The Oxford Brewers Alliance, non-profit collective of breweries based in the Oxford region, have donated £12,000 to four charities following a successful Oxford Beer Bash.
The alliance, which works together to support the local beer industry and community, made the donation after its Oxford Beer Bash at an award event which took place at Hook Norton.
The charities that benefitted were Helen & Douglas House is a hospice based in East Oxford and helps local families cope with the challenges of looking after a terminally ill baby or child
The donation from the Oxford Brewers will be used over a number of projects including buying craft materials for the children, funding play and music therapy sessions and providing bereavement support for families who have lost their child.
The Earth Trust at Little Wittenham near Abingdon inspire people to address climate, biodiversity and wellbeing with the power of natural green spaces.
The OBA donation will help enable Earth Trust to create new walking routes through flower-rich chalk meadows, develop the ancient woodland, and enhance working farmland with nature-friendly practices. Creating a place for people to explore, play, and begin a lifelong relationship with nature.
North Oxfordshire Aid is a group based in Banbury who are dedicated to supporting the people of Ukraine.
The donation will be used to purchase and equip a fire engine and then take it directly to Ukraine to be used for the emergency help of their people.
The Licenced Trade Charity has been working since 1793 to support people who work or have worked in the licensed drinks industry who are facing a crisis such as mental health, housing, health issues or money worries – with practical advice on wellbeing, financial support, education and financial guidance.
The donation will be used to help people in the licenced trade and hospitality industry experiencing ill health, reduced wellbeing or financial hardship due to a personal setback.
Russ Taylor from the Beer Bash Committee, said: “It’s great in these difficult times for the brewing and licenced trade industries to be able to make a donation like this and make a difference to these four amazing charities.”
Please read more in the attached press release and a photo of the award event held at Hook Norton Brewery. The photo shows some members of the Oxford Brewers Alliance, NFU Insurance and representatives from each of the charities.
