Andover Tap wins award for raising £60,000 for charity

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:28 · Archive

The Andover Tap has won a Business in the Community Award after raising nearly £60,000 for local charities.

The Andover Tap received the Business in the Community Award at the Test Valley Business Awards on Saturday, 17 October. Judges praised the pub for making generosity and community spirit part of its everyday work.

Co-owner Paula Grant said the pub has raised nearly £60,000 for local charities over the past three to four years. In 2025, it raised nearly £20,000 for Naomi House & Jacksplace through events including quizzes, food nights and a group skydive, which alone raised £11,000. Fundraising efforts have since shifted to support Andover Young Carers, with auctions, sporting challenges and regular events raising thousands more.

The pub was also commended for supporting vulnerable regulars, welcoming local groups and musicians, supporting nearby producers and helping to restore a historic pub as a community meeting place. Co-owner Tim Abram said: 'We do it because we care about the community that we live and work in. It's the community that comes together in our venue that has really won this award.' The pub plans to continue its regular social nights, food evenings and workshops.

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• The Andover Tap wins award after raising nearly £60,000 for local charitiesA pub has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the community.Andover Advertiser · 22 Oct, 05:00
• The Andover Tap wins award after raising nearly £60,000 for local charitiesA pub has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the community.Romsey Advertiser · 22 Oct, 05:00

In this story: The Andover Tap · Naomi House & Jacksplace · Andover Young Carers · Test Valley · Andover · Tim Abram · Paula Grant

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