Licensed Trade Charity Enjoys Starring Role at Pub19

On Tuesday, 5th February, our Charity Services manager Carolyn Jenkinson was on stage at Pub19, interviewing Geetie Singh-Watson about the UK’s first organic pub.

Over £1m Of Grants Given To Drinks Trade Staff In 2018 As We Reveal Over 13,000 People Helped Last Year

Staff from pubs, bars and breweries received a record amount of £1.1m in grants from the Licensed Trade Charity in 2018, helping them to get back on their feet in a range of ways from clearing rent arrears and unpaid bills to home adaptations, educational grants and even convalescence and funeral costs.

Publican Awards 2018 supports our work

Guests at this years’ Publican Awards enjoyed a fantastic evening celebrating some worthy winners and generously raised over £5000 in support of the Licensed Trade Charity and the work we do to support the licensed drinks trade.

Thank You Messages Demonstrate Difference We Make

At the Licensed Trade Charity, we have been helping pub and bar people for over 200 years. We’re proud to be able to make a difference in people’s lives with our free and confidential services and are grateful for all the thank you messages we have received. 

Ruth Smeeth MP Praises Licensed Trade Charity’s Work

Liz Gaffer from the Licensed Trade Charity met with Ruth Smeeth, MP for Stoke on Trent North & Kidsgrove, on Friday 9th February to discuss the charity’s work.

Licensed Trade Charity Supports Homeless Into Work

The Licensed Trade Charity is working with Crisis and The House of St Barnabas charities on a project to support people without a home, into work within a pub or restaurant setting.

Leading Pub Companies Unite With Licensed Trade Charity To Tackle Loneliness

Leading pub companies are teaming up with the Licensed Trade Charity to help tackle loneliness amongst those who have worked in the trade.

Mitchells & Butlers Reveal Benefits of Supporting Employee Volunteering Initiatives

Leading pub co Mitchells & Butlers has revealed the benefits it gains from a proactive approach to employee personal development that supports those who wish to take on volunteering roles.

Mitchells & Butlers Wins Outstanding Corporate Contribution Award

The UK’s pubs and breweries were honoured last night at the Licensed Trade Charity’s Annual Volunteer Awards Dinner, with a number of pub companies and breweries nominated for a special corporate award won by Mitchells & Butlers.

Education – the greatest gift

Calling all parents and carers of school-aged children: do you know that as someone employed in the licensed drinks trade, you can apply for bursaries, discounts and support to help with the education of your child?