Our Impact

Transforming Young Lives

The Distillers’ Charity’s work to support our mission is carried out through our three distinct grant-making programmes

Youth Action Fund

The Youth Action Fund’s portfolio of charities and impact monitoring is managed by Inspiring Scotland. From the Fund’s inception in January 2022, we have curated a portfolio of six charity delivery partners: Aberdeen Foyer, Action for Children, FARE Scotland, Street League, ENABLE Works as well as the Alcohol Education Trust.

Vocational Training and Education

The Worshipful Company of Distillers has for many years offered a programme of educational support, to help members of the drinks trade to acquire knowledge and appreciation of spirits, and increasingly to encourage new entrants to the industry. Thanks to funding from The Distillers’ Charity, this vital work in our industry continues to expand awarding grants to students helping them to fulfill their potential. The range of support has also adapted to meet the needs of the modern industry with initiatives including mentoring, work experience and seminars.

City and Livery Giving

Our City and Livery Giving supports members of the drinks industry who are suffering from hardship or mental health issues, while also working to help young people stay safe around alcohol. These principles and aims have been realised through key partnerships, which continued during 2022, with our support for The Drinks Trust, The Alcohol Education Trust and, as an increasingly active and prominent member of the Livery community in the City of London, the Lord Mayor’s Appeal for Future Youth Zone. In all these areas, the vision remains the same: to make a difference to young people, to help them fulfil their potential and improve their life chances, and to make a positive contribution to our communities. To learn more about each charity, click the relevant logo below.