The Footwear Benevolent Society
Also known as: The Boot Trade Benevolent Society, Footwear Friends, Footwear Industry Trust
To relieve, in cases of need, hardship or distress, persons who are or have been engaged in the footwear trade and their widows, widowers and other dependants.
Activities & Mission
To relieve, in cases of need, hardship or distress, persons who are or have been engaged in the footwear trade and their widows, widowers and other dependants.
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £104,045 | £111,780 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £152,158 | £139,902 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £118,372 | £120,148 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £84,244 | £96,251 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £111,631 | £114,957 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Footwear Benevolent Society
What does The Footwear Benevolent Society do?
To relieve, in cases of need, hardship or distress, persons who are or have been engaged in the footwear trade and their widows, widowers and other dependants.
How much income did The Footwear Benevolent Society report in 2025?
The Footwear Benevolent Society reported total income of £104k and reported expenditure of £112k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Footwear Benevolent Society registered as a charity?
The Footwear Benevolent Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 1964 as charity number 222117. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Footwear Benevolent Society?
The Footwear Benevolent Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID EDWIN LOCKYER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Footwear Benevolent Society operate?
The Footwear Benevolent Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Footwear Benevolent Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Footwear Benevolent Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 222117.
Details
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Courtenay House
Pynes Hill
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EX2 5AZ
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Also Known As
- The Boot Trade Benevolent Society
- Footwear Friends
- Footwear Industry Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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