Chris O'Reilly landlord of the Ranelagh Arms at the Wells & Co Pub Partner Awards
Pub landlord Chris O’Reilly is a man with community at his heart. The landlord of The Ranelagh Arms has raised more than £160,000 over his 18 years behind the bar at the pub in Wellingborough through regular events such as golf days, sponsored walks, meat raffles, quiz nights and lotteries – even a swear jar.
This year alone Chris and his customers and staff have raised just over £6,250 for Macmillan Cancer Support, previous amounts having been split among charities close to regulars’ hearts.
And his efforts have been recognised at the Wells & Co brewery annual awards, when he was named Fundraiser of the Year.
Wells & Co retail director Shirley Couchman said: “We are immensely proud of Chris and his hard work and dedication to charitable fundraising throughout the years. He has gone above and beyond with his efforts and should be incredibly proud of his achievements. Pubs are a central hub of our communities and Chris’ efforts just go to show how valuable an asset pubs are in helping others.”