Heart of the Community

Do you go the extra mile for your community?

Our Heart of the Community Award recognises the people behind the pubs who do more than serve a pint. As key supporters of their communities, we want to spotlight the amazing stories that may go unnoticed and highlight the wider impact a pub truly has.

Nominate a pub or submit your story

To enter for the Heart of the Community Award, please fill in our form below with as much detail as possible. We want to hear the amazing things that you do for your local community, no matter how big or small.

Guide for Entrants and FAQs

View this guide for a better understanding of our Heart of the Community Award, and see examples of how other winners have made a positive impact.

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Nominate your local

Is your local the heart of your community? Provide the pub name and email below to recommend your favourite pub for the award, and help spotlight their amazing work.

Nominate a pub

Our Winners

View all of the venues that have officially been awarded with the Heart of the Community Award.

View our winners

My BII membership is great. I've found a lot of knowledge from the website, there's so much to help get the best out of my business.

Michael Dunn

Cayley Arms

I have used the HR helpline and in half an hour I received all the help I needed with my problem. Incredibly useful.

Alan Richard Morgan

Assembly Inn

The magazines are great to show younger members of staff so they can see and learn what's going on in the industry.

Laura Totten

The Crown Inn

I love the Trusted Partner directory. I know that if I need anything for my pub, I'll get good services for a good price.

Barry Dennis

The Anchor

The wider impact

Our Heart of the Community winners have raised money for one or more of the below charities. We want to spotlight the fantastic causes they have helped.