Beer profits used to help wildlife charity

East Sussex WRAS handled more than 1,000 casualties in June 2023 - a record for a single month

A community brewery is donating the profit from its latest beer to a wildlife charity that helps rescue sick, injured and orphaned wildlife in Sussex.

Money raised from the new IPA brew made by The Hastings Project will go to East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS).

The Hastings Project brews beer to raise money for local charitable and community projects.

The gift will allow WRAS to fund a new microscope and blood analysis machine to improve and speed up treatment and care, a brewery spokesperson said.

Money raised from beer sales will go towards a new microscope and blood analysis machine

Previous recipients have included Hastings Voluntary Action, the Refugee Buddy Project and Little Gate Supported Employment.

WRAS, which is based in the village of Whitesmith, near Hailsham, has grown to help 5,000 animal casualties every year.

It recently launched an appeal for funds following a record year of activity.

Service founder Trevor Weeks said: "Having community support from groups like this is really important to us and gives a huge boost to us in helping local wildlife."

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