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For any candidate wanting to take Essentials in Brewing or Essentials in Distilling Course working in a support role in industry and hospitality based in the UK

The Drinks Trust

The Drinks Trust is the UK drinks industry community organisation. Since 1886, The Drinks Trust (formerly The Benevolent) has provided care and support to the people who form the drinks industry workforce, both past and present. 

Today, the Drinks Trust provides education and training alongside practical, emotional and financial support for those currently working, or who have worked, in the UK drinks industry. The Drinks Trust is run by drinks industry professionals, funded by drinks industry partners and supported by thousands of drinks industry fundraisers, volunteers and contributors.

The Drinks Trust and the CIBD are working together to provide economic support for those candidates who would like to take the Essentials in Brewing or Essentials in Distilling Course and are based in the UK. 

Eligibility criteria

  • Must be 18 or over
  • Must be resident of UK with NI number
  • Must have UK bank account
  • Must be able to provide up to 300 words about why this course will help their career
  • No prior work experience needed

As a guideline for approval, applicants must have either less than £2,000 in their current and savings bank accounts or earning less than £26,000 per annum. The assessment will be made on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration exceptions to the above guideline. If you're in doubt about being eligible, please submit the application and the Develop Team will assess your case.

Documents needed

  • Your National Insurance Number
  • Bank statements
  • 300 words about why this course will help their career