The Drinks Trust Announced as Charity Partner for 2026 Drinks Trade Regatta, Alongside Only a Pavement Away

The Drinks Trade Regatta has announced a new partnership with The Drinks Trust and Only A Pavement Away for 2026.

The Drinks Trade Regatta is an annual sailing event for the hospitality trade whereby brewing, wines and spirits companies compete with on-trade retailers, restaurants and suppliers for a memorable team building and hospitality event. Established for 10 years, the annual event has raised over £125,000 for charities to date.

The 2026 event will be supporting two incredible hospitality charities, raising vital funds to support the missions of The Drinks Trust and Only A Pavement Away. The Drinks Trust is the trade charity supporting people across the drinks industry - from production to point of sale - with financial assistance, emotional support, and opportunities for professional growth at every stage of their career.

Simon Boulding, Managing Director at Prometheus Sailing says: “The Drinks Trade Regatta is a fantastic event for the drinks and hospitality industry, and we are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Only a Pavement Away and The Drinks Trust as our charity partners in 2026. We can’t wait to raise vital funds for our charity partners whilst delivering another amazing event for the industry.”

Nicky Burston, CEO of The Drinks Trust comments: “We’re proud to partner with The Drinks Trade Regatta for 2026. This incredible support enables us raise valuable funds to transform lives and sustain our vital mission, helping drinks industry colleagues overcome challenges and build brighter futures.”

Held over 4^th - 5^th June 2026, on the iconic sailing waters of the Solent, the event is attended by many leading players in the drinks and hospitality industry, offering two days of fun, competitive racing and multiple networking opportunities, including the charity dinner at the exclusive Royal Ocean Racing Club in Cowes.

To find out more and enquire about entering a team into the Drinks Trade Regatta 2026, please contact Terry Hunt: thunt@prometheus-sailing.co.uk.

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About The Drinks Trade Regatta

The Drinks Trade Regatta is an annual event run by Prometheus Sailing, the leading yacht charter business in the UK. The event has been established for 10 years and is held over 2 days in Portsmouth and Cowes, with 2 days of fun, competitive racing and multiple networking opportunities, including the charity dinner at the exclusive Royal Ocean Racing Club in Cowes.

Each year, the event is attended by many leading players in the drinks and hospitality industry including Beds & Bars, Matthew Clarke, Mermaid Gin, Hawksbill Rum, Zonal, AC Inns, Christie & Co, Brockmans Gin, St Austell Brewery, Shepherd Neame and Sky.

To find out  more about the event, click here.

About The Drinks Trust

The Drinks Trust is a trade charity providing financial assistance, emotional support, and opportunity for growth to drinks industry people. Our aim is to alleviate hardship, improve the wellbeing of our colleagues, and support their professional development. To find out more, please visit www.drinkstrust.org.uk

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 vital bridge between forward thinking employers in the hospitality industry and referral partners working with individuals facing 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 over 800 people into work, and supported over 5,000 through tailored learning & development, adding an approximate value of £32M to the economy through reduced government support, financial independence, and household expenditure.

Only A Pavement Away is registered with the Charities Commission Registration no. 1178082.

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

For media enquiries, please email Alessandra Brugola, Head of Marketing and Communications, at alessandra@drinkstrust.org.uk 

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