Keynsham pub raises almost £100,000 for charity in 12 months.

The New Inn on Bath Hill, Keynsham, raised £99,000 over 12 months for Operation Community Hamper and Dogs Friends as part of Craft Union’s 'Make It A Million' campaign, which raised £1,358,422 nationwide.

The New Inn on Bath Hill in Keynsham raised £99,000 for charity over a 12-month period. This effort was part of Craft Union pubs' 'Make It A Million' campaign across the UK. The wider campaign reached a total of £1,358,422. The New Inn supported two local charities: Operation Community Hamper and Dogs Friends. Key details: - The New Inn raised £99,000 for its two chosen charities during the year-long drive. - Operation Community Hamper began five years ago and the pub acted as a year-round drop-off hub, using its skittle alley to store donations. - The pub donated about £3,000 to Dogs Friends and regularly collects bedding, blankets and food for the charity. - Fundraising activities included a 24-hour danceathon, ongoing bar collections, community events, and a bake sale where two local girls sold more than 200 cookies. - Operation Community Hamper has distributed more than £96,000 worth of hampers and gifts donated by local people. - Local groups taking part included regulars, businesses, schools and Brownie groups. Summary: The fundraising provided substantial local support to food and animal charities and reflected broad community involvement. Undetermined at this time.