Greene King celebrates a record breaking £3.9m fundraising total for Macmillan Cancer Support

Greene King celebrates a record breaking £3.9m fundraising total for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2024 and announces pledge to cancer support line

Greene King, is celebrating another record-breaking fundraising year for its long-term charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support, having raised an impressive £3.9m during 2024, its highest yearly fundraising total to date.

This remarkable achievement follows the announcement last year that the business had reached £20 million, marking 12 years of dedicated partnership and tireless fundraising efforts across its pubs, breweries, and support centres.

£3.9 million could pay for more than 100,000 hours of support from Macmillan Nurses or for more than 50 Macmillan Nurses for a whole year, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential support.*

The pub company and brewer has also announced that starting in January 2025, the first six months of fundraising will be specifically directed towards supporting Macmillan’s Support Line, which is a lifeline for those living with cancer and their loved ones, offering confidential support by telephone, email, and webchat.

Trained professionals provide emotional support, practical information, and guidance on a wide range of issues, from understanding diagnosis and treatment options to managing finances and accessing local services. This invaluable service ensures that no one has to face cancer alone, providing comfort and advice at every step of the journey.

Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Greene King, expressed his pride in the company’s extraordinary fundraising achievements: "This wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our team members and generosity of our customers, whose continued passion for this incredible charity has resulted in yet another record-breaking year of fundraising.

“Our pubs are at the heart of their communities, so for the first half of this year we’re directing all of our fundraising to the Support Line, so that more people can access Macmillan's help when they need it the most.”

Gemma Peters, Chief Executive at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “The team at Greene King is serious about fundraising and 2024 was no different for them, as they raised an awesome £3.9 million.

“We have been proud partners for over 12 years now and I’m always impressed by how committed and creative the team is, doing everything they can to raise more money than the year before. Last year they did everything from sponsored head shaves to bike rides - including pub quizzes of course! - and we’re hugely grateful.

“A massive thanks to all Greene King team members and customers who were involved, as this money will make a huge difference in helping us to ensure that everyone living with cancer in the UK gets the best care possible. I can’t wait to see what we achieve by working together in 2025.”