The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust, which operates across the South West, is inviting good causes in the region to apply for a grant following its best-ever fundraising year.
Thanks to the generosity of individuals, communities, and St Austell Brewery’s team members, more than £145,000 was raised in 2024. Founded by St Austell Brewery in 2003, the trust accepts applications year-round. Since its launch, more than £1.2 million has been awarded.
From skydives to sponsored walks, pub quizzes to St Austell Brewery’s annual Celtic Beer Festival, fundraising efforts have resulted in grants, both large and small, being awarded throughout the year. The brewery also donates 25p to the Trust from every large portion of fish and chips sold across its 46 managed pubs in the South West.
“Thanks to the dedication of our team members, individuals, and partners, we are encouraging communities and charities to apply for a grant to ensure the trust continues to enhance and improve lives across the South West,” said trust chair Piers Thompson.
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“We’re proud to donate to causes large and small, and that’s what makes the trust so unique. Whether you are an individual in need of home equipment to make life easier, or a small regional CIC running a life-enhancing project, the funding is there to help people and communities who need it the most.
“We’re very grateful to those who have contributed to the success of last year’s fundraising efforts. There are lots of exciting plans in place to continue the fundraising momentum during 2025.”
To apply for a grant from the St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust, or read more about the causes or charities it has already supported, click here.
The trust is currently recruiting for two new independent trustees to join its board and to help support the work it does for communities across the region. To find out more, or to apply, email recruitment@staustellbrewery.co.uk.
