Since 2009, the Rising Sun has developed strong links within the local community and has raised thousands of pounds for local and national good causes through charity fundraisers and sponsorship. We currently have connections with four local sports clubs, ensuring that local people of all ages can enjoy the community hub that the Rising Sun has now become!

Macmillan Cancer Support - £8,149.00
Good Cause of the Year 2012 / 2013

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan Cancer Support provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. The Rising Sun dedicates it's fundraising to memory of two very special friends, Mark Grainger (aged 41) and Stephen Fothergill (aged 38). Also see www.neilswalk.org.

Hampton Hill Cricket Club - £3,069.00
Sponsored 2011 & 2012 Seasons

Based in Bushy Park, Hampton Hill Cricket Club was founded in 1855 and recently celebrated 150 years in 2005. In 2010, HHCC received a devastating blow when fire completely destroyed their clubhouse. The club quickly came up with plans to rebuild the clubhouse andthe HHCC Phoenix Fund was formed.

Immediately after the fire, the Rising Sun offered to host the club in the absence of a clubhouse and the pub became the home of HHCC throughout the 2011 & 2012 seasons. The Rising Sun provided sponsorship in the form of complimentary cricket teas and fundraising at our weekly quiz night in 2011 and shirt sponsorship in 2012.

Twickenham RFC - £3,000.00
Sponsored 2011 / 2012 - Present

Twickenham RFC is thought to be the 11th oldest surviving rugby club in the world, and one of a handful of rugby clubs which can trace its heritage back to the formative years of rugby. As far back, in fact, as 1867. Nowadays with a brand new clubhouse, league success, and teams at all levels, Twickenham rugby club is a thriving community club and the Rising Sun to proud to be sponsoring the Club this season.

Teddington RFC Mini's - £2,500.00
Sponsoring 2012 / 2013 Season

Teddington RFC is a successful, inclusive rugby club, run for and by the people of Teddington, Middlesex and surrounding areas. Based in Bushy Park, hence the "Antlers" cry of our supporters, the club run a range of men's, women's, junior and mini's sides.

The Rising Sun is delighted to be and official shirt sponsor of the Teddington RFC Mini's for the forthcoming 2012 / 2013 season.

Hampton Hill Junior School - £1,109.00
Good Cause - Summer 2012

Hampton Hill has a strong family presence and as such, the Rising Sun are delighted to raising funds for Hampton Hill Junior School through our weekly quiz night throughout Summer 2012. The first school opened in 1851, transferring to its current site in 1928. Through the dedicated hard work and determination of the school's staff, parents and governors, the school is one the most highly respected schools in the area.

The Greenwood Centre - £213.00
Comedy Night - 8 May 2012

The Greenwood Centre, located in School Road, Hampton Hill is a well-equipped and affordable venue for community and support groups, counsellors and therapists. Widely used for educational, social, recreational and therapeutic activities.

Th Rising Sun and "Stand Up & Laugh" donated a percentage of the ticket price from one of our comedy nights to The Greenwood Centre, plus additional donations.

Help for Heroes - £2,059.00
Fundraising night

Help for Heroes was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry in October 2007 out of a desire to help the wounded Servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. The message of the charity is simple: We are strictly non political and non critical; we simply want to help.

The Rising Sun was delighted to be a part of the Great British Pub Tour by crooner Frankie Martin. Raising over £2K at our event, Frankie went on to raise over £140K for the cause.

London 2018 "OUT-100" Campaign - £100.00
Sponsored 2013

Following the phenomenal success of London 2012 and the recent successful bids for the World Athletics and Paralympic World Athletic Championships in 2017, our great city is now bidding to host another great sporting event - The Gay Games. Open to all, regardless of sexual orientation, age or ability, The Gay Games attracts over 12,000 participants from 70 nations, making it the largest sporting event in the world! If successful, the Gay Games will take place at the 2012 Olympic Park. By 100 people donating £100 to the OUT-100 Campaign, the bid can be finalised. Check out the website at www.london2018.info.

Shooting Star Children's Hospice - £2,541.00
Sponsored 2009 - 2011

Under the leadership of Vernon Watts, the Rising Sun proudly raised money for the Shooting Star Children's Hospice for the first two years of our fundraising campaign. The aim of SSCH is to make every day count for children and teenagers with life-limiting conditions - and their families.

ICR Everyman Campaign - £900.00
Sponsored Walk 2009

Everyman is an appeal set up by The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) to raise money for its research into prostate and testicular cancer. In May 2009, Rising Sun Landlord Neil Pyper completed a sponsored walk across London, from West Ham to Twickenham, a distance of some 18 miles and raised £900.00 for this worthy cause.

Hampton Hill Traders' Association
Member since 2010

The Traders' Association has existed in Hampton Hill in one form or another for over 40 years. It works closely with all the businesses on the High Street and the surrounding area, and liaises with the residents via the Hampton Hill Association.

The local police have acknowledged that Hampton Hill is a very low crime area but are working hard to ensure it stays this way and have recently launched a PubWatch scheme in the area and are currently implementing a ShopWatch radio scheme.

Harlequins Rugby
Official Greene King IPA Harlequins Rugby Supporters Pub

Hampton Hill is located just 2 miles away from Twickenham, the home of England Rugby and the mighty Harlequins! The Rising Sun became an official Greene King Rugby Supporters Pub for both the England team and the Harlequins in 2010 are as such we host regular screenings for local rugby fans.

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