Hackney based brewery commits fundraising efforts and staff paid time to support its local charities.
The Five Points Brewing Company, the East London brewery known for their long-standing commitment to the community, has announced the start of a new annual charity partnership programme. Each year the company will partner with two local charities, fundraising for them and helping to raise their profile across the year. Brewery staff are encouraged to have an input: they will be canvassed for their suggestions on which charities will be supported that year, and can complete a days paid voluntary work on behalf of their chosen charity.
This year, it is two charities local to the brewery that have been chosen to receive support. The Hackney Winter Night Shelter, a homeless shelter running during the coldest winter months, and Headway East London, a charity supporting people affected by brain injury, will both receive fundraising support across the year.
Ed Mason, founder and Director of The Five Points, explains, “Since founding The Five Points in 2013, we have strived to be a socially responsible business and employer, based in our local community. The community has taken us into their hearts, and it’s important for us to give something back.”
Ed continues, “Our ethos is not just about ‘the bottom line’. While of course this is important, we believe that businesses also have a responsibility to both the local and wider community. Supporting two partner charities each year is a great way for us to be able to demonstrate this commitment and responsibility.”
The Five Points has also improved its Charity and Community Support Policy. All staff members will receive an additional days paid leave to work on a charity or community project. Staff will be working with the 2018 partner charities, The Hackney Winter Night Shelter and Headway East London, but are welcome to work on their own projects if there’s an issue or organisation close to their heart.
The Five Points organises a large number of events every year; in 2017, they organised over 100, hosting and participating in events and festivals around London and across the UK. Their first 2018 fundraising event, the Tryanuary Hackney Beer Hop, is taking place on Saturday 27th January, and will visit five different breweries and craft beer-spots in Hackney Wick, including the Five Points’ craft beer bar Mason & Company. The event is now sold-out, and all ticket and raffle proceeds, plus donations on the day, will go to the Hackney Winter Night Shelter.
You can read more about The Five Points’ charity support on their blog, and stay up to date with future fundraising events on their website, Twitter, Facebook and Eventbrite pages. If you would like to read more about the two charities, or sign up to volunteer, visit www.headwayeastlondon.org and www.hwns.org.
About
The Five Points Brewing Company is an independent brewery based in Hackney, London, brewing with a commitment to quality and the community since 2013. Inspired by the founders’ passion for both the British ale tradition, and the best of the international craft beer movement, The Five Points’ range of award winning beers are unfiltered and unpasteurised for a better flavour and aroma. The Five Points was the first UK brewery to be Living Wage accredited, and is committed to using 100% renewable energy.