CAMRA promotes responsible drinking and recognises the harmful effects of excessive levels of alcohol consumption. Fundraising and awareness campaigning from charities which seeks to reduce harmful alcohol consumption should be welcomed. However, we do not believe that these present a complete solution to harmful drinking, as they remove trade from pubs and clubs, where the sale and consumption of alcohol is controlled and in a community setting.

We campaign to ensure that consumers are presented with a balanced view on the debate around alcohol harm and responsible drinking and, and believe pubs and social clubs are the safest place to drink. Given the financial pressures currently faced by the trade, it is particularly important that consumers visit and support their local pubs and clubs, where there also lots of non-alcohol alternatives.