Brewed to Give
Bringing people together is at the heart of what we do. When you meet up for a beer, you connect with your people. You shoot the breeze and join the dots. You build community.
Here at BBF, community is everything. That's why WE POUR 2% OF EVERY BREWERY SALE BACK INTO BRISTOL.
Since May 2023, we have helped generate £500,000+ for charities and groups RAISING UP OUR CITY. We've done this by donating cost-price STOCK, SPACE and SPONSORSHIP and lending event equipment to flip our currency (beer) into cash. 100% is kept by the community, for the community.
It's why we call it BREWED TO GIVE!
How does it work?
Each year, we set aside 2% of our total brewery sales for BREWED TO GIVE. This year, that amounts to £113k.
With this money we do the following:
- Put £43k to one side for Talk Club, which is 5% of CLEAR HEAD sales, paid monthly to support their delivery team.
- Choose up to 10 other Bristol-focused charities doing epic work and gift them a CASH DONATION between £2-5k, up to £35k
- Invite other charities and community groups to request a share of £35k of BBF beer as RAFFLE PRIZES or BAR STOCK AND EQUIPMENT
- Gift FREE use of STUDIO BBF for projects that support or raise funds for their community.
EVERY BEER YOU BUY GIVES BACK TO BRISTOL
Reviews of Brewed to give..
"BBF’s Brewed to Give supplied drinks on the tables, in the raffle as prizes and sponsored tables. They also treated some of their charity partners to be able to enjoy the event. Their generosity has played a huge part in how much we managed to raise.”
Jemma Slattery
Anti-Banquet
“BBF have been amazing in supporting us to raise funds. In this last year, BBF have donated beer, bar & kit, and we've raised over £800 with their help. This will enable us to fund school activities such as theatre trips, science experience visits or buy needed equipment for the children.”
PTA Member
Luckwell Primary School
“Brewed to Give is a brilliant example of the private sector and third sector working together towards a joint goal of a more equal world. It feels BBF really care for their community.”
Melanie Vaxevanakis
The MAZI Project
WHY WE CARE ABOUT OUR CITY
Connecting people and celebrating our city is woven into the DNA of Bristol Beer Factory. When you meet up for a beer, you connect with your people. You shoot the breeze and join the dots. You build community. Our community made us who we are, and we are committed to repaying the favour.
Over the years, we have developed charity partnerships, like our on-going collaboration with Talk Club, and have offered ad-hoc community beer donations and sponsorships. But our city needed more, and we knew we could rise to the challenge.
In 2023, we pledged to DONATE 2% of EVERY BREWERY SALE to local projects making a difference. That means that every keg, cask or can leaving our yard is giving back to Bristol.
That’s what we call DRINK WITH PURPOSE.
WHO WE SUPPORT
We support Bristol-focused charities and groups that are:
- connecting people and uplifting communities;
- creating greater food equity
- widening access to inclusive sport;
- nurturing emerging artists and celebrating Bristol's iconic identity.
We prioritise requests that support people and communities, experiencing increased barriers to participation (physical, social and/or financial).
Together, we can RAISE UP BRISTOL.
Our impact in real stories
Each year we support 150 charities or groups making a difference across Bristol. This includes:
Latest Brewed to Give news
REQUEST BREWED TO GIVE SUPPORT
Click on one of the buttons below to request stock, space or support
BBF RAFFLE PRIZES
We donate cases of BBF beer as raffle prizes , auction hauls and crowdfunder rewards
EVENT BAR STOCK AND EQUIPMENT
We donate BBF beer and event equipment for quiz nights, intimate gigs, festival-style events and everything inbetween
BBF SPACE
Request support for FREE use of STUDIO BBF for charities and community groups
SPONSORSHIP AND CASH DONATIONS
We donate to charities and groups leading in their field, where our values align, and our support will make a significant difference.
We have already allocated our budget for 2025. We will accept requests for 2026 support between 1st - 31st January 2026.
Details on who can apply, when to apply and other conditions of support can be found on our Brewed to Give Guidelines.
Any other questions about Brewed to Give, contact Kari on:
b2g@bristolbeerfactory.co.uk
Mobile: 07931 152561
Brewery: 0117 902 6317
2025 BREWED TO GIVE PARTNERS INCLUDE
