The Distillers' Charity
Also known as: Macdonald-Buchanan Bursaries and Scholarship Trust, Distillers Company's Charity Fund
To provide one or more bursaries or scholarships either to enable young students, of either sex, who propose to enter or who have already entered the distilling trade to acquire knowledge of wine trade or to enable young students to acquire knowledge of the distilling trade; and to make donations to the Wine Spirits Trades Benevolent Society and other registered charities.
Activities & Mission
To provide one or more bursaries or scholarships either to enable young students, of either sex, who propose to enter or who have already entered the distilling trade to acquire knowledge of wine trade or to enable young students to acquire knowledge of the distilling trade; and to make donations to the Wine Spirits Trades Benevolent Society and other registered charities.
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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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £12,156 | £11,500 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £15,787 | £23,960 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £39,037 | £1,265,761 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £128,158 | £93,103 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £224,642 | £224,857 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Distillers' Charity
What does The Distillers' Charity do?
To provide one or more bursaries or scholarships either to enable young students, of either sex, who propose to enter or who have already entered the distilling trade to acquire knowledge of wine trade or to enable young students to acquire knowledge of the distilling trade; and to make donations to the Wine Spirits Trades Benevolent Society and other registered charities.
How much income did The Distillers' Charity report in 2024?
The Distillers' Charity reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Distillers' Charity registered as a charity?
The Distillers' Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 June 1994 as charity number 1038763. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Distillers' Charity?
The Distillers' Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Distillers' Charity operate?
The Distillers' Charity operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Distillers' Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Distillers' Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1038763.
Details
Apothecaries Hall
Black Friars Lane
LONDON
EC4V 6ER
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Also Known As
- Macdonald-Buchanan Bursaries and Scholarship Trust
- Distillers Company's Charity Fund
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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