Oxford beer festival cash helps causes at home and abroad

The Oxford Brewers Alliance, a non-profit group of breweries, raised the funds through its Oxford Beer Bash festival, which was held at the Oxford Distillery over several years.

Helen & Douglas House, a hospice for children with life-limiting and terminal conditions, will use its donation to fund craft materials, play and music therapy, and bereavement support.

Earth Trust, based in Little Wittenham, said the funding will help them create new walking routes, develop the ancient woodland, and enhance working farmland with nature-friendly practices.

The third beneficiary, North Oxfordshire Aid, supports people in Ukraine by delivering humanitarian supplies such as vehicles, clothing, and food.

The alliance’s donation will go towards purchasing and equipping a fire engine for emergency use in Ukraine.

The fourth charity, the Licenced Trade Charity, has supported people in the licensed drinks industry since 1793.

It helps those facing crises related to mental health, housing, and finances with practical advice and support.

Both the alliance and the Beer Bash committee, including members James Clarke of Hook Norton, Christian Aldridge of NFU, Russ Taylor formerly of XT Brewing, and Anneli Baxter of Loose Cannon, thanked all involved in making the donations possible.

The Oxford Brewers Alliance said the donations were made possible by funds raised through the Oxford Beer Bash and sponsorship from NFU Insurance.