Craft Union Pub Company raises £1m for UK causes
Craft Union pubs raised approximately £972,660 during the year, while Stonegate’s support team contributed £96,813
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Stonegate Group subsidiary, Craft Union Pub Company, has raised more than £1m in the last 12 months for 650 different local causes, individuals and families in need, through community-focused fundraising initiatives.
The pub group achieving this milestone marks the end of its ‘Make it a Million’ campaign, which has brought together pub operators, guests, operations and support teams in an effort to hit the £1m target and provide social impact and support.
Since the campaign launch in February 2024, Craft Union pubs have held almost 2,000 fundraising events – meaning that an average of five events were held every single day.
Frazer Grimbleby, MD of Craft Union, said: “Reaching £1m through our ‘Make it a Million’ campaign is a remarkable achievement. It’s a testament to the union of community spirit and the dedication of our people to help others.
“This milestone does not just represent funds raised but more importantly the thousands of lives that will have improved through the generosity and hard work of everyone involved. And we’re not stopping here – watch this space for our next community initiative!”
Craft Union pubs raised approximately £972,660 during the year, while Stonegate’s support team contributed £96,813. The total has gone to a range of charities, food banks, local grass roots causes, wellbeing support and families in financial hardship across the country.
Standout examples of Craft Union’s biggest fundraising pubs included The Garden House in Norwich, which raised £33k; The Lord Protector, Huntingdon, raised £23,750; The Star, Roffey, donated £12,500 to St Catherine’s Hospice; and Corner Pin, Barnsley, has so far donated £17,140 to The Epilepsy Society.
Grimbleby added: “This milestone is a reflection of our community values which continue to be at the heart of our business. We’re committed to continuing our support for communities across the UK and have exciting plans to create meaningful partnerships that will continue to deliver social value. Together, we’ll keep making a real difference to people’s lives.”
