Proper Pubs distributes 20,000 collection boxes

The wet-led division of Admiral Taverns collected 20,000 Christmas selection boxes and other festive treats in December, beating 2022’s total of 18,800.

The selection boxes and gifts were collected by individual community members from across the UK, dropped off at their local Proper Pub and donated to a host of local charities in need.   

From more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales, each venue was tasked with collecting as many selection boxes and festive gifts as possible. These were then donated to several local charities in need, chosen by the operators of each pub, including local foodbanks, children’s hospitals and nursing homes. 

Record collection numbers

Several pubs collected over 750 selection boxes alone. The Old Millstone in Macclesfield collected a total of 770 for Silklife Foodbank, while The Pilot in Hull collected 1,080 for youth charity Unity in the Community. The Sutton Arms in Bransholme collected an incredible 1,150 for the Children’s Orthapedic Centre at the Hull Royal Infirmary.  
  
"I am delighted that we ran this initiative again in 2023 as a way to thank our communities for their constant support each and every day," says Mark Brooke, director at Proper Pubs. "Pubs are so much more than just a place to drink, they are hubs of activity for residents to enjoy and places where people come together to support one another, and I think this stands testament to that.   

"As ever, I’d like to thank our fantastic operators and their communities who, once again, came together to make this happen."

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