South West Initiatives

Warrens Bakery feeds over 500 mini and youth rugby players

The oldest bakery in Cornwall, Warrens Bakery, is delighted to announce they have had the opportunity to provide 475 sausage rolls, 45 vegan rolls and 120 Christmas biscuits to the Penzance and Newlyn RFC Mini and Junior Section, and their opponents, over the last few weeks.

Apple trees are being given away by Thatchers to community groups across the UK

Somerset cider maker Thatchers has 500 apple trees to give away to community groups up and down the country.

The EBIKE Cafe announces the continuation of its charitable partnership with Weldmar Hospicecare

EBIKE Cafe is excited to announce the extension of its charitable partnership with Weldmar Hospicecare into the coming year.

Commissioned by Thatchers – mural brings Bristol to life for visiting sports fans

A colourful mural has been unveiled at Ashton Gate Stadium, introducing away fans in the Atyeo Stand to some of Bristol’s brilliant landmarks.

Brewery funds vital youth mental health workshop in Bude

A Cornish brewery has funded a vital course to deliver a mental health fitness programme to young people.

BANK links up with Caring in Bristol to serve Christmas dinners that go one further

Following the launch of its wood fired Christmas menu, BANK Bristol has announced that it will be partnering with Caring in Bristol during December, with every booking at the restaurant this month helping to support people experiencing homelessness in the city.

Flying the flag for Cornwall with their artistic spirits

Liskeard based gin, rum and vodka creators; G&Tea Limited have been working on a secret project for nearly a year and finally the fruits of their labour can be revealed.

Owens Coffee unveils Perfect Waves café

Devon-based coffee roaster, Owens Coffee, is proud to announce the opening of Perfect Waves Café, a stylish new coffee shop within The Roastery at Ivybridge.

Coffee cheese collab launched by RAVE and Paxton & Whitfield

Taking inspiration from the very origins of coffee, RAVE Coffee and Paxton & Whitfield have teamed up to create a coffee matured goat’s cheese that’s sure to be the talking point of any Christmas cheeseboard.

Two Cornish hotels donate £8,000 to local charities, following a calendar of fundraising initiatives

Since 2022, the teams at The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth and The Alverton in Truro have been fundraising for Cornwall Community Foundation, to support the charity’s mission to help front-line, volunteer-led organisations in local areas around the county.

Cornwall’s biggest beer festival raises £20,000 for charity

More than two thousand revellers from across Cornwall and beyond descended on St Austell Brewery for its popular Celtic Beer Festival last weekend.

Carbis Bay Estate hosts record breaking charity event for Cornwall Air Ambulance

Carbis Bay Estate hosted a record-breaking charity dinner at the Ugly Butterfly, to raise funds for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, the estate’s charity partner since 2022.

The Burnt Chef Project to recognise success with hospitality’s Mental Health Heroes award launch

Having championed mental health support and worked tirelessly to reduce the stigma around mental health in hospitality on a global stage, The Burnt Chef Project is now recognising those individuals and businesses who’ve gone the extra mile with an all-new awards ceremony.