The Licensed Trade Charity
Also known as: Licensed Trade Charity, The Society of Licensed Victuallers
The Charity assists those working in:those who have worked in or have retired from the licensed drinks trade in the following areas:(a)those who are sick ,infirm or distressed; (b) in the case of financial hardship and (c) the relief of ills consequent of old ageThe Charity through its schools educates the children from the general public but with preference to those working in the trade.
Activities & Mission
The Charity assists those working in:those who have worked in or have retired from the licensed drinks trade in the following areas:(a)those who are sick ,infirm or distressed; (b) in the case of financial hardship and (c) the relief of ills consequent of old ageThe Charity through its schools educates the children from the general public but with preference to those working in the trade.
Grants
The Licensed Trade Charity is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £29,073,487
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 314). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £29,442,588 | £29,073,487 | £27,774,850 | £74,442,537 | £34,624,460 | 315 / 40 |
| 2024 | £29,765,209 | £27,714,791 | £26,690,816 | £73,699,122 | £38,025,758 | 325 / 34 |
| 2023 | £27,992,115 | £25,753,086 | £24,752,383 | £68,133,348 | £31,975,719 | 329 / 73 |
| 2022 | £25,076,953 | £23,640,345 | £22,649,666 | £65,787,630 | £29,510,973 | 327 / 66 |
| 2021 | £23,371,834 | £22,515,176 | £21,482,754 | £69,286,630 | £32,102,208 | 306 / 72 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Licensed Trade Charity
What does The Licensed Trade Charity do?
The Charity assists those working in:those who have worked in or have retired from the licensed drinks trade in the following areas:(a)those who are sick ,infirm or distressed; (b) in the case of financial hardship and (c) the relief of ills consequent of old ageThe Charity through its schools educates the children from the general public but with preference to those working in the trade.
How much income did The Licensed Trade Charity report in 2025?
The Licensed Trade Charity reported total income of £29.44m and reported expenditure of £29.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Licensed Trade Charity?
The Licensed Trade Charity has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 314 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Licensed Trade Charity registered as a charity?
The Licensed Trade Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 1964 as charity number 230011. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Licensed Trade Charity?
The Licensed Trade Charity is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ludovick Raymond Halik. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Licensed Trade Charity operate?
The Licensed Trade Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Licensed Trade Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Licensed Trade Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230011.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Licensed Trade Charity
- The Society of Licensed Victuallers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated