Hook Norton Brewery Hosts Oxford Brewers Alliance As Four Charities Receive £12,000 Boost

Hook Norton Brewery proudly opened its doors on Wednesday, 3rd June, to host the latest monthly meeting of the Oxford Brewers Alliance (OBA).

The evening combined world-class technical brewing insights with a major celebration of local charitable giving.

A £12,000 Boost for Worthy Causes

A total of £12,000 was gifted between 4 very deserving charities

Before the evening’s formal presentations got underway, the Alliance marked the incredible success of the Oxford Beer Week. Generously sponsored by the Witney Branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the multi-year festival initiative successfully raised a massive £12,000 for charitable purposes.

Four distinct charities were presented with donations of £3,000 each during an informal ceremony:

• Helen & Douglas House – Providing vital hospice care for local children.

• The Licensed Trade Charity – Supporting individuals working in the drinks industry.

• The Earth Trust – Championing environmental sustainability and green spaces.

• NOXAIDUK – Providing critical humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

In a poignant moment captured outside the brewery, members of the Oxford Brewers Alliance and the charity recipients gathered for a group photo in front of a fire engine. The vehicle is slated to be driven directly to Ukraine by NOXAIDUK to assist in ongoing emergency relief efforts.

Science, Sales, and Solidarity

Following the presentations, attendees were treated to a deep-dive technical lecture from Steph Brindley PhD, representing Crisp Malt, who shared the latest advancements and insights into malting science with the region’s top independent brewers.

Reflecting on the high turnout, Alena Hemingway, Head of Sales and Marketing at Little Ox Brewing, reached out to thank the network on behalf of the OBA committee (Rick, Mattias, Ian, and Joe):

“It was nice to see so many of us last night, what a great turnout and a fantastic talk. Big thanks to James for hosting.”

Hook Norton Brewery is delighted to continue supporting the OBA, fostering collaboration across Oxfordshire’s vibrant brewing community while helping to drive meaningful support for local and international charities alike.