Collective Responsibility Conference.
29th February 2024.
We were delighted to return to the Strand Palace Hotel, London again this year and are very grateful to them and to our Event Sponsors and supporters, Asahi and Britvic, for supporting the event.
This year's annual conference will include an update on the charity's progress and its impact on the economy, what are the major challenges we are currently facing in supporting our members back into employment, how supporters can aid getting many more people into work by 2025, as well as much much more which you can find further details about in our agenda below.
Only A Pavement Away’s purpose is to provide pathways out of homelessness and crime into purposeful employment within the hospitality industry. Over the next six years it is estimated that there will be around 1.3million vacancies in the hospitality industry. At the same time, the number of people who are facing or are at risk of becoming homeless, is rising with an estimated 66,000 more people experiencing homelessness.
This year, we are excited to host over 170 delegates from employer and charity partners, sponsors, supporters and guests from across hospitality.
To date we have placed 450 candidates back into work saving the local & central government an estimated c.£12.8million through reduced government support, financial independence, and household expenditure. Our average retention level is at 60%, with many members now having worked with their employer for over 2 years, several over 3-4 years and 3 over 5 years.
Agenda.
11.45 - 12:30
Registration & light buffet
12.40 – 12.55
Welcome & Purpose of the Conference
James Hacon Founder of Think Hospitality & Only A Pavement Away Brand Champion.
13.00 - 13:20
Only A Pavement Away’s Impact Report & Progress Update
Mark Stretton, Founder & CEO of Fleet Street & Only A Pavement Away Brand Champion, discusses with Greg the ROI & value of the Only A Pavement Away programme to the economy over the next 5 years.
Mark will also look at Only A Pavement Away’s first Impact Report and the plans Greg has on the ESG front.
13.25 - 13.40
Marketing & Partnerships
James Hacon, Founder of Think Hospitality & Only A Pavement Away Brand Champion, discusses the future shape of Marketing with Nicole Zachariah, Marketing & Partnerships Manager, Only A Pavement Away.
13.45 - 14.10
Understanding the Employer & Custodial Working partnership
A panel looking at how the Only A Pavement Away, hospitality and MoJ work together to help prison leavers find careers in hospitality. Identifying the misperceptions and hurdles that need to be overcome.
Chaired by:
Katy Moses - Founder of KAM
Panel:
Louise Robinson - Custodial Relationship Manager, Only A Pavement Away
Julie Quy - Custodial Relationship Manager, Only A Pavement Away
Nicola Baker - Employer Relationship Manager, Only A Pavement Away
George Welborne - National Employment Broker at the Ministry of Justice
Graham Briggs - Head of Apprenticeships & Employability Programmes, Greene King
Todd Lockley - Talent Acquisition Partner – Communities, Marston’s
Only A Pavement Away Member
14.15 - 14.40
Understanding the Employer & Charity/ Referral Working partnership
A panel looking at how Only A Pavement Away, hospitality and charities work together to help those facing homelessness find careers in hospitality. Identifying the misperceptions and hurdles that need to be overcome.
Chaired by:
James Hacon - Founder of Think Hospitality & Only A Pavement Away Brand Champion.
Panel:
Holly Colman - Charity Relationship Manager, Only A Pavement Away
Daniel Flanagan - Charity Relationship Manager, Only A Pavement Away
Ria Garrett - Snr Employer Relationship Manager, Only A Pavement Away
Janene Pretorius - Director of People & Culture, The Wolseley Hospitality Group
Lisa Donohue - Head of Coaching, KERB
Denise Vilanou - Lead Worker, Thames Reach
Ann Thompson - National Account Manager, Shaw Trust
Only A Pavement Away Member
14.45 - 15.10
The Impact of Training & Hidden Successes
Chaired by:
James Hacon - Founder of Think Hospitality & Only A Pavement Away
Panel:
Dolores Panetier - Head of Employer Partnerships, Only A Pavement Away
Will Andrews - Learning & Development Coach, Only A Pavement Away
Nicola Wilton - Human Resources Director, Hilton
Pippa Weatherstone - Service Manager, Amber Web
Only A Pavement Away Member
15.15 - 15.40
COFFEE BREAK
15.45 – 16.10
Upcoming Events & Campaigns
Katy Moses, Founder of KAM, discusses forthcoming events and campaigns and the vital impact they have on Only A Pavement Away with Maria Ensesa, Campaigns & Events Manager, Only A Pavement Away.
16.15 – 16.40
How the Hospitality Industry support Only A Pavement Away
Chaired by:
Mark Stretton - Founder & CEO of Fleet Street & Only A Pavement Away Brand Champion
Panel:
Martin Williams - CEO, Gaucho Restaurants
Una O’Reilly - Group Chief People, Culture & Sustainability Officer, Caprice Holdings Ltd
Andy Hornby - CEO, The Restaurant Group & Only A Pavement Away Trustee
Dominic Green - Sales Director, Dennys
Chris Seale - Managing Director, Specialty Brands
16.45 - 17.00
The Role of our Leading industry Associations in supporting Only A Pavement Away
Chaired by:
James Hacon - Founder of Think Hospitality & Only A Pavement Away Brand Champion.
Panel:
Kate Nicholls - CEO UK Hospitality
Steve Alton - CEO of BII & Only A Pavement Away Trustee
Emma McClarkin - CEO of BBPA & Only A Pavement Away Trustee
17.05 – 17.20
Next Steps
Our Ambitions and plans for the next 5 years.
James Hacon, Founder of Think Hospitality & Only A Pavement Away Brand Champion, interviews Greg on the future & what support is needed.
17.30 - 18.30