We walked from Sunderland to Newcastle to raise more than £20,000 for charity
Craft Union Pub’s North East area team have raised more than £20,000 for charity.
A number of colleagues from Craft Union Pub Company’s North East area team came together on Tuesday, June 17, for the second ever ‘Crafty Stomp’.
The event was a cross-country walking challenge that has brought pubs, people, and communities together while raising more than £20,000 for Pub is The Hub and Help for Heroes in the process.
The North East team walked 13 miles from Sunderland to Newcastle, via Whitley Bay.
Along the way, the group stopped at eight Craft Union pubs to connect with local teams, take part in fun challenges and collect donations from generous locals.
The team started from the Borough pub, in Sunderland city centre, at 10am, and finished at The Rose & Crown, in Newcastle, at 7pm.
Every single member of the team crossed the finish line and had a pint and a pizza to celebrate.
Frazer Grimbleby, Managing Director of Craft Union, has praised teams up and down the country for their fundraising efforts.
He said: “Craft Union is all about bringing communities together, and there’s no better example of that than the Crafty Stomp.
“It’s been incredible to see so many of our teams come together across the country – not only celebrating our 10th anniversary but doing it in a way that helps others.
“From Newcastle to Swansea, we’ve seen passion, pride, and proper community spirit in every step and I’m really proud of everyone who got involved.”
John Longden OBE, Pub is The Hub Chief Executive, has revealed how the funds raised will help the charity.
He added: “Thanks so much to the whole Craft Union team and all the pubs that took part in this fundraising walk to support Pub is The Hub’s activities.
“It is wonderful to have your support.
“Pubs and Publicans are at the heart of so many communities across the country.
“These funds will help us support many more pubs and publicans to diversify in providing vital local services or activities which can also help to tackle the major societal issue of loneliness in their local areas.”
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