Social value
Recognising and protecting the social value of pubs
From high streets to neighbourhoods, pubs act as social anchors, bringing people together, supporting community life and shaping the character of places across the country.
The True Economic and Social Value of Pubs
Punch Pubs & Co, one of the largest pub companies in the UK with around 1,250 pubs, partnered with Northumbria University Newcastle to research and develop a fuller understanding of the value its pubs generate for the communities they serve.
The study evaluates both economic impact (employment, wages, suppliers, multiplier effects) and social value (community engagement, wellbeing, identity, and informal support networks).
Our analysis also explores how pubs help address wider social challenges such as loneliness, isolation, declining civic spaces, and local economic inequalities.
How Brewing and Pubs Drive Economic Growth
The UK’s modern Industrial Strategy proposes: ‘A long-term plan to get Britain’s future back’. It aims to ‘unlock our country’s potential by transforming the business environment and supporting future industries.’ The strategy targets eight sectors for growth; our inquiry was launched to discover what it might mean for the UK’s brewing and pub sector.
Pubs Power Sport
Unlocking the impact of pubs on community sport
Across the UK, pubs are quietly powering something our nation needs more than ever: physical activity and community wellbeing. They are where activity starts and connection follows; where the walk, the run, the match and the celebration often begin and end.
Resources & Action
Armed Forces Covenant
We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families across the industry.
By signing the Covenant we pledge to recognise the skills, experiences, and contributions of the Armed Forces community, and help the sector ensure the community faces no disadvantage in accessing employment, services, or opportunities.
The Open to All Charter
The Charter was developed with the BBPA’s members to promote workplaces that attract and retain a diverse workforce.
By committing to inclusive recruitment, fair treatment and strong support for employees, the Charter strengthens the sector’s ability to develop skilled teams and create sustainable employment opportunities.
Challenge 21 and Challenge 25
The BBPA’s Challenge 21 scheme has been raising awareness among publicans and their staff of the need to be vigilant in preventing underage sales for over 20 years. The scheme serves as a reminder to customers that it is against the law to purchase alcohol if you are under 18, or to purchase alcohol on behalf of someone who is under 18.
World Cup Guidance
Our World Cup guidance, produced in partnership with UKHospitality, the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the Local Government Association and the National Police Chiefs’ Council aims to encourage police, licensing authorities and the licensed trade to work together to ensure the safe and successful showing of football tournaments in pubs.
Long Live the Local
Our Long Live The Local Campaign exists to save pubs in communities across the UK through reducing the unfair tax burden on our sector.
Add your support, it only takes two minutes but could help your beloved local stay open.
Joint Member Survey
Each quarter, the BBPA along with other hospitality trade bodies (the British Institute of Innkeeping, Hospitality Ulster and UKHospitality) survey our members across a range of topics to gauge sentiment and collect data on business operations.
The responses represent approximately a wide range of hospitality sites across the UK.
Latest Employment & Skills Consultations
The government is seeking views through open consultations related to employment and workforce policy as part of its Employment Rights Act.
England Pub Business Rates Calculator
We have developed a practical and easy to use calculator to help publicans estimate what their business rates are likely to be.