Community Charity Fundraising at The Bricklayers Arms Crowborough

Bricks in the Community

The Bricklayers Arms is more than just a pub; it's a long-standing pillar of the community.

Over the years, The Bricks has supported many groups and organisations in the local area and continues to host fundraising events throughout the year that make a real difference in the lives of those living in and around Crowborough.

We love to put the fun in fundraising!

Keep an eye on our fundraising events below for opportunities to get involved, or just make a much-needed donation.

Bill's Legacy

Bill is in every part of the fabric of The Bricklayers Arms, the pub he took over with his wife Dawn in February 2008. A huge character in the Crowborough community, it was said of Bill that he never suffered fools gladly. A huge, mischievous sense of humour and fun, Bill would often get right into the swing of any theme night the pub hosted.

One, now legendary, night also included, perhaps questionably, the wearing of a pair of over-snug gold hot pants and you may be unlucky enough to glimpse the photographic evidence when next in the pub.

In September 2023, Bill suffered a cardiac arrest and we tragically lost him.

Dawn has since been building on Bill’s lagacy with The Bill Stephen Memorial Fund which funds and maintains public access defibrillator units in the Crowborough area. Starting with a defibrillator unit based at The Bricklayers Arms, Dawn has gone on to secure funding for 8 more units with the many thousands of pounds raised. Dawn’s hard work raising funds for The Bill Stephen Memorial Fund was recognised by the BBC Make A Difference Awards 2024, winning The Great Neighbour Award.

Dawn is President of The Crowborough Community First Responders - a team of trained volunteers who work in partnership with the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust to attend emergency 999 calls in the area - and has since qualified as a First Responder.

Fundraising & Charity Events

Saturday 19th July 2025

Music in the Gardens

The Bricklayers Arms is delighted to support this wonderful event which raises funds for the Crowborough Community First Responders. Enjoy the beautiful gardens of Stone Cross House with stunning views over the South Downs, bring a blanket or chair to settle down and enjoy the live music.

Midnight Cannonball is a power trio playing old-school music - think authentic blues, rock'n'roll, swing, jump, jazz and more.

There's a licensed bar, hot drinks, sweets and treats and fundraising tombola.

Tickets are £15 Adult / £8 Children / £40 family. For all information and online ticket sales, click here.

2-6pm

Ticket Only

Sunday 24th August 2025

Charity Barbecue

An afternoon of fun, friends and fantastic barbecue food.

This is a charity fundraiser to raise money for defibrillators in the Crowborough area, in memory of Bill.

Featuring entertainment from the John Lake Quartet.

3pm

Bring Cash

Sunday 28th September 2025

Fundraising Sunday Roast

Join us at The Bricklayers Arms for a delicious Sunday Roast.

Proceeds from the lunch will go to The Bill Stephen Memorial Fund and Public Access Defibrillators.

Booking is essential - please call 01892 668786 to book your table - spaces are limited so earlybirds won't be disappointed!

12-3pm

Fundraiser

Sunday 26th October 2025

Big Charity Quiz Night

Always a sell-out. Always a fun evening. Get a team together, book your place (as early as possible) for a wonderful community evening raising money for the Bill Stephen Memorial Fund which funds and maintains defibrillators in the Crowborough area.

Expect a full range of topics to test everyone’s general knowledge with music and picture rounds. To book your table, call 01892 668786. Buffet is also served.

9pm

£1 per player