Drinks Trust CEO Ross Carter resigns after five years

The Drinks Trust has announced the resignation of Ross Carter, who has served as chief executive officer since July 2019. During his time with the charity, Carter has been instrumental in advancing its mission to support those in the drinks and hospitality industry, particularly those experiencing financial or wellbeing difficulties.

Drinks Trust Survey: Wellbeing key to success in hospitality

A recent study by The Drinks Trust highlights the critical role of proactive wellbeing support for the success of the drinks and hospitality industry. The annual Drinks Trust Industry Survey, conducted in partnership with Kingsland Drinks, reveals the challenges faced by industry professionals over the past year and outlines the importance of positive wellbeing initiatives.

New wellbeing initiative launched for nighttime economy workers in West Midlands

In response to the growing crisis of stress-related absences in the UK workforce, The Drinks Trust and The West Midlands Combined Authority have unveiled a pilot wellbeing programme tailored for Nighttime Economy Workers. Developed by The Drinks Trust, the initiative aims to address the pressing issue of mental health and wellbeing among employees.

Built on Trust: the work of our trade charity

In the first of a new quarterly column supporting The Drinks Trust, CEO Ross Carter outlines the important work the body does in ‘Assisting, Restoring and Developing’ the drinks and hospitality workforce.

The Drinks Trust launches wellbeing programme

After months of consultation with key industry partners, The Drinks Trust is launching its Business Advisory Programme (BAP) – conceived to meet the challenges that businesses face in designing and executing a meaningful wellbeing strategy.

Exclusive: The Drinks Trust launches ambitious Cost of Living Crisis Appeal

The Drinks Trust is looking to raise an unprecedented £230,000 with its new Cost of Living Crisis Appeal between now and the end of the year.

The Drinks Trust calls on industry to have its say in annual survey

The Drinks Trust has released its annual industry survey to help better understand the needs of the drinks and hospitality industry.

Guy Lawrence appointed chair of The Drinks Trust

The Drinks Trust has announced Guy Lawrence, CEO of Brockmans Gin, as its new chair following Troy Christensen’s two-year tenure. 

Alliance Wine partners with The Drinks Trust

Alliance Wine has announced a partnership with The Drinks Trust, to help provide care and support to people within the drinks industry.

The Drinks Trust announces campaign to help hospitality workers facing fuel poverty

Next month, the Drinks Trust will launch the Emergency Energy Poverty Fund, a dedicated grant-giving campaign to help vulnerable hospitality workers heat and power their homes.

The Drinks Trust expands board with four new trustees

The Drinks Trust has expanded its board of trustees with four new members, welcoming Nicky Forrest, Katy Keating, Jillian MacLean MBE and Laura Willoughby MBE.

Into the unknown with Ross Carter, The Drinks Trust

Lisa Riley meets with Ross Carter, whose short tenure as CEO of The Drinks Trust so far has taken him through a turbulent and unprecedented time.

The Drinks Trust gains Quintessential Brands as supporter

Quintessential Brands has signed up to support The Drinks Trust, marking the spirits company’s first official UK charity partner.  

The Drinks Trust launches End of Furlough Grant

The Drinks Trust has launched a grant to help those experiencing immediate financial hardship as a result of the end of the government’s furlough scheme, which winds up on 31 October. 

William Grant’s Standfast charity auction raises over £100,000

William Grant & Sons’ Standfast charity auction in support of The Drinks Trust and The Ben Scotland has raised a total of £100,409. 

The Drinks Trust reaches £1m milestone

The Drinks Trust has raised just over £1m via its campaign launched in March to support the people of the drinks industry who have been left in financial crisis as a result of coronavirus (Covid-19).   

Big changes as The Benevolent becomes The Drinks Trust

Drinks trade charity The Benevolent has rebranded as The Drinks Trust, it was announced at its annual fundraising ball at the Natural History Museum in London last night.

Saunders pinpoints 2020 as ‘revolutionary’ for The Benevolent

The Benevolent has revealed that there are “significant” plans in place to evolve the drinks industry charity in 2020.

Benevolent appoints former LWF head Ross Carter as its new CEO

The Benevolent has appointed former head of London Wine Fair (LWF) Ross Carter as its new CEO.

New head honcho for the LWF