Craft Union Pub hits £500k milestone in ‘Make it a Million’ campaign
The Garden House pub in Norwich, one of the top fundraisers, has raised £20,000 for local causes including The Salvation Army Norwich, Only a Pavement Away, and local schools
Craft Union Pub Company has raised £500,000 for a range of local causes and charities across the country in six months.
After raising £800,000 in 2023, the pub company is now aiming to surpass that total, with a goal of raising £1m by February 2025.
The £500k milestone marks the halfway point in Craft Union’s ‘Make it a Million’ campaign, highlighting the dedication of Craft Union operators and the support from its guests. So far, Craft Union has raised funds for over 308 charitable causes across the UK, with many more to come.
So far, fundraising activities in Craft Union pubs across the UK have included everything from charity auctions and raffles to sponsored events and themed parties, all of which have been spearheaded by local operators coming together in a joint effort to ‘Make it a Million’.
The Garden House pub in Norwich, one of the top fundraisers, has raised £20,000 for local causes including The Salvation Army Norwich, Only a Pavement Away, and local schools.
It has also donated approximately £1,000 worth of food and supplies each week to multiple charities.
Frazer Grimbleby, managing director at Craft Union, said: “Reaching the halfway point in our ‘Make it a Million’ campaign is a remarkable achievement, demonstrating the strength of our collective community efforts.
“I am incredibly grateful to our guests and operators for their unwavering support and enthusiasm in raising funds for local causes within their communities. Reaching the halfway mark has spurred us on even further to keep the momentum going and smash our £1m target.”