OUR CHARITABLE TRUST
Since 2003, the St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust has been proudly supporting local charities, community causes, and individuals in need across the South West – helping to make a meaningful difference, close to home.
SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE SOUTH WEST
The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust exists to make a meaningful difference across the South West by supporting charities, community organisations and individuals in need.
Since its establishment in 2003, the Trust has raised and distributed more than £1.5 million. Its work is made possible through the support of St Austell Brewery and the generosity of employees, partners, customers, local organisations and individual donors.
Over the years, the Trust has provided hundreds of grants and donations to causes that support:
- Health and wellbeing
- Children and families
- Community organisations and facilities
- People facing hardship or disadvantage
- Emergency and rescue services
- Educational projects
- Environmental initiatives
- Individuals requiring specialist mobility or medical equipment
- Charitable causes that deliver clear community benefit
Whether it’s funding a life-saving defibrillator, supporting a local youth project or helping someone through difficult circumstances, the Trust’s aim is simple: to provide practical help where it is needed most.
St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust – registered charity number: 1105828
APPLY FOR FUNDING
The St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust operates independently and is governed by a board of trustees who oversee the distribution of charitable funds to ensure they are used responsibly and effectively.
Applications are reviewed through a structured and transparent process, with a focus on delivering meaningful community benefit. The Trust welcomes applications throughout the year from individuals, charities and community organisations across the South West.
Support the Trust
Everything the Trust achieves is made possible through fundraising, donations and community support.
Whether you’re taking part in a fundraising event, making a donation or supporting one of our charity partnerships, you’ll be helping local people and communities across the South West.
Charity of the Year
For 2026 and 2027, the Trust has chosen Children’s Hospice South West as its Charity of the Year.
Through this partnership, a programme of fundraising activities will take place across the business and local communities. Funds raised will be managed by the Trust and donated to Children’s Hospice South West as part of the partnership.
In St Austell Brewery’s managed pubs, 25p from every portion of fish and chips sold is donated to Children’s Hospice South West through the St Austell Brewery Charitable Trust.
Children’s Hospice South West is the region’s only children’s hospice charity, providing expert care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, as well as their families.
Funds raised through the partnership will help support vital services, including specialist medical care, respite breaks, emotional support and bereavement care, ensuring more local families can access help when they need it most.
Visit www.chsw.org.uk to find out more.
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