Young's celebrates record-breaking charity milestone
Young’s has raised £285,000 in support of charity Wooden Spoon.
As part of its 194th birthday celebrations, pub operator Young's has raised a glass to another sizeable milestone.
The operator of over 260 pubs across London and the south of England has raised £285,000 in support of charity Wooden Spoon. Combined with the £205,000 raised in its first year of fundraising, Young’s has now contributed almost half a million pounds to good causes in just two years.
Wooden Spoon provides grants to local charities and organisations which work to give the best life opportunities to children and young people living with disabilities, those disadvantaged and those disengaged from society.
Funds raised will now be awarded to charities Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, Maddy’s Mark, School of Hard Knocks, Pass the Plate and Dogs for Good.
"This year has been nothing short of inspirational," says Simon Dodd, CEO at Young’s. "To have raised £285,000 is a huge achievement, and it reflects the passion and creativity of our pub teams and the incredible generosity of our customers.
"From bake sales and barrel walks to community fun days, it’s been heartening to see pubs at the very heart of their neighbourhoods, pulling people together and raising money that will genuinely change lives. Every pound raised will make a real difference, from supporting young people’s mental health to funding assistance dogs and ensuring families can put meals on the table. As we look ahead to next year, we’re raising the bar with a £300,000 target and I have no doubt our teams and communities will step up to the challenge."
Young's Day
This year’s 'Young’s Day' (Thursday 18 September) saw every pub across the estate challenged to raise £194 through local initiatives ranging from bake sales and tombolas to sporting challenges and garden games. Highlights of the celebrations included a 14.7-mile barrel walk between Bath Brew House and Bristol Brew House (pictured).
Looking ahead, with its £300,000 fundraising target, Young's will expand its charity partnership,s adding Farms for City Children and The Clink to its existing roster.
"We’re so thankful to Young’s staff, suppliers and customers who year on year have risen to the challenge with innovative and imaginative fundraising ideas," adds Sarah Webb, CEO Wooden Spoon. "The staggering monies they raise truly make a huge impact for the charitable causes whom we grant to, making a lasting and life changing difference to the children and young people benefiting. Thank you."
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