29-01-2025
Brewer divides more than £30,000 in grants between lucky recipients
Family brewer Hall & Woodhouse has divided more than £30,000 in grants between 20 lucky recipients.
The grants, awarded at the annual Community Chest Awards, are part of a larger £60,000 fund dedicated to communities in the south.
This year, the fund is the largest donation made by Hall & Woodhouse through its Community Chest initiative since it began in 2002.
Mark Woodhouse, family director of Hall & Woodhouse, said: "We're delighted to deliver a record-breaking Community Chest fund to support the multitude of voluntary organisations we have in the south.
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Hall & Woodhouse awards over £30,000 in Community Chest grants (Image: Hall & Woodhouse) "Our Community Chest Awards celebrate the amazing people doing fantastic things in our local areas and are a chance to thank and to give back to those who go above and beyond to help others."
Among the beneficiaries, Routes to Roots received £3,000 to continue providing home-cooked lunches at its drop-in sessions in Poole.
Ups and Downs Southwest, a charity supporting children with Down's syndrome and their families, received £2,000 for a 12-week intensive support plan.
Another beneficiary, Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs, received £1,000 to cover training costs and professional services to support its autism specialist dog trainer.
