Our social impact

We believe education has the power to transform lives.ÌýBeyond delivering world-class drinks qualifications, we’re committed to making a difference through our social impact initiatives.These include scholarships and funded education programmes that support underrepresented communities and promote greater inclusivity within the drinks industry. By partnering with like-minded organisations around the world, we aim to help to build a more accessible, equitable and sustainable future.

Our impact in numbers to date

Our social impact in numbers since launching the programme in August 2023.

Through bursaries and social impact projects.

Through bursaries and social impact projects.

Spanning EMEA, APAC and the Americas.

Spanning EMEA, APAC and the Americas.

Across education, charity and industry sectors.

Across education, charity and industry sectors.

Our focus areas

We focusÌýour efforts where they can make the greatest impact.

  • Access and inclusionÌý– Opening doors for underrepresented groups in the drinks industry

  • Global partnershipsÌý– Collaborating with organisations worldwide to expand reach and impact

  • Education fundingÌý– Providing scholarships and subsidised programmes

  • Sustainability in educationÌý– Supporting a more resilient and responsible industry

Scholarships in Angola

A group of graduates with their certificates in Angola

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Level 1 Award in Wines graduates celebrate Angola’s first certified wine training.

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Women in Beer

A group of women in high-vis in a malt house

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø partnered with Women in Beer to support women’s career progression in the beer industry through education, mentorship, and community.

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Scholarships for women in India

Indian flag waving in wind

Sonal Holland's Wine Academy empowers women with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø scholarships and mentorship to build careers in the wine industry.

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Developing wine talent in South Africa

Proud south african wine students

Each year, 50 PYDA students receive funding to complete the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Level 2 Award in Wines.

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Building skills and opportunities in the Solomon Islands

Solomon Island wine graduates

Providing Solomon Islands hospitality professionals with new skills and pathways for career progression through ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø education.

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Empowering rising hospitality talent in China

Chinese wine bursary wset students

How ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is opening doors for aspiring hospitality students in China through bursary-funded wine education.

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Want to get involved?

We’re always open to new partnerships that help us widen access to drinks education. If your organisation is interested in collaborating, please get in touch atÌýpartnerships@wsetglobal.com.