The Woolpack: Quiz Nights That Fund a Village

Introduction

At The Woolpack in Burgess Hill, Tuesday quiz night isn’t just for fun - it’s a well-oiled fundraising machine that’s been supporting the local community for over 15 years. With a unique format, exceptional organisation, and a passion for giving back, The Woolpack has helped raise between £150,000 and £200,000 for schools, hospices, charities, sports clubs, and everything in between.

The Woolpack, Burgess Hill: Turning Quiz Nights into Lifelines for Local Causes

What they did

The pub runs a well-structured, high-impact quiz format designed specifically to help organisations raise money. The team at The Woolpack provides everything:

  • Quiz master, printed materials, and logistics
  • Chilli nacho or cheesy nacho suppers for added value
  • Flexible pricing model that allows up to £5 per guest to go directly to the organisation
  • Venue seating plans for up to 88 guests, creating potential revenues of up to £440 per quiz

In 2024 alone, The Woolpack supported more than 25 events for organisations including:

  • Alzheimer’s Research
  • St Peter & St James Hospice
  • Phoenix Women’s Football Club
  • Kangaroos (learning disabilities support)
  • Burgess Hill Rotary
  • Local schools, churches, guides, and junior football clubs

Organisations are also encouraged to run raffles and auctions with donated prizes such as Premier League hospitality tickets, local Airbnb weekends, or luxury airport transfers.

The community reaction

The Woolpack is widely known across Mid Sussex as a community-first pub. Organisers return year after year, new groups join the schedule, and patrons who attend fundraising events often return as regular customers. The pub’s welcoming, family-focused environment is especially appreciated by groups supporting children, the elderly, and those with additional needs.

Impact

In 2024, the fundraising programme raised an estimated £15,000, used for essentials like:

  • Football kits
  • Competition fees for acrobatics clubs
  • School supplies and preschool equipment
  • Travel and experiences for terminally ill children
  • Disaster relief support from the Rotary Club
  • Welfare for donkeys in the Holy Land
  • Supplies for Alzheimer’s care and spina bifida support

Beyond the numbers, the impact has been in strengthening the social fabric of the community, giving organisations the financial means to make a real difference.

Summary

The Woolpack has built one of the most successful and consistent fundraising models in the UK pub scene. With unwavering dedication, they provide a platform for causes to thrive while making their pub a beacon of generosity and fun.

About

The Woolpack

A long-standing community pub in Burgess Hill, known for its high-impact fundraising quiz nights and welcoming atmosphere.
The Woolpack, Howard Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8TS
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Local Constituency

Mid Sussex

Local MP

Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat MP)
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