This week sees the launch of The Titanic Brewery Foundation, which has an independent board and is part-funded by Titanic Brewery.

The Foundation will support projects and causes within 10 miles of any Titanic pub or bod café bar such as causes within a ten mile radius of Bod Alsager in Crewe Road.

The foundation will work to support charities, community interest companies and grassroots projects that are dedicated to carrying out activities that benefit residents local to Titanic's brewery, and its pubs and bod café bars. 

Community groups and causes will be invited to apply for grants between £250 and £2,500 to help fund equipment, activities or projects that will have a positive impact for local residents. 

St Vincent Explorer Sea Scouts have received £2,500 to purchase new tents and outdoor campaign equipment (Titanic Brewery).

"Since we first started brewing in 1985, we have been committed to bringing people together with great beer" explains Dave Bott, a Director at Titanic Brewery. "Our business wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for these communities, which is why we've decided to establish this foundation as a way to give back and support some of the incredible charitable work that happens on our doorstep." 

He went on, "Pubs across the country are at the beating heart of their communities and we have always tried to support the amazing people who live near our outlets. The Foundation will mean that some of the proceeds from every pint we sell will go straight to the people we care about most. Those customers who want to will also be able to convert their Titanic Loyalty Points into donations that will go straight to the foundation."  

In its first wave of funding, the Titanic Brewery Foundation has already awarded £9,300 to seven organisations. Grant recipients include Newport Cottage Care, who received £1,000 to create a new quiet room to support dementia day care services; and St Vincent Explorer Sea Scouts, who received £2,500 to purchase new tents and outdoor campaign equipment. 

Newport Cottage Care receiving a grant for £1,000 presented by foundation trustee Dave Bott (Titanic Brewery).

"The idea with these grants is not that they're used for day-to-day running costs" continues Dave, "but instead are used to help make those purchases and investments that have always just been out of reach. We want the foundation to be there to help organisations to enrich the lives of local communities, and we're excited to watch these groups flourish and continue to do the vital work they do." 

More information about the Titanic Brewery Foundation, including details about how groups can apply for a grant as part of the second wave of funding (which is now open for applications), can be found here.

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