Sales of Shearer’s Beer – created to support the North East-based Alan Shearer Foundation – have already raised more than £6,000 to help families in need.
Shearer’s Beer is brewed by Heaton-based Anarchy Brewery to raise funds for the Alan Shearer Centre in Newcastle. The centre, operated by St Cuthbert’s Care and supported by the Alan Shearer Foundation, offers free use of sensory spaces and specialist leisure facilities to families living with complex disabilities.
In an ongoing commitment, Anarchy makes a donation to the foundation from every can and pint sold – and to-date it has raised £6,150.
The beer – which is available online and across bars and venues in the North East – launched last year in response to the Raise Your Hand to Help appeal – a call to raise the £320,000 needed each year to keep the centre free at the point of use.
Handing the donation to the charity, Anarchy Brewery manager Phil Beaty said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to support such a fantastic charity, which provides state of the art facilities for those who need it most. We are just getting started with our fundraising endeavours. We are super exited for the future and would like to thank everyone who has purchased the beer.”
Matt Bowmaker, director of the Alan Shearer Foundation, said: “This is a brilliant result and a huge credit to Anarchy and everyone who has bought a pint or a can. Every sale helps keep the Alan Shearer Centre free for families that need it and this £6,150 will make a real difference. We’re gearing up for a massive year and support like this is what makes the big stuff possible.”
Shearer’s Beer is available at bars and retail outlets across the North East – including The Strawberry, Fenwick and Shark Bar in Newcastle; The Blackbird in Ponteland; Enjoy Beer in Morpeth; and the Northumberland Arms at Felton. It is also available online at anarchybrewco.com
