The
Trustees consider that in fulfilling the main aim of the Trust, namely
the advancement and development of education, training and
qualifications within the hospitality industry, they are investing in
both the present and future skills needs of the industry. In
working with interested bodies and partners they are striving to make a
tangible difference and impact on the continuing development of an
industry that is both labour intensive and a major contributor to the UK
economy.The Trust welcomes genuine, serious applications for funds.
The Trustees are especially keen to help initiatives that avoid
duplication with other projects and encourage organisations, where
feasible, to work together.
Bearing the above in mind, the Trust sets out the following aims:
- To seek out areas and initiatives where Trust funds can be usefully and properly applied
to benefit the whole industry.
- Establish and maintain contacts with schools, colleges, universities and other
providers of recognised qualifications for those studying in the hospitality industry.
- Promote and provide scholarships to help develop and enhance
education, training and continual professional development.
- Recognise and reward the achievement of specific skills by
supporting the leading
industry competitions with educational scholarships/prizes.
- Encourage and sponsor further learning relevant to the industry by
all modern forms of communication.
- Attend meetings with a network of key people in the industry on
current matters
affecting education, training and issues such as skills development,
recruitment and retention.
The current Trustees of the Savoy Educational Trust are:-
Stuart May Michael Parker, LVO
Dick Turpin
Ramon Pajares, OBE
Cllr Robert Davis, DL
Chief Executive: Julia Sibley
Administrator: Margaret Georgiou
Registered Charity No. 313763
The wording "Savoy Educational Trust" and the logo are the
Trademarks of The Savoy Educational Trust
