Our partnership with Wooden Spoon
Raise a pint to Wooden Spoon this October
This October we’ve teamed up with our friends at Estrella Damm to help raise a whopping £15,000 for Wooden Spoon.
For every pint of Estrella Damm poured this month, 10p will go towards supporting the brilliant work Wooden Spoon does for young people across the UK and Ireland.
One more reason to make it to the pub this October.
Our partnership with Wooden Spoon
Meet Woody 🐾
This year, thanks to your support with our Wooden Spoon fundraising, we sponsored our very own assistance dog through Dogs for Good. Obviously, we couldn’t wait to see him in action, so we popped by for a visit. Whilst we won’t know for a while what Woody’s role will entail in the future, we do know he’s going to make a huge difference (and maybe melt a few hearts on the way).
Locally supported Wooden Spoon initiatives
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Farms for City Children
Farms for City Children
Farms for City Children is a charity enabling children from disadvantaged communities to experience the adventure of working together on farms.
Maddy's Mark
Maddy's Mark
Because not all battles are fought on the pitch Maddy’s Mark was established to remember Maddy Lawrence who, sadly, died unexpectedly following a rugby injury.
Pass the Plate
Pass the Plate
Wooden Spoon’s ‘Pass the Plate’ campaign provides support for food banks and community schemes up and down the country.
Natasha's Law
Natasha's Law
There are now 1 in 4 people living with allergies in the UK. Natasha's Law calls for stricter requirements for pre-packaged foods to carry a full ingredient lists.
The Clink
The Clink
The Clink helps offenders gain catering skills and qualifications, giving them a real chance to rebuild their lives, find work and return to the community.
Jason Robinson Foundation
Jason Robinson Foundation
The Jason Robinson Foundation helps disadvantaged young people build confidence, resilience and life skills through sport, education and mentoring.
Oasis Play
Oasis Play
Oasisplay creates inclusive play and learning opportunities for disabled and non-disabled young people, helping them thrive in their community.
Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby
Wooden Spoon is a grant-making charity and fund life-changing projects across the UK and Ireland. Their aim is that every penny raised by volunteers is spent in their local communities. They need your help more than ever as the number of children requiring the amazing support that these charities offer, continues to grow. In the last year Wooden Spoon was only able to fund one in four of the grant applications they received due to the increased demand for support. They are asking you, the rugby community, to come together, in the true spirit of rugby and help change young peoples’ lives.
Community Building
Part of the funds raised will go directly to a community build project where the pub and support teams who have raised the most funds will be invited to come and help build the project themselves at a school or centre for vulnerable young people.
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In the 200th year of rugby, we set ourselves an ambitious target of raising £300,000 as a company. With Wooden Spoon, we hosted a series of events with rugby players and commentators and got involved in volunteering opportunities.
The partnership has strengthened our affiliation with rugby, and it has allowed our pubs to support a cause close to many peoples hearts and give back throughout an exciting year of events. We successfully achieved our target, having raised over £300,000. We are proud to have received the Corporate Support of the Year award, as part of the Wooden Spoon’s 40th anniversary celebrations at the House of Lords.
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Dogs for Good
Dogs for Good
Help people affected by disability, dementia, autism, and other conditions and mental-health challenges. Amount raised: £35,000.
Maddy’s Mark
Maddy’s Mark
Established to remember Maddy Lawrence and raise funds in her name to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in young women. Amount raised: £35,000.
Pass the Plate
Pass the Plate
Provides support for food banks and community schemes up and down the country. Amount raised: £35,000.
Fusion Community Build
Fusion Community Build
Help build the project themselves at a school or centre for vulnerable young people. Amount raised: £30,000.
Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby
Supply more rugby wheelchairs which means more children and young people can get involved in this amazing sport. Amount raised: £20,000.
