Fundraising for Pedalling to Pubs Exceeds a Record-Breaking £100K

June 2025: The fundraising total for Pedalling To Pubs 2025 has exceeded a record-breaking total of £100k, days after hospitality industry leaders crossed the finish line of their 220km sponsored bike ride across the Lake District.

From 5 – 7 June, the 60 intrepid riders cycled from Penrith to Cockermouth to Carlise and back to raise vital funds for leading hospitality charities the LTC (Licensed Trade Charity) and Only A Pavement Away - with real grit and determination shown by each and every rider.

With the fundraising total now standing at over £100k, Pedalling To Pubs 2025 has surpassed last year’s record of £85k.

This year’s headline sponsor was Polaris Elements, with the ride also supported by Thatchers Cider, Lucky Saint, and partners BII. The funds raised are vital for allowing both charities to support people entering, currently employed in, or leaving the hospitality sector.

Steve Alton, Lead Rider and CEO at the BII, said: “This year’s ride was very challenging with steep, rolling hills and torrential rain, but seeing the fundraising total exceed a phenomenal £100k makes it all worth it! Thank you to everyone who took part and to everyone who has donated – your incredible support allows these two charities to continue helping people in the hospitality industry who need it most. It’s not too late to contribute, so if you are able, we would be beyond grateful for any further donations.”

Chris Welham, CEO of the LTC, said: “Completing this year’s Pedalling To Pubs felt indescribable, but seeing the fundraising total surpass £100k is on another level. On behalf of the LTC, I want to thank everyone who has supported this year’s ride. The funds enable us to continue providing vital health and wellbeing support, practical advice, and financial assistance for people in the licensed hospitality community.”

Greg Mangham, Founder and voluntary CEO of Only A Pavement Away, said: “We’re so incredibly proud of each and every one of the inspirational industry leaders who crossed the finish line in the Lake District, and want to thank everyone who contributed to this spectacular fundraising total of over £100k. The funds will allow us to continue building brighter futures, giving those wanting to rebuild their lives a pathway into long-term, stable employment within hospitality.”

To find out more or to donate, visit https://pedallingtopubs.org.uk/pedalling-2-pubs-2025/

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For more information on the challenge, please contact Fleet Street: LTC@fsc.uk.com

About Pedalling To Pubs

Pedalling To Pubs is a charity bike ride with hospitality at its heart. Created in recognition and support of disadvantaged people from around the pub, brewery and wider hospitality sectors.

Pedalling To Pubs, in support of the LTC and Only A Pavement Away, is committed to helping these causes, as well as promoting higher visibility for positive change in the hospitality industry.

The money raised will be channelled into projects that support those in need, through the LTC and Only A Pavement Away. The cycling challenges have been created as a collaborative support effort by industry professionals, KAM and the BII, as well as The Licensed Trade Charity and Only A Pavement Away themselves.

About the LTC (Licensed Trade Charity)

Founded in 1793, the LTC helps those currently working, looking for work or previously employed in the licensed hospitality community to proactively build, manage, maintain and enhance their health and wellbeing.

LTC provides practical advice, financial assistance and health and wellbeing support through its website, 24-hour free helpline and Employee Assistance Programme, empowering people to build confidence, resilience and take action to live well.  The Charity is also dedicated to helping people with their personal development and their work skills so they can thrive personally, professionally – and unleash their potential.

In 2024, LTC transformed the lives of over 40,000 people through its unrivalled network of experts and specialists providing free help and support.

The charity also runs three fully funded independent schools, providing education and learning support for many children from the sector.

Visit LTC to find out more.

About Only a Pavement Away

ONLY A PAVEMENT AWAY is the national charity that supports people looking to rebuild their lives through employment opportunities in hospitality. The charity acts as a bridge between forward thinking employers in the hospitality industry and charities working with individuals facing or experiencing homelessness, and prison leavers, to help them rebuild their lives through long term, stable employment. Only A Pavement Away helps individuals get from where they are to where they want to be through employment opportunities, financial support and tailored learning & development.

To date, the charity has placed 720 people into work, adding an approximate value of £30M to the economy through reduced government support, financial independence, and household expenditure.

Visit www.onlyapavementaway.co.uk for more information, and connect on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

Imagery available to view and download here: Pedalling To Pubs Group Shot 1, Pedalling To Pubs Group Shot 2, Pedalling To Pubs Group Shot 3, Pedalling To Pubs £100k Graphic.

For more information on the challenge, please contact Fleet Street: LTC@fsc.uk.com

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