We change lives through education, mentorship and community in the wine, spirits and hospitality industries
Winner, 2025 Best Education & Knowledge Sharing
We are the world’s leading charitable foundation dedicated to using the wine, spirits and hospitality industries as a vehicle for change.
We were founded in honour of the world-renowned sommelier Gérard Basset; whose openness, humour and passion inspires all that we do.
We strive to build a future where a career in wine, spirits & hospitality has the potential to change lives and is open to all, irrespective of background or circumstance. We believe that everyone deserves a fair chance.
Since our founding, we have directly benefited nearly 1,600 individuals through our funding.
We share Gérard’s belief that, with the right support, opportunity and nurturing, lives can be improved.
Our Vision
To build a future where a career in wine, spirits & hospitality has the potential to improve livelihoods and is open to all, irrespective of background or circumstance.
Our Mission
To improve livelihoods by empowering disadvantaged communities and uplifting professionals in wine, spirits & hospitality.
Our Mandate
To enhance the inclusion and accessibility of the wine, spirits & hospitality industries globally by supporting education, mentorship and community programmmes.
Donate to the Foundation
Our work is only made possible by the generous donations which we receive. Consider supporting the Gérard Basset Foundation with a regular or one-off donation to enable us to reach even more talented, passionate and determined wine, spirits and hospitality professionals across the globe - creating new opportunities, opening new career paths and enabling them to thrive and improve their livelihoods.
