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The Distillers' Charity

The activity of The Distillers Charity is to make a difference to young people, including those within the distilled spirits trade, helping them reach their full potential, improve their life chances and make a positive contribution to their communities

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Activities & Mission

The activity of The Distillers Charity is to make a difference to young people, including those within the distilled spirits trade, helping them reach their full potential, improve their life chances and make a positive contribution to their communities

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
£539,445
Latest Expenditure
£1,614,153

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 251.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £224,299
Charitable Activities £226,500
Other Trading £0
Investments £88,646
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,355,352
Raising Funds £258,801
Governance £0
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.

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
2025
£539,445
£1,614,153£1,355,352£2,021,528£1,464,6850 / 55
2024
£2,383,881
£1,533,748£1,262,585£3,067,979£1,567,8020 / 40
2023
£1,258,559
£1,514,255£1,225,645£2,122,201£1,391,1930 / 35
2022
£3,178,843
£893,344£751,246£2,302,856£1,336,1831 / 48
2021
£0
£21,7640 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Distillers' Charity

What does The Distillers' Charity do?

The activity of The Distillers Charity is to make a difference to young people, including those within the distilled spirits trade, helping them reach their full potential, improve their life chances and make a positive contribution to their communities

How much income did The Distillers' Charity report in 2025?

The Distillers' Charity reported total income of £539k and reported expenditure of £1.61m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 3 March 2021 as charity number 1193683. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Distillers' Charity?

The Distillers' Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. 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 3 areas: Northern Ireland, 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 1193683.

Details

Address
The Distillers' Charity
The Distillers Office
Apothecaries Hall
Black Friars Lane
LONDON
EC4V 6ER
Registration Date
3 March 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5173071
Charity Number
1193683

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Trustees

Alexandra Oldroyd
Geoffrey Thomas Bush
GRANT EDWARD GORDON
Also governs 3 other charities
John Laurie
Johnny Roberts
Jonathan Driver
PAUL ARNEY HICK
Richard Neil Watling MStJ

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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