CSR/Community 



In addition to providing a meeting place for clubs and societies, the local pub is also the obvious place to coordinate fundraising for local sports teams, community groups and charities. Our Partners raise hundreds of thousands of pounds every year for local causes and are also one of the biggest contributors of PubAid raising hundreds of thousands so far for good causes since its launch in 2009.
 
Through the Punch Community Spirit Project (PCSP) we have supported 170 local causes to the amount of over £200,000, since its launch in 2007, from local Scout and football clubs to funding a new minibus for Physically Handicapped and Able Bodied (PHAB). Earlier this year, we also raised £1,380 for the Hawthorns Resource Centre League of Friends which provides short breaks for children with severe learning disabilities, such as autism, and their families.

In addition to fundraising activity, we recognise and support the crucial role that pubs play in their local communities. We remain active supporters of Pub is the Hub, which was initiated by HRH the Prince of Wales in 2001. Pub is the Hub encourages rural pub owners, licensees and local communities to work together to support, retain and locate services within the pub which can often improve the viability of the business itself. Punch Taverns supports Pub is the Hub through donations and senior members of the team actively participate in its Regional Advisory Hubs.

Following the demerger, we have set up a new initiative called the Punch Community Promise which will involve donating time and money to local causes.