J.W. Lees Brewery, Christie fundraiser

J.W. Lees is Manchester’s oldest brewery, based in Middleton since 1828. They own around 40 managed pubs, inns and hotels, and let a further 100 pubs to their pub partners.

From July 2024 to July 2025, J.W. Lees were a charity of the year partner of The Christie Charity. A charity of the year partnership with The Christie Charity is a fantastic way to engage your colleagues in fun activities and events, working together to raise vital funds that will change the lives of cancer patients both now and in the future.

J.W. Lees’ charity of the year partnership raised just under an amazing £21,700 for The Christie Charity. Amazing fundraising like this helps us keep supporting cancer patients and their loved ones, over and above what the NHS can fund.

A photo of a man from J.W. Lees Brewery and John from The Christie Charity standing on a stage and holding a big cheque for The Christie Charity.

“Over the past year, it has been a privilege for our pubs and Support Office teams across the Northwest and North Wales to support The Christie Charity as our nominated charity partner. The Christie’s incredible work touches countless lives, and we have been proud to play our part in raising vital funds to support patients and their families.

“From pub quiz nights, raffles, and charity auctions to family fun days, bake sales, and sporting challenges, our teams have shown true creativity and commitment in rallying communities together. The enthusiasm and generosity of both our staff and customers has been inspiring, helping us raise a fantastic total while strengthening community spirit.

Partnering with The Christie Charity has been hugely rewarding, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support such a vital organisation.

J.W. Lees Brewery, Christie fundraisers

If your business wants to become a charity of the year partner of The Christie Charity, please email our corporate team at the-christie.appeals.companies@nhs.net or sign up on our Charity of the year page.