Butcombe Group has announced its most successful Community Week to date, raising a total of £40,540 — a £20,000 increase on the previous year.
For a week in November, Butcombe Group pubs and central office teams delivered a programme of fundraising activity, hands-on support, and volunteering for local charities, showcasing the vital role pubs continue to play in their communities.
Activities included running a full marathon to raise £1,000 for Guernsey MIND. The team also took part in a sponsored barge pull at the Dundas Arms, Berkshire, swapping places with Drummer, the heavy horse who normally tows barges along the three-mile route, raising funds for Newbury Cancer Care.
As well as supporting local causes, several teams raised critical funds for industry charities, including Only A Pavement Away and Burnt Chef Project.
“Community Week is one of the most important moments in our calendar,” said Butcombe chief executive Jonathan Lawson. “The passion, creativity, and generosity from our teams this year has been phenomenal.
“Raising over £40,000 and delivering such meaningful community support is something everyone across the business should be incredibly proud of. Thank you to everyone who gave up their time or donated to support so many important causes.
“It is initiatives like this that demonstrate just how important pubs continue to be their local communities, and at Butcombe Group this will continue to be a priority for everyone in our business.”
