Elior UK partners with Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
The company stated that it is dedicated to ‘raising allergy awareness, reducing risks for allergy sufferers and improving their quality of life’
UK-based contract caterer Elior has announced a three-year charity partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity, commencing in January 2025.
Founded in 2019, Natasha Allergy Research Foundation was established by Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse in memory of their 15-year-old daughter Natasha, who tragically passed away from an allergic reaction to a sandwich containing undeclared sesame seeds. Natasha’s death highlighted the urgent need for better allergy awareness and clearer labelling of allergens for people with life-threatening allergies.
As its next charity partner, Elior is committed to raising £100,000 by the end of 2027.
To achieve this target, Elior will support the Natasha Foundation’s awareness campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and events.
The company also plans to host corporate events and personal challenges. Elior employees will be encouraged to organise their own fundraising activities and share ideas with the company’s charity committee.
At least 2.4 million adults in the UK now have a diagnosed food allergy, and around two children in every classroom.
The company is dedicated to “raising allergy awareness, reducing risks for allergy sufferers and improving their quality of life”.
Elior recently hosted its Allergy and Wellness Forum, where guest speakers included Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE, founder of the Natasha Foundation, to help further drive the importance of allergen safety and compliance with allergen management policies and procedures.
As a founding partner of the charity, Elior has supported its pioneering research into oral immunotherapy (OIT).
This research aims to prove that everyday foods can be used as a practical treatment for children and young adults with milk and peanut allergies. Some children on the trial are now tolerating foods to which they were previously severely allergic.
Catherine Roe, CEO of Elior UK, said: “Supporting charities has always been close to our heart at Elior and we are thrilled to be taking our relationship with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to the next level.
“We are proud of our collaboration to date and look forward to fundraising over the next three years. There is already immense support for the charity within the business, and we’re excited to fundraise for such a worthwhile cause. The Natasha Foundation’s work is critical and has the potential to transform so many lives.”
