Our partnership with Greene King

In 2022, Macmillan and Greene King celebrated 10 years of partnership, bringing the total raised since our partnership began in 2012, to an incredible £14 million. The UK’s leading pub company and brewer continues to go above and beyond and in the first 4 months of 2023, raised £1 million to support Macmillan’s Emergency Grants Appeal and bringing the fundraising total to an outstanding £15 million.

Having originally set out to raise £1 million over 3 years, Greene King exceeded its target a year early and the partnership continues to go from strength to strength. The money raised currently funds Macmillan professionals and nurses, supporting people with emotional, medical and practical support to people living with cancer in the UK.

Team members in its 1,600 pubs across the country host a wide range of fundraising events such as quiz nights, brave the shaves, coffee mornings and collections, as well as menu donations, which have all been generously supported by its customers. Team members also take on a host of personal challenges including skydives, boat races, marathons, Mighty Hikes and cycling tours across Europe, demonstrating the awe-inspiring lengths the business is willing to go to support those in need.

Customers have also played an important role in helping to raise money in Greene King pubs, restaurants and hotels. They have pulled together in their local communities by donating via Pennies, the digital charity box, and those guests with a sweet tooth have raised money by selecting a dessert, which includes a donation to Macmillan.

Nick Mackenzie, Chief Executive Officer for Greene King, said:

'Our incredible team members have put their all behind raising money. I’d like to thank our customers, who have been so supportive and generous in helping us raise record-breaking amounts for Macmillan.'