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Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated

The Society exists to recognise those who have worked within the commerce of shipbroking and shipowning and are in need of assistance; to provide financial assistance where appropriate and provide friendship, care and support where financial assistance is not required; and to provide support, financial or otherwise, to the spouses, widowers, widows, children or dependents of such persons

Activities & Mission

The Society exists to recognise those who have worked within the commerce of shipbroking and shipowning and are in need of assistance; to provide financial assistance where appropriate and provide friendship, care and support where financial assistance is not required; and to provide support, financial or otherwise, to the spouses, widowers, widows, children or dependents of such persons

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£485,458
Latest Expenditure
£192,640

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 39.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 39.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£485,458
£192,6400 / 0
2023
£195,687
£236,2840 / 0
2022
£190,801
£376,0380 / 0
2021
£168,986
£376,6940 / 0
2020
£146,937
£398,8780 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated

What does Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated do?

The Society exists to recognise those who have worked within the commerce of shipbroking and shipowning and are in need of assistance; to provide financial assistance where appropriate and provide friendship, care and support where financial assistance is not required; and to provide support, financial or otherwise, to the spouses, widowers, widows, children or dependents of such persons

How much income did Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated report in 2024?

Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated reported total income of £485k and reported expenditure of £193k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated registered as a charity?

Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 1964 as charity number 226072. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated?

Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALLAN SEEDHOUSE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated operate?

Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated operates across 5 areas, including Knowsley, Liverpool City, Sefton and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated a registered charity?

Yes — Liverpool Shipbrokers' Benevolent Society Incorporated is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226072.

Details

Address
4th Floor
Melbourne Buildings
21 North John Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L2 5QU
Registration Date
21 July 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
226072
Charity Number
226072

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Trustees

ALLAN SEEDHOUSE Chair
COLIN JAMES TURNER
GARRY HARTLEY
JASON MARK WIEGAND
JOHN DAY
JOSEPH JOHN MCGUFFIE
KATHLEEN MARY THERESE DIXON
Michael Ulfarsson Norddahl
STUART LOFTHOUSE FICS
TINA LOUISE WIEGAND

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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