s wider mission to support both businesses and individuals by developing skilled, motivated teams who can thrive long‑term in the industry.
A message from Umbrella Training
Commenting on the win, Sam Coulstock FIH FIEP MIoD, Executive Director – Partnerships & Growth at Umbrella Training, said:
“This award means a great deal to us because it recognises the impact of putting people first. Our community work is about more than training alone – it’s about confidence, belonging and creating real opportunities for individuals to build sustainable careers in hospitality.
We are incredibly proud of the team and our employer partners who share our belief that the industry is stronger when everyone has the chance to succeed.”
The Umbrella Training Team (L-R), Sarah Peters, Sam Coulstock and Desislava Ilieva
Recognition from across the industry
The Caterer Supplier Awards are judged by an independent panel of hospitality operators and industry leaders, celebrating suppliers who go above and beyond to support the sector through innovation, service and responsible business practices. Winning the Community Campaign category places Umbrella Training alongside organisations setting new benchmarks for positive contribution and social value in hospitality.
Continuing to make a difference
This recognition strengthens Umbrella Training’s commitment to creating accessible, high‑quality training and apprenticeship opportunities that benefit individuals, employers and local communities alike.
As Umbrella Training continues to grow its programmes nationwide, the focus remains firmly on building confident people, stronger businesses and a more inclusive hospitality workforce designed for long‑term success.