Tring Brewery have presented a cheque for more than £10,000 to Berkhamsted-based men’s mental wellbeing charity Hector’s House.
Hector’s House was founded in 2016 to campaign in the name of Hector Stringer, a Tring local who took his life aged 18. The charity aims to prevent suicide and reduce mental health stigma through education, awareness, and support.
Tring’s campaign for Hector’s House started in January 2024 and has seen activities including a raffle, collections at brewery membership nights, and a sell-out charity beer festival.
The release of Whitewater marked the campaign’s launch, one of 12 specials brewed to champion Hector’s House. Beer names and imagery were drawn from the vivid realm of local legend, with names such as Kingmaker and Dazzle N’ Trap.
Sam Reed, Tring brewer and Hector’s House ambassador, was joined by the charity’s community members at Tring’s brewery shop, where a cheque for £10,142.60 was presented.
“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to champion Hector’s House,” said Sam. “We are thrilled help with their amazing work.
“As a close friend of Hector, it has meant a great deal to generate funds that will enable Hector’s House to assist local men. Great strides have been made in the recognition of our mental health in recent years, though there is still much work to be done, and Hector’s House are excelling in their efforts. Long may their work continue!”
Tailored community support
Hector’s House founder and trustee, Robert Stringer, said: “On a personal basis, the family and I could not have been more touched by the support received from Tring Brewery, linking back to Sam, a super human who has personally supported the family and Hector’s House, particularly with Hector’s Gentleman’s Club.
“Over the many years, Tring Brewery have supported Hector’s House in so many ways. However, what has been achieved in the past year has been phenomenal. An utterly incredible amount raised, which will ensure we can provide tailored support to the community. Moreover, the awareness raised at Tring Brewery events, beer mats, pumpclips and the like, has really helped us in raising awareness which is a crucial part of our mission.
“On behalf of our beneficiaries, the team, trustees and family, I am entirely humbled and grateful to Tring Brewery. Thank you.”
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