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Newstraid Benevolent Fund

Newstraid helps persons, and their immediate dependants, who have been employed in newspaper and magazine distribution in the UK and who have fallen on hard times. The qualifying criteria are a need and a proven trade connection. In a nutshell, we help people who deal with newspapers and magazines from the time they leave the printing press until they reach the reader.

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Activities & Mission

Newstraid helps persons, and their immediate dependants, who have been employed in newspaper and magazine distribution in the UK and who have fallen on hard times. The qualifying criteria are a need and a proven trade connection. In a nutshell, we help people who deal with newspapers and magazines from the time they leave the printing press until they reach the reader.

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
£1,998,538
Latest Expenditure
£1,816,986

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 68.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 34.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £382,493
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,153,299
Investments £462,746
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,251,811
Raising Funds £565,175
Governance £69,242
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,998,538
£1,816,986£1,251,811£16,055,183£8,258,3168 / 85
2024
£2,014,360
£1,848,618£1,281,393£14,552,428£6,470,0478 / 94
2023
£1,990,390
£1,821,709£1,273,206£13,716,613£6,506,2238 / 87
2022
£2,038,402
£1,720,403£1,192,650£13,115,999£12,475,1678 / 175
2021
£1,750,007
£1,486,241£1,035,935£14,331,690£14,283,3388 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Newstraid Benevolent Fund

What does Newstraid Benevolent Fund do?

Newstraid helps persons, and their immediate dependants, who have been employed in newspaper and magazine distribution in the UK and who have fallen on hard times. The qualifying criteria are a need and a proven trade connection. In a nutshell, we help people who deal with newspapers and magazines from the time they leave the printing press until they reach the reader.

How much income did Newstraid Benevolent Fund report in 2025?

Newstraid Benevolent Fund reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Newstraid Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

Newstraid Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2006 as charity number 1116824. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Newstraid Benevolent Fund?

Newstraid Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Adrian Hughes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Newstraid Benevolent Fund operate?

Newstraid Benevolent Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Newstraid Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Newstraid Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116824.

Details

Address
Suite 2
Thremhall Estate
Start Hill
Bishop's Stortford
CM22 7TD
Registration Date
16 November 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4007842
Charity Number
1116824

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Trustees

Adrian Hughes Chair
INGRID JONES
Also governs 1 other charity
John Bardsley
Jonathan Mark Gilhespie
Lucinda Robertson
Mark England
Michael Mirams
Mylene Sylvestre
Parin Gohil
Shaun Jones
Surjit Khunkhun
Tracy O'Sullivan

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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