As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we’ve officially launched our Big Community Switch On campaign – a summer-long initiative that will bring together our pubs, customers and communities to make a positive difference locally.
We kicked off the campaign on Friday 5 June at Brewpoint, where colleagues from across our Support Centre came together for a day of fundraising, teamwork and friendly competition. Individuals put their baking skills to the test in the Great Brewpoint Bake Off, while others took on our static cycle challenge, collectively cycling more than 230 miles in a single day!
Together, these launch activities raised £570 for Teenage Cancer Trust, our corporate charity partner.
A community approach
The launch is just the beginning. Over the coming months, pubs across our Managed House and Pub Partner estates will be hosting a variety of community-focused events, including BBQs, family fun days, quiz nights, beer tastings, fundraising challenges and activities supporting local causes and organisations.
As part of the campaign, each pub has selected up to three local causes to support throughout the summer. From local charities and community groups to grassroots sports teams and volunteer organisations, our pubs will be working closely with causes that matter most to the people in their communities, ensuring the campaign delivers a meaningful and lasting local impact.
The Big Community Switch On is all about celebrating the important role our pubs play at the heart of community life. We know our teams already do fantastic work in their local areas, and this campaign gives us an opportunity to build on that, strengthen local connections and showcase the positive impact our pubs have every day.
Whether it’s raising money for charity, supporting local groups or simply bringing people together, every activity contributes to something bigger. By working together across our estate, we can make an even greater difference in the communities we serve.
We’re excited to see the creativity, enthusiasm and community spirit that our teams bring to the campaign throughout the summer and look forward to celebrating the impact we can make together.
