Urban Pubs and Bars launches new £250k partnership with GOSH Charity

Urban Pubs and Bars, London’s independent pub and dining group, has announced a major £250,000 partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

The new initiative will raise £250,000 over the next two years in support of GOSH Charity’s biggest-ever fundraising appeal Build it. Beat it, which is aiming to raise £300m to help build a new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

Over the next two years, Urban Pubs and Bars will utilise its venues and their dedicated teams to launch fundraising activities, city-wide events, and guest-led initiatives.

This will include a cycle ride to Brighton, participation in the London Marathon among other events in sites across the capital. 

The money raised will help to fund a new bedroom in the Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH, designed to feel like home for children and their families.

The new Children’s Cancer Centre will also feature accessible private bathrooms, and digital connectivity.  

Chris Hill, managing director of Urban Pubs and Bars, said: “We’re passionate about our people, our communities, and the difference we can make together. Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity’s mission is one that resonates deeply with our teams and guests. We’re incredibly proud to play a part in helping build a space where children with cancer can feel safe, supported, and full of hope.”

Sarah Bissell, deputy director of Relationship Fundraising at GOSH Charity, added: “We are thrilled to be launching this exciting new partnership with Urban Pubs and Bars, which will raise vital funds to help us build a world-leading new Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH. 

“Here at GOSH Charity, we believe no childhood should be lost to serious illness and the money raised through this partnership will help in our fight to beat childhood cancer once and for all.”