Charity Partnerships

Jade Costello was a wonderful friend and a valued member of our Gusto Italian family.

Working as our Head of People Jade inspired everyone she met with her incredible zest for life.

Only in her 30’s, Jade was diagnosed with terminal cancer and sadly passed away in June 2022.

During her treatment, Jade met many people who were supported by Young Lives vs cancer. Jade chose this as our partner charity to donate through the Tim Bacon Foundation.

Jade is greatly missed and in her honour, we continue to support this brilliant cause.

Since we began our partnership in 2022 we’ve run various events and raised a total to date of £100,000.

About Young Lives vs. Cancer

We are proud to partner with the Together Trust, a charity dedicated to championing and caring for people with disabilities, autism and complex health needs.

Our comprehensive 8-week training course for students of Inscape House School begins with a personalised interview and progresses to hands-on experience in a restaurant setting, where participants learn essential skills.

Starting with an immersive introduction day at their school, students rotate through various departments, including floor service, kitchen operations, and bar duties. From Pizza Making Day to Pasta Making Day and Bar Day, each week offers unique learning opportunities culminating in Week 8, where participants have the chance to showcase their skills by serving friends and family.

Inspired by his own journey at Gusto Italian, from apprenticeship to Group Training Manager, Mikey, is committed to paying it forward. This program not only equips participants with valuable qualifications but also offers real-world employment opportunities, as evidenced by our ongoing partnership over the past 2 years and the recent part-time position extended to one of our students at our Cheadle Hulme kitchen.

We’re excited to continue this journey together, building brighter futures one step at a time.

About Together Trust

The Tim Bacon Foundation was established in 2017 in memory of Tim Bacon.

Tim was a vibrant and inspiring change-maker for Manchester’s restaurant scene and the co-founder of Gusto Italian alongside his business partner Jeremy Roberts. Following Tim’s passing from cancer in April 2016, Tim Bacon Foundation was set up to ensure his inspiring story was not forgotten and to support charities for people living with Cancer.

We’d like to thank the Tim Bacon Foundation for the work they do to facilitate our fundraising efforts to ensure they go to the intended cause.