Our partnership with Greene King

In 2024, Macmillan and Greene King celebrated 12 years of partnership. The UK’s leading pub company and brewer continues to go above and beyond. Over £2 million has already been raised during 2024, bringing the total raised since our partnership began in 2012, to an outstanding £20 million. This money is helping to fund Macmillan Professionals who in turn help thousands of people living with and affected by cancer.

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: “Pubs have always been at the heart of communities, and that has never been clearer than now, when our dedicated pub teams and our amazing customers have come together to support a cause that is close to the hearts of so many. 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.”