Butcombe Group Earns Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing Award at LTC Awards 2026
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Butcombe Group has received the Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing award for operators under 250 sites at the 2026 Licensed Trade Charity Awards. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to employee mental health and wellbeing initiatives, including partnerships and support programs.
Butcombe Group's Recognition
At the 2026 Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) Awards held on October 1st, Butcombe Group was honored with the Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing award for operators with fewer than 250 sites. This accolade reflects the company's dedication to enhancing the wellbeing of its employees within the licensed hospitality sector.
Commitment to Employee Wellbeing
Judges commended Butcombe Group's people-first strategy, which is informed by colleague feedback. Key initiatives that contributed to the award include:
- Partnership with The Burnt Chef Project
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing hub
- Network of Mental Health First Aiders
- Financial wellbeing support
- ‘Returnity Leave’ policy for significant life events
Cat Moseley, Chief Experience Officer at Butcombe Group, expressed pride in receiving this recognition, emphasizing their focus on creating a supportive workplace culture. She stated that their approach is centered on continuously adapting their services based on employee needs.
Ongoing Support for Charities
In addition to their internal wellbeing initiatives, Butcombe Group has actively supported LTC through various fundraising efforts. Most recently, in September 2026, they collaborated with Hawkstone to produce Hops & Glory, a limited-edition pale ale, which has raised £15,500 for LTC and the mental health charity, Shout. This initiative contributes to wellbeing efforts across the hospitality and farming sectors.