Resonance invests in Devon social enterprise brewery

Social impact investor Resonance has provided fresh funding to a brewery in Devon that employs people with learning disabilities and autism. The investment aims to support the brewery's expansion as a social enterprise. The announcement came on February 24, 2026.

Resonance, a social impact investor, has poured new investment into a brewery located in Ivybridge, Devon. This brewery operates as a social enterprise, focusing on employing individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

The funding is intended to enable the brewery to expand its operations, according to details reported in business news outlets. While specific figures for the investment amount were not disclosed in available reports, the move underscores Resonance's commitment to supporting ventures that create social value alongside commercial activity.

The brewery's model highlights efforts to integrate employment opportunities for people with disabilities into the local economy. Ivybridge, a town in Devon, serves as the base for this initiative, contributing to the region's business landscape.

This development was covered in publications focused on business and beer industry news, emphasizing the role of such investments in fostering inclusive employment practices.

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