Our social impact

We believe education has the power to transform lives. Beyond 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 *2023/2024

Driving change through education: highlights from 2023/24.

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Through bursaries and social impact projects.

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Spanning EMEA, APAC and the Americas.

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Across education, charity and industry sectors.

Our focus areas

We focus our efforts where they can make the greatest impact.

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

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

  • Education funding – Providing scholarships and subsidised programmes

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

Scholarships in Angola

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

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Scholarships for women in India

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

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Women in Beer

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

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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 at partnerships@wsetglobal.com.