Eurest and 14forty partner with Mental Health UK in new UK-wide campaign

Leading workplace caterer Eurest and facilities management service provider, 14forty, have partnered with charity Mental Health UK* in a campaign to emphasise the benefits of taking regular breaks at work. This will also raise awareness of mental health issues and fundraise for much needed resources.

The partnership will see Eurest and 14forty’s employees and customers benefit from enhanced mental health policies, initiatives to increase awareness and a wealth of resources such as guides, webinars, and signage.

Over the next year, the companies will donate 5p for every cup sold of their newly revamped ‘Coffee by Eurest’ and ‘Peak St.’ brands to Mental Health UK.

Eurest and 14forty will also host a variety of fundraising activities, including Mental Health UK’s ‘Step by Step’ event. This will see participants challenge themselves to walk distances of their choice and raise money for the charity through sponsorship, while having fun and taking a breather with friends, family or colleagues during their breaks.

To support the campaign, Eurest and 14forty have also created networks of Mental Health Ambassadors to ensure health and wellbeing is embedded at every level of their organisations.

Morag Freathy, Managing Director of the Business & Industry division at Compass Group UK & Ireland (Eurest and 14forty’s parent company), said: “Regular breaks are essential whatever your job. They provide time to de-stress and relax, keep you alert and productive, and support good health and mental wellbeing.

“Partnering with Mental Health UK highlights our dedication to the psychological and emotional wellbeing of employees and customers. With the pandemic still impacting the UK, having access to the charity’s resource and support means we are better equipped to help those affected.”

Eurest and 14forty serve or vend tens of thousands of cups of coffee every week across 700 sites nationwide. The revamped ‘Coffee by Eurest’ and Peak St.’ brands feature three exclusive house roasts and are suitable for any on-site requirements, including vending, self-serve, or barista. Employees will be specially trained to deliver a perfect cup every time.

Katie Legg, Director of Strategy & Partnerships at Mental Health UK, added: “We’re really proud to be working in partnership with Eurest and 14forty, educating colleagues and customers alike about the importance of looking after our mental health. The pandemic has proven to be an especially difficult time for many, so I’m also pleased that this partnership will help raise vital funds to support our services to reach the people who need it most.”

Mental Health UK offers support and information to those affected by mental health problems. The charity supports employers to create a workplace culture that values mental health, allowing for openness and improved wellbeing. 

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Editors notes

Eurest:

Part of the Compass Group global network, Eurest is the leading provider of foodservices in the UK, serving more than three million customers per day. It has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry for 50 years.

Seasonal menus and fresh British ingredients are key to Eurest’s offering, taking a new approach to workplace catering that supports workers across the UK to live happier, more productive lives.

Eurest places an emphasis on wellbeing, engagement, and productivity, priding itself on creating contemporary foodservice solutions, from the tearoom to the board room and everything in between.

A creative focus on responsibility, for instance by supporting local food supply chains, minimising food waste, or giving back to communities through charities, sets Eurest apart.

Employers can expect Eurest to bring exceptional culinary creativity and flair, as well as style and hospitality to inhouse restaurants, cafés and executive dining rooms operating across business and industry.

*We have a UK-first sourcing policy which means the majority of what we serve is British, with the remainder largely comprising of products which can’t be sourced from the UK. 80% of our supply chain is made up of small suppliers with £5 million committed to social enterprises.

Find out more at www.eurest.co.uk.

14forty:

14forty is a trusted and intuitive integrated facilities management (IFM) business from Compass Group UK & Ireland delivering tailored food and hospitality, cleaning, security, guest and other professional services in one offer.

Through provision of a truly integrated service, 14forty reduces organisational expenditure on facilities management, drives bespoke service agreements and provides better value for money whilst ensuring clients comply with health and safety legislation.

Built on the fact that there are 1440 precious minutes in every day, 14forty is designed to maximise the productivity of each of these for its clients.

Based in Birmingham, the company has a turnover of £110m, employs over 3,000 people and works extensively in the oil and gas, professional services, manufacturing and financial services sectors.

Find out more at www.14forty.co.uk.

Mental Health UK:

At Mental Health UK, we connect with people and organisations to provide mental health information, advice, and support.

Working across the UK, we bring together nearly 50 years of expertise from our four national founding charity partners to improve understanding and provide vital care. Individually we are mental health experts in our respective nations. Together we are an even stronger team. Our way of collaborating allows more people across the UK to access support for their own mental health as well as friends, family members and carers.

Living with a mental health condition can affect many aspects of daily life, from your physical health to your home, your work and ability to manage money. Every year we provide thousands of people across the UK with practical advice and information to help understand and manage their mental health.

Find out more at mentalhealth-uk.org.