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Bristol Beer Factory raises almost £600,000 for good causes
Bristol Beer Factory has raised £585,000 for community groups across the city through its Brewed to Give initiative.
Launched in May 2023, the initiative pledges two per cent from every sale to charities and local causes, with the south Bristol brewery also donating cost-price beer, bar equipment, event space and hands-on support.
Brewed to Give helps to maximise the impact of the brewery’s support; with 100 per cent of the funds raised kept by the community and for the community.
Bristol Beer Factory have been shortlisted in the Business category of Bristol24/7’s Bristol Legends event.
BBF managing director, Sam Burrows, said: “Every keg, cask or can leaving our yard gives something back to the city.
“This campaign is about connection, fairness and doing our bit for Bristol. We’re not just brewing beer; we’re helping brew a fairer city, and every pint counts.”
Among the 289 charities and organisations supported across the city are:
- Talk Club received £125,000 helping fund peer groups and mental fitness initiatives across the UK
- St Werburgh’s City Farm raised £70,000 with BBF beer, bar builds and volunteers to support year-round community wellbeing activities
- Coexist Community Kitchen raised £14,600 through events and donations to support marginalised communities through cooking programmes.
- Bristol Bisons Rugby received £16,900 in sponsorship, beer, and kit to trailblaze inclusive rugby
- The MAZI Project received support totalling £10,000 to expand access to food for young people
- Jam Nice raised more than £2,500 at one event which will help remove barriers in creative industries
Bristol Tree Craft Project director, Hugh Rose, said: “For us, it is clear that Bristol Beer Factory is driven by a desire for people to thrive, be that through providing a top-notch pint to have a chat over, supporting crucial mental health initiatives or backing grassroots community organisations doing vital work where it is most needed.
“Sometimes I wonder what Bristol would look like if all businesses followed BBF’s example by putting people at the centre.”
Main photo: Bristol Beer Factory
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