St Austell Brewery names Children’s Hospice South West as its charity partner
- Guild Secretary
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St Austell Brewery is proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as its Charity of the Year. The company - which is marking its 175th anniversary this year - has committed to raising vital funds over the next two years for the only children’s hospice charity in its region.
For more than 30 years, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has supported babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, providing specialist care and compassionate, professional support for the whole family. Across its three hospices in Cornwall, Devon and North Somerset, CHSW offers far more than medical and nursing care. Every stay is designed to enrich lives, creating precious moments, easing emotional and practical pressures, and helping families make the very most of their time together.
One of St Austell Brewery’s key fundraising initiatives will be donating 25p from every portion of fish and chips sold across its 45 managed pubs, expected to generate a significant contribution to the charity. Alongside this, teams across the company’s head offices, breweries, pubs and depots will be taking part in events and fundraising activities throughout the year.
Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive of St Austell Brewery said: “We’re incredibly proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as our Charity of the Year. It was chosen by people from every part of our business, which shows just how close this cause is to all our hearts.
“It costs more than £14 million each year for the charity to run its three hospices and provide vital care for children and families during unimaginably difficult times. The fact that these hospices span the South West - near our pubs, breweries and depots across the region - gives us a real opportunity to raise as much as we can for the communities we operate in and make a meaningful difference.”
Phil Morris, Chief Executive of Children’s Hospice South West, added: “We are absolutely delighted that St Austell Brewery has chosen Children’s Hospice South West as their charity partner for the next two years. Their commitment and support will help us provide vital services to children with life-limiting conditions and their families who are travelling the most unimaginable journeys.”
St Austell Brewery and Children’s Hospice South West are united in their commitment to supporting communities and creating a positive impact across the region, making the new partnership a natural fit. Alongside its Charity of the Year, St Austell Brewery also raises funds for its Charitable Trust, which has donated more than £1 million to local causes - in the places it operates pubs and breweries - since 2003.
For more information about Children’s Hospice South West visit: www.chsw.org.uk.
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About St Austell Brewery
St Austell Brewery was founded as a family-owned company in 1851 and has been fuelled by Cornish spirit and independent thinking ever since. Celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, it is the South West’s leading brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale business.
The company operates two breweries, in St Austell and Warmley (near Bath), following the acquisition of Bath Ales in 2016. Its award-winning beers - including Tribute pale ale, Proper Job IPA and korev lager - are available in pubs and supermarkets nationwide.
St Austell Brewery owns over 160 pubs and inns across the South West, comprising of 45 managed houses alongside leased and tenanted sites that are independently run by business partners.
With a network of six distribution centres across the region, from St Columb to Wimborne, the company is the South West’s leading drinks wholesaler. In 2022, it became a minority shareholder in Harbour Brewing Company, expanding Harbour’s distribution footprint and making its high-quality craft beers available in St Austell Brewery pubs and for wholesale customers.
Proud of its heritage and inspired by the future, St Austell Brewery is brewing great experiences for generations to come.
About Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW)
Children’s Hospice South West was first registered with the charity commission in 1991 and celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2021.
It is dedicated to making the most of short and precious lives, providing the best possible hospice care for babies, children and young people living with life-limiting conditions and their families.
There are now 3 hospices in the South West: Little Bridge House in Barnstaple (opened 1995), Charlton Farm in Bristol (opened 2007) and Little Harbour in St Austell (opened 2011).
CHSW is the only children’s hospice in the South West. It costs more than £14 million to run the 3 hospice sites each year and the charity relies almost entirely on voluntary contributions.
CHSW delivers a range of services including hospice days and hospice stays, specialist play, Music Therapy, a dedicated Sibling Support Team, palliative and emergency care, end of life care, bereavement support and specialist medical care - all available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The services are free for families. To find out more about its work, visit www.chsw.org.uk.
For further information please contact Caroline Thompson, Senior Media Officer, Children’s Hospice South West, caroline.thompson@chsw.org.uk or call 01726 871 800.
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