Our Communities

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Our pubs are at the heart of their communities

Communities and pubs go hand in hand, creating vibrant social places that offer much more than just drinks. These pubs are at the heart of the community and provide a unique and essential gathering point, fostering a sense of belonging and where friendships are forged and deepened.

Our pubs offer a laid-back and safe environment where friends and families can enjoy quality time together, and people can come together and connect over shared experiences. Frequently hosting events, such as open mic nights, ‘Meet up Mondays’ at the Alexandra in Wimbledon to combat loneliness, weddings, or simply enjoying some rugby. Pubs are a vital part of British life, bringing people together to create lasting memories.

2024 Sustainability Report

Wrap Up

Time to dig out those pre-loved coats as we support Hands On London with their Wrap Up London campaign this winter to distribute up to 20 000 coats to those in need within the community. Simply drop one off with us between 22nd November – 6th December and we’ll pass it on.

Collecting from the following pubs:

Albert, Beaufort, Bulls Head Barnes, Bunch of Grapes, Cherry Tree, Clarence, Crown Twickenham, Dial Arch, Duke’s Head Putney, Finch’s, Founders Arms, Grove Balham, Hope and Anchor, King’s Arms Wandsworth, Lord Palmerston, Marquess of Anglesey, Old Ship Hammersmith, Orange Tree, Phoenix Victoria, Porchester, Rose and Crown, Shaftesbury, Smiths of Smithfield, Spread Eagle Wandsworth, Trafalgar Arms, Village Inn, Waterside, Wood House

Sourcing local, fresh and seasonal produce

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We take great pride in sourcing the best British day boat caught fish, ethically raised meats, game, and poultry, as well as artisanal cheeses and a wide variety of naturally grown fruits and vegetables. We work closely with local producers and suppliers to bring you these exceptional products.

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Our Pork – Dingley Dell

A third-generation family of farmers rear our free range, RSPCA assured pork on the East coast of Suffolk.

Our Crockery – Surrey Ceramics

With every piece hand-checked with a remarkable eye for detail, their ceramics truly showcase the very best of British craftmanship.

Cured Fish – Severn & Wye

With an incredibly impressive array of sustainability credentials, Severn & Wye are working towards having a zero-carbon footprint and absolutely no fish waste.

exterior view of The Spread Eagle, a Young's pub

Martin Denny - Forager

Martin’s incredible knowledge of the local wildlife and plants means that he can forage an array of ingredients for the business.

Paul Rhodes

From our Greenwich bakery, located directly behind Young's own Cutty Sark pub.

Nutbourne Tomatoes

A family run business, Gary has been growing tomatoes for over 40 years alongside his wife Jenny and son Gary Jnr.

Our partnership with Wooden Spoon

The Rugby Love explores the bonds created by the game, and the communities it crosses, and connects the pubs with people who gather to cheer on their teams with passion.

This year we’re partnering with Wooden Spoon to help deliver life-changing projects via the children’s rugby charity.

Funds will be supporting various initiatives, including School of Hard Knocks (getting people back on their feet through the sport), Assistant Dogs for the blind, Maddy’s Mark (positive mental health for women in rugby), Pass the Plate (a food bank initiative) and Natasha’s Law (charity supporting allergy awareness).

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Christmas Celebrations

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The festive season is a time for giving, which is why we celebrated the season by working with remarkable organisations supporting both people and the planet.

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Ecologi Trees

They pledge to plant an actual tree for every ‘cocktail tree’ sold in our pubs. This initiative with Pernod Ricard UK is estimated to remove up to 36 tonnes of CO2.

Charity Crackers

Our Christmas crackers are made from FSC certified recycled board with 10% of the sales being donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust with £4,770 raised in 2022.

Christmas dinner table with sausages, wine, and Young's beer

Green Christmas

Through our partnership with Ecologi in 2023 we planted 263 trees through this initiative.

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WrapUp London

We brought out the dray with several eager volunteers, to help collect over 400 coats on behalf of the charity from a selection of our pubs.

2024 Young’s Awards – Sustainable Pub of the Year Award

Chris Clatworthy, General Manager, has passionately championed sustainability at the Lass O’Richmond. His endeavours include community wildlife walks on Sundays, upcycling wooden pallets to grow the pubs own seasonal herb wall, creating a propagation station for customers to engage and take home, ‘waste not pickles’ bar snacks, volunteering to plant trees with Queen’s canopy to help maintain the eco system of Richmond Park, and of course, a best of seasonal British menu that boasts ingredients largely sourced within a 90-mile radius.

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