The Titanic Brewery Foundation has launched, part-funded by the brewery but with an independent board, supporting causes within ten miles of any Titanic pub or bod café bar.
Community groups are invited to apply for grants between £250 and £2,500 to help fund equipment, activities, or projects that will have a positive impact for local residents.
“Since we first started brewing in 1985, we have been committed to bringing people together with great beer,” said Dave Bott, a director at Titanic Brewery.
“Our business wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for these communities, which is why we’ve decided to establish this foundation as a way to give back and support some of the incredible charitable work that happens on our doorstep.
“Pubs across the country are at the beating heart of their communities, and we have always tried to support the amazing people who live near our outlets. The foundation will mean that some of the proceeds from every pint we sell will go straight to the people we care about most.
“Those customers who want to will also be able to convert their Titanic Loyalty Points into donations that will go straight to the foundation.”
Helping group flourish
In its first wave of funding, the foundation has already awarded £9,300 to seven organisations. Grant recipients include Newport Cottage Care, who received £1,000 to create a new quiet room to support dementia day care services, and St Vincent Explorer Sea Scouts, who received £2,500 to purchase new tents and outdoor campaign equipment.
Dave added: “The idea with these grants is not that they’re used for day-to-day running costs, but instead are used to help make those purchases and investments that have always just been out of reach. We want the foundation to be there to help organisations to enrich the lives of local communities, and we’re excited to watch these groups flourish and continue to do the vital work they do.”
More information about the foundation, including details about how groups can apply for a grant as part of the second wave of funding (now open for applications), can be found at www.titanicbrewery.co.uk/foundation.
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