The Bleeding Wolf in Scholar Green, under the leadership of Jen and her team, is more than just a pub—it’s a community sanctuary. Since 2019, it has blossomed into a hub of compassion, support, and meaningful connections. From championing local charities to fighting loneliness with their unique Bisto Table initiative, the Bleeding Wolf exemplifies the true spirit of a community pub.
The pub runs a wide array of initiatives that support the local community, particularly the elderly and isolated:
- Bisto Table: Every Sunday, four seats are reserved for people who would otherwise eat alone. Guests include the bereaved, the elderly, and those facing isolation, all enjoying a Sunday roast in good company.
- Support for the Elderly: Provides Christmas lunches every Friday for pensioners during the festive season.
- Charity Fundraising:
- Raised £1,700 for Help for Heroes through bingo.
- Raised over £1,000 through Macmillan coffee mornings.
- Ongoing fundraising and support for Greyhound Gap through dog shows and in-pub collections.
- Support for Alzheimer’s Groups: Staff volunteer at local village hall groups, and a memory tree in the pub allows families to honour lost loved ones.
- Events and Community Groups:
- Hosts a photography club and local historian talks.
- Offers CPR training and provides free use of the function room for memorials and family celebrations.
- Everyday Kindness: Delivers groceries and meals to elderly locals who cannot get out and checks in on regulars when they don’t appear.
The pub is deeply loved and trusted by locals. Patrons often describe it as “a second home,” and praise Jen’s team for their genuine compassion. Locals have formed lasting friendships through events like the Bisto Table, and the pub’s presence has helped create a more connected, caring community.
The Bleeding Wolf has had a measurable, lasting effect on its community. Through its social initiatives, it has addressed loneliness, supported health charities, educated locals through CPR training, and created a vital space for remembrance, friendship, and care. The team’s efforts have raised over £4,000 for various causes while supporting individuals and families in their daily lives.
From Sunday roasts shared by strangers who become friends, to community-led fundraising that changes lives, the Bleeding Wolf shows the extraordinary things a pub can do. With Jen and her team at the helm, it continues to be a place of warmth, care, and community connection.
