Giving something back
We believe in more than just serving exceptional drinks and food; we're committed to making a positive impact in the neighborhoods we call home. From our annual charity challenges that bring people together to challenge themselves for good causes, to our ongoing support of local events and fundraisers, giving back is ingrained in our ethos. Whether it's donating vouchers and prizes to support customer fundraising endeavours or organising community-driven initiatives, we strive to be a beacon of goodwill and generosity. Join us in making a difference, one pint at a time.
The 2025 Challenge
This year, we're planning our biggest challenge yet, with the goal of raising £50,000 for the 2 charities selected this year: Finley's Touch and Help for Heroes.
The 40-strong team from New Dawn Pubs, Insta Group, The Barley Mow and 1st Call Trees, will be walking 100km across the Western Front, from Lochnagar Crater in France, to Menin Gate in Belgium.
To kick-start the fundraising, we're hosting a party at Hogs Back Brewery on 23rd May at 6pm, so join us for great entertainment with live music from James Deane, a silent auction and raffle, 2 course dinner and a full bar with all Hogs Back products brewed onsite.
Tickets are just £30 per person with all proceeds going to the charities we're supporting this year.
The 2024 Challenge
In September, a team of 35 walkers got together for the challenge of walking 100km in 3 days from Westminster Bridge in London to Brighton Pier.
Raising over £34,000 (excluding gift aid) for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care and Abby’s Heroes, the team marched through the capital city down towards the coast under mostly blue skies, cheering each other on as blisters, aches and pains developed.
Thank you to everyone who continues to donate and support the teams on their challenges.
The 2023 Challenge
In early September 2023, along with our friends at Insta Group Ltd, The Barley Mow, and 1st Call Trees, the annual charity challenge took place, with the simple task (or so some thought) of walking the entirety of the Isle of Wight, approximately 100km, over 3 days.
Unbeknown to the team, they were to undertake this tough challenge on the hottest days of the whole year, but they completed the challenge and raised over £17,000 for the two chosen charities: Cherry Trees, a respite care home for children near Guildford, and National Energy Action.
Pedalling for Pubs
In 2023 and 2024, our founders Mark Robson and Mark Williams took part in a Pedalling for Pubs challenge raising money for The Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away, which support people working in the pub and hospitality industry.
In 2023, Mark Robson rode 450km from the west to the east coast of beautiful Sri Lanka. Along with riders from across the hospitality sector, he helped raise over £320,000.
In 2024, it was Mark Williams' turn, who cycled 400km from Nairobi to the Masai Mara. We donated 10p of every pint of Peroni sold to support his fundraising efforts, and with your help, he surpassed his personal fundraising target of £5,500.