The Drinks Trust
Also known as: The Wine and Spirit Trades Benelovent Society, The Wine and Spirit Trades Benevolent Society, The Benevolent
The Drinks Trust is the trade charity for people who are currently working, or have worked, in the UK drinks industry in any role and in any sector, and our mission is to help colleagues who are facing a variety of difficult circumstances, including illness, disability, issues with stress or depression, and more.
Activities & Mission
The Drinks Trust is the trade charity for people who are currently working, or have worked, in the UK drinks industry in any role and in any sector, and our mission is to help colleagues who are facing a variety of difficult circumstances, including illness, disability, issues with stress or depression, and more.
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.
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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 483). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,011,126 | £1,222,701 | £1,082,237 | £5,323,295 | £5,257,683 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,023,419 | £1,442,486 | £1,220,519 | £5,111,783 | £5,083,653 | 9 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,166,773 | £1,583,050 | £1,237,463 | £5,147,857 | £2,493,230 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,364,987 | £1,468,650 | £1,149,034 | £6,149,719 | £238,404 | 10 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,401,044 | £2,054,989 | £1,712,832 | £5,818,765 | £5,764,273 | 9 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Drinks Trust
What does The Drinks Trust do?
The Drinks Trust is the trade charity for people who are currently working, or have worked, in the UK drinks industry in any role and in any sector, and our mission is to help colleagues who are facing a variety of difficult circumstances, including illness, disability, issues with stress or depression, and more.
How much income did The Drinks Trust report in 2024?
The Drinks Trust reported total income of £1.01m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Drinks Trust?
The Drinks Trust has a program ratio of 107.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 483 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Drinks Trust registered as a charity?
The Drinks Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 1993 as charity number 1023376. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs The Drinks Trust?
The Drinks Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Drinks Trust operate?
The Drinks Trust operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.
Is The Drinks Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Drinks Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023376.
Details
Unit 4
Baden Place
37 Crosby Row
London
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Also Known As
- The Wine and Spirit Trades Benelovent Society
- The Wine and Spirit Trades Benevolent Society
- The Benevolent
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated