THE much-loved Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival returned this year from August 6th to 8th, raising over £14,000 for Settle Victoria Hall and The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.
Held at the iconic Settle Victoria Hall, the world’s oldest surviving music hall, the free-to-enter family-friendly festival welcomed locals, visitors and beer enthusiasts to enjoy a carefully curated selection of ales and refreshing ciders, alongside live music across the three days.
Every pint served helped support both Settle Victoria Hall, enabling it to continue delivering arts, culture and community activities, and The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, which provides free respite holidays for children and their families across Yorkshire facing some of life’s toughest challenges.
Founded by Tanya and Mark Wildsmith, the annual festival is always popular in attendance, and 2026 was no different. This year, Rathbones was the headline sponsor and Walker Foster Solicitors were the programme and barrel sponsor.
The proceeds from the festival will be shared between the local charities, with over £7,000 going to The Principle Trust. This could enable seven children facing adversity to experience a week-long respite break with their family, including a food hamper, giving them time to rest, reconnect and make memories that last.
Kerry Magson, Partnerships and Engagement Manager at The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, said:
“The Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival is a brilliant example of the community spirit we have here in Settle, while also bringing people from further afield together to enjoy a great day out while supporting two local brilliant causes. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who organised, attended and supported the festival. Their generosity will make a real difference, helping us continue our mission of providing much-needed respite breaks for children and families across Yorkshire.”
The funds raised will help The Principle Trust continue its vital work. Since its launch in 2011 by founder Mike Davies MBE, the charity has provided respite breaks for more than 6,300 children from across the region through its respite homes in Blackpool, Filey and the Lake District. The respite homes allow children facing adversity – including mental health challenges- the chance to enjoy life-changing breaks away from their daily struggles.
