Urban Pubs & Bars group has raised more than £42,000 for StreetSmart, a charity that helps homeless and vulnerable people across the UK.
The premium pub group, which operates 42 pubs, bars, and restaurants across London, raised the money as part of its Christmas charity partnership.
At participating venues during November and December, diners were invited to add an extra £1 to their bills. Guests donated £21,000 and Urban is match funding this amount. This gives StreetSmart more than £42,000 to use to support the homeless.
“Our pubs, bars, and restaurants are pillars of their local communities, and we are really proud that we can support this brilliant charity,” said Urban’s managing director, Chris Hill.
“The work that StreetSmart do to tackle homelessness and help those who need it most is very inspiring. That’s why we are doubling the donations from our customers.”
Restaurateur and chef Marcus Wareing, a supporter of the charity, said: “StreetSmart is a fabulous charity that remembers the homeless in our city at a time of year when we should be thinking about others. More importantly, our guests agree.”
The Urban group includes flagship pubs The Punch Tavern, Fleet Street, The Wheatsheaf, Tooting, The Railway, Putney, and The Gatehouse, Highgate.
StreetSmart was established in 1998. Since then, the charity has raised more than £12 m for homeless and vulnerable people across the UK.
