The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) is proud and excited to announce the second winner of its LTC Heart of Hospitality award, crowning Tyler Spink, of Eagle Tavern in Witney, this month’s champion.
The LTC Heart of Hospitality award recognises people working in licensed hospitality who always go that extra mile to support their team, customers and community. It has a long-term goal of raising awareness of the challenges faced by hospitality professionals and recognising it as a supportive industry. Through the award, the charity’s aim is to celebrate the individuals who make the industry so special, and spotlight how it’s the people behind the bar that make the venue shine.
This month’s incredible LTC Heart of Hospitality winner, Tyler, was nominated by Hook Norton Brewery for his tireless effort in creating a positive work environment that prioritises staff training and development.
Tyler took over running the Eagle Tavern in Witney, part of Hook Norton Brewery, with his father Paul and brother Zak five years ago. Since taking on the Eagle Tavern, Tyler has gone above and beyond to make the pub a lively local favourite. Key to the great atmosphere of the pub is the positive working environment that Tyler has nurtured.
With a real focus on training and developing his team, the Eagle Tavern has been recognised by Hook Norton Brewery and the charity as an employer that excels at supporting its staff at progressing in their careers. This has paid off through staff loyalty and an excellent rate of retention.
Chris Welham, chief executive officer at the LTC, said: “We’re proud of the LTC Heart of Hospitality campaign as we continue to recognise the individuals that work hard behind the scenes to make pubs special. With the challenges facing hospitality venues, we feel that it is vital to acknowledge the brilliant efforts of the people who are doing all they can to make hospitality an even better place to work.
“We’d like to congratulate Tyler on his achievements at the Eagle Tavern, his efforts in making the venue a great place to work and to make his pub a hub for the whole community are an incredible example for the whole sector.
“Through this campaign, we want to shout about the amazing efforts of those working in the sector, to bring joy and inspiration to fellow colleagues. If you know of, or work with someone who consistently goes that extra mile to improve the lives of others, please do nominate them to be a LTC Heart of Hospitality champion – we cannot wait to hear their story.”
Each LTC Heart of Hospitality Champion will be recognised and celebrated through social and digital content. In February, the first winner was announced as Sam Hagger, founder and director of The Beautiful Pubs Collective.
If you would like to make a nomination, please contact the LTC team at: marketing@ltcharity.org.uk.
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For more information on the Licensed Trade Charity, please contact Fleet Street: LTC@fsc.uk.com
About the Licensed Trade Charity
Founded in 1793, the Licensed Trade Charity has been helping transform lives and unleash potential across the licensed hospitality sector for over 200 years, however, the work the Charity does for the industry has never been more important.
Central to the Licensed Trade Charity’s service is its invaluable 24-hour free helpline that is there day and night to give people the support they need, whenever they need it. Many reach out to the LTC helpline for support with their mental wellbeing, with the charity providing practical guidance and wellbeing support. However, the helpline and website are vital first steps, allowing the Licensed Trade Charity to assess the care needed for its users. Many of its beneficiaries come first through the helpline and then speak to a specialist support team or trained counsellors for support in all areas of social, mental wellbeing and financial aid who will provide help on a confidential basis.
The spectrum of support drinks people can receive from the Licensed Trade Charity is vast, it really is a one stop shop, covering everything from employment advice to one off grants of up to £5,000 that might go towards helping with rent arrears, having a new washing machine fitted or providing new school uniform for children. Of course, the level of support industry professionals can receive is dependent upon length of service and grants are means tested but all resources are completely free. The charity also runs three fully funded independent schools, providing education to many children from the sector. Through its bank of specialists and dedicated staff, the Licensed Trade Charity is perfectly positioned to stop an issue turning into a crisis.
You can find out more about the Licensed Trade Charity by visiting its website https://www.
The Licensed Trade Charity helpline is 0808 801 0550.
Licensed Trade Charity is registered with the Charities Commission Registration no. 230011.
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