The Trustees recognise that the world and industry in which they now operate has changed substantially since the Trust was established some 46 years ago. With this in mind they considered it appropriate to conduct a strategic review of all aspects of the Trust’s work. An external facilitator was appointed to help review the Trust’s current remit, determine its future strategy and agree actions which would enable the strategy to be implemented effectively. The review culminated in the facilitator presiding over a meeting held on the 17th September 2007 attended by the Trustees and personnel followed by a report of the findings and feedback which covered issues such as: clarifi fee
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the Trustees update the strategy for the forthcoming year, and at the same time, to formulate an action plan for moving forward. Further details appear in the ‘plans for the future’ section of this review.
For the year under review the Trustees remained committed to supporting learning and skills development for the hospitality industry. This embodies the main aim of the Trust which is the ad qualif
ications wit in the hosp ality in sry. The strategic objectives are h outlined below:-
Strategic Area Educat
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The Trust would continue to assist Schools and FE colleges play a leading role in providing the technical and vocational skills required by the hospitality industry.
The Trust would continue to help HE establishments provide a ladder of opportunity for student learning.
Also in furtherance of the main aim of the Trust there would be support for those enterprises that are finding new ways of educating, training and learning.
The Trustees would continue to support bursary schemes for both FE and HE students and to promote and provide scholarships by supporting projects involving career development.
Strategic Area Associat
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The Trustees would maintain their support of trade associations and organisations requiring funding for specific educational projects.
Strategic Area Individuals
The Trustees consider it important to continue awarding small grants directly to individuals undertaking hospitality related courses. At the same time they are mindful that this area carries a higher element of risk. In order to minimise the risk grants are, in the majority of cases, made payable to the university, college or training provider.
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