St Austell Brewery Names Children’s Hospice As Its Charity Partner

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St Austell Brewery is proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as its Charity of the Year. The company - which is marking its 175th anniversary this year - has committed to raising vital funds over the next two years for the only children’s hospice charity in its region.

For more than 30 years, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has supported babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, providing specialist care and compassionate, professional support for the whole family. Across its three hospices in Cornwall, Devon and North Somerset, CHSW offers far more than medical and nursing care. Every stay is designed to enrich lives, creating precious moments, easing emotional and practical pressures, and helping families make the very most of their time together.

One of St Austell Brewery’s key fundraising initiatives will be donating 25p from every portion of fish and chips sold across its 45 managed pubs, expected to generate a significant contribution to the charity. Alongside this, teams across the company’s head offices, breweries, pubs and depots will be taking part in events and fundraising activities throughout the year.

Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive of St Austell Brewery said:

“We’re incredibly proud to announce Children’s Hospice South West as our Charity of the Year. It was chosen by people from every part of our business, which shows just how close this cause is to all our hearts."

“It costs more than £14 million each year for the charity to run its three hospices and provide vital care for children and families during unimaginably difficult times. The fact that these hospices span the South West - near our pubs, breweries and depots across the region - gives us a real opportunity to raise as much as we can for the communities we operate in and make a meaningful difference.”

Phil Morris, Chief Executive of Children’s Hospice South West, added:

“We are absolutely delighted that St Austell Brewery has chosen Children’s Hospice South West as their charity partner for the next two years. Their commitment and support will help us provide vital services to children with life-limiting conditions and their families who are travelling the most unimaginable journeys.”

St Austell Brewery and Children’s Hospice South West are united in their commitment to supporting communities and creating a positive impact across the region, making the new partnership a natural fit. Alongside its Charity of the Year, St Austell Brewery also raises funds for its Charitable Trust, which has donated more than £1 million to local causes - in the places it operates pubs and breweries - since 2003.

For more information about Children’s Hospice South West visit here.

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The new president of Bournemouth Chamber and Commerce has outlined plans for his term in office. Nigel Hedges wants membership to reach 760 – the level it was at when he finished his last term in 2013.

He also wants to create a Chamber Business Hub in the town for hot-desking and meetings. Furthermore, he plans a Business News TV project and to grow the ‘Next Gen Group’ of future leaders.

Nigel, who ran an engraving business in Bournemouth for 50 years and closed his shop just before Christmas, also wants to create specialist network groups.

He said:

“I have already given 20 years to the Chamber and served as president from 2008 to 2013. I have gradually been getting back involved and having been voted in to lead this 109-year-old association I am determined to see it continue to develop."

“I want to continue the growth that happened under my predecessor Bill Perkins. Having closed my shop – although I still work as an engraver – I now have the time as well as the energy to meet members and advocate on their behalf."

“I want to grow the Next Gen Group, which is young and diverse, and ensure there is pathway for them to become president if they so wish. We will be creating more video content through a Business News TV project and I want to create a Chamber Business Hub."

“The membership continues to grow and we will be continuing with all the networking and other events and there will be more of them."

“We have a board of people with talent, enthusiasm and energy and with a real squeeze on business we will do everything we can to help them; from sole traders through to our biggest members. I was pleased that Jessica Toale MP was able to be at our AGM when I was voted in, and she expressed her support for the Chamber and its members."

“Despite the difficulties businesses are facing I am excited about the future and I want to build the number of affiliate members – other similar organisations – because by collaboration we can help each other.”

Above Photo: Jessica Toale MP with Nigel Hedges, the new Bournemouth Chamber President

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