Marston's PLC

Earlier this week we were delighted to welcome shareholders, analysts, and new potential investors to our 2024 Capital Markets Day. It was great to see so many attendees in-person as we presented our updated growth strategy and financial targets as we enter a new chapter as a pure play hospitality business.   Our strategy centres on creating a high margin, highly cash generative local pub company based on differentiated formats and a brand portfolio that is naturally balanced to appeal across a range of consumer segments. It also prioritises guest satisfaction by delivering tailored, high-quality experiences for our customers.   The strategy will see us focus on driving revenue growth ahead of the market, delivering sustained EBITDA margin expansion and £50m+ recurring free cash flow in the near term.   A recording of the event and a copy of the presentation can be found on our investor website here: https://lnkd.in/eH69qBDB   #growth #guestsatisfaction #leadingoperatingmodel #localpubcompany

What a year it’s been for our L&D team, particularly when it comes to being recognised for their achievements and efforts in the digital learning and apprenticeship space. A massive well done and thank you to everybody that’s been involved in driving our agenda, and championing our business 🙌 We can’t wait to see what FY24/25 brings 🥳 #WherePeopleMakePubs

💥NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK DAY SEVEN: MEN’S NETWORK💥 Today’s the last day of National Inclusion Week! We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about inclusion at Marston’s. So, to wrap things up, let’s find out about our Men’s network. Mental health matters – and when it comes to men’s mental health, let’s break the stigma and make an impact! 🧠 The Men’s Network brings men and allies together in a safe and supportive environment to create positive change. The Burnt Chef Project is a charity which advocates for mental health support and education for the worldwide hospitality trade. We’ve partnered with them for a number of years, raising £40,000 for them last year. 👟 What’s more, our partnership with them informs our Inclusion Networks, helping us to develop the support we offer our people, support our goals of make a positive impact and prioritise mental health for everyone. As part of this, our people have been completing the ‘Marston’s Mile’ a fundraising and awareness initiative in support of the Burnt Chef Project. All September long, we’ve been walking one mile (or more!) every single day. The Burnt Chef Project 🖤 Join our inclusive workplace 👉 https://bit.ly/4em2Fh8 #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #EDI

💥NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK DAY SIX: SOCIAL NETWORK💥 Our vibrant Social Network is a dedicated group of people who organise and host fundraising events at our Head Office, bringing people together to celebrate inclusion and raise awareness and funds for Marston’s Charitable Foundation. 🥳 We're incredibly proud to share that these events have raised an impressive £10,000 this financial year! This is donated to our Charitable Foundation who use the money to support charitable organisations close to the hearts of our pubs, our teams, and their communities. ❤️ Our charitable impact this past year includes: 🤝 The Big Spring Giveaway, where we donated £500 each to 10 charities, including supporting the training and care of Ozzy the Sensory Dog at a local school, and supporting Dancing With Dementia. 🤝 Brodie’s Fund, where we contributed £4,500 to life-saving allergy treatment for the granddaughter of our Manager at The Wirral One Hundred. 🤝 Defibrillator funding - we've topped up fundraising for defibrillators in three of our pubs and aim to contribute the final £250 for any pub that needs it. We’re looking forward to making even more of an impact for charity as our social calendar continues! Join our inclusive workplace 👉 https://bit.ly/3XOTXSZ #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #EDI

💥NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK DAY FIVE: WOMEN’S NETWORK💥 Yesterday, we celebrated the incredible women in our Marston's family at our annual Women to Watch Awards , hosted by our Women’s Network. It was a powerful night of recognition and inspiration, highlighting the exceptional contributions of our female co-workers across the Pub Support Centre and Pub teams. 🏆✨ A huge congrats to our winners: Unsung Hero: Elysha Breden - Openings Trainer Inspirational Woman of the Year: Sarah-Jayne McCormack - Head of EPOS Systems & Projects Woman of Courage: Anita Dass - Senior People Operations Manager The Nurturing Others Award: Vicky Gaunt - Head of Legal Services Outstanding Team Member: Elizabeth Giddings - Assistant Manager, Fields at Aylesford Our Women's Network actively works to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace. By continuously seeking feedback from our people, we identify their needs and implement meaningful changes, such as our innovative Women in Leadership Apprenticeship programme. Additionally, we've implemented dedicated EDI training modules and improved our people policies to support women's careers. By tracking our progress, listening to our members and measuring the success of our initiatives, we are committed to making a positive impact for the women of Marston’s . 💥 Join our inclusive workplace 👉 https://bit.ly/4e19rsR #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #EDI

💥 NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK DAY FOUR: PRIDE NETWORK 💥 Our Pride network is all about inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community, all year round. We want everyone, whether that’s LGBTQ+ or allies, to come as they are. 🏳️🌈💕 This year, we celebrated Pride all summer long! We hosted a variety of exciting events, activities, and parties to celebrate Pride in our pubs and Pub Support Centre. We want everyone to feel warmly welcomed at our pubs. Pull up a stool, because there’s a seat for everyone at Marston’s. ☀️ 🌈 We're committed to a culture of allyship, education, and support for our LGBTQ+ coworkers. We're mindful of our language, normalising pronouns, and implementing a comprehensive plan to create a more inclusive workplace. Join our inclusive workplace 👉 https://lnkd.in/eirDkz-Q #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #EDI

💥 NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK DAY THREE: BALANCE NETWORK 💥 Harassment. Discrimination. Bullying. IT STOPS WITH US. ✋ Our Balance network focusses on health and wellbeing in the workplace. We've joined the #ItStopsWithMe pledge, demonstrating our industry's commitment to creating a harassment-free environment. As well as this pledge, our Balance network has supported implementing physical, mental and financial wellbeing campaigns and a toolkit for managers. We’ve even been recognised as Best Mental Health Strategy in the Workplace! 👏 By taking these steps, we’re making sure everyone’s voices are heard. We’re here to make the hospitality industry a better place, free from harassment. ❤️ Find out more about the pledge 👉 https://lnkd.in/edkH8gkn #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #EDI

In the spirit of National Inclusion Week, we’re thrilled to share the results of our monthly employee engagement survey, Your Voice! 🎙️🎉 Thanks to the incredible participation of over 11,000 of our people, we're gaining valuable insights on how to create an even more inclusive and fulfilling workplace.💡 Here’s some highlights: 🌟84% of our people took the survey, demonstrating a strong commitment to making a difference. 🌟We've seen improvements in key areas like diversity & inclusion (D&I), overall job satisfaction, and well-being. 🌟We're proud to be a top 10% employer for D&I, a testament to our D&I strategy commitment of wanting everyone to feel like they can be themselves. By listening to and including all of our people, everyone has the opportunity to make a positive change in our workplace. Join our inclusive workplace 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFiHfPY9 #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #EDI

💥 NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK DAY TWO: REACH NETWORK 💥 Our REACH inclusion network stands for Race, Equality and Cultural Heritage, and is committed to celebrating and supporting the diverse cultural heritage of our people. We're creating a space where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to share their unique stories. 📖 ❤️ From Chinese New Year to Black History Month, we've celebrated a variety of cultural events. And we're proud to be a signatory of BITC’s Race at Work Charter, promising to break down any barriers that people from ethnic minority groups might face. Our REACH network will help us do this right! 🤝 That's where the Care to Share campaign comes in, led by our REACH network. By collecting diversity data (about disabilities, health conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion and beliefs) from our people, we can measure and improve our diversity and inclusion. This data will help us to identify underrepresented groups, their engagement levels, and areas for improvement, so we can make sure everyone at Marston’s, from our pubs to Head Office, feel valued and appreciated. 📊✨ Join our inclusive workplace 👉 https://lnkd.in/edEitzUB #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #EDI

💥NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK DAY ONE: DISABILITY NETWORK💥 Our disAbility Network is all about creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, inspired, and empowered to thrive! 💫 Our aim is to help enhance our culture, drive our people's interaction with the subject of disability (whether visible or hidden) and be a safe space to share our people’s lived experiences, enabling us to attract more disabled applicants for our roles. Since our disAbility network was established, we’re thrilled to share the impact we’ve made so far: 💫 Level 2 Disability Confident Employer 💫 Dyslexia font enabled on our training platform, Campus 💫 Self-development training available for all our employees We're proud of our progress, but we’re always looking for ways to improve, like boosting our disability smart score and supporting Purple Tuesday. We’re working hard to make our recruitment process even more inclusive and to improve the accessibility of our digital platforms. 💜 Join our inclusive workplace 👉 https://ow.ly/R2vi50Ttuto #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek #NIW2024 #Inclusion #Diversity #EDI