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The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund

The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund works to help people in hardship who are, or have been, connected with the Association. This includes members and former members of the RHA, their employees and former employees, as well as their dependants. It also covers employees and former employees of the RHA.

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Activities & Mission

The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund works to help people in hardship who are, or have been, connected with the Association. This includes members and former members of the RHA, their employees and former employees, as well as their dependants. It also covers employees and former employees of the RHA.

Grants

The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£151,640
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty

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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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
£113,114
Latest Expenditure
£151,640

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 134.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£113,114
£151,6400 / 0
2024
£122,431
£181,9190 / 0
2023
£100,285
£72,9630 / 0
2022
£33,261
£44,4180 / 0
2021
£27,693
£32,4960 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund

What does The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund do?

The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund works to help people in hardship who are, or have been, connected with the Association. This includes members and former members of the RHA, their employees and former employees, as well as their dependants. It also covers employees and former employees of the RHA.

How much income did The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund report in 2025?

The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund reported total income of £113k and reported expenditure of £152k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 2000 as charity number 1082820. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund?

The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES FRENCH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund operate?

The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Road Haulage Association Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082820.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 October 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3975502
Charity Number
1082820

Trustees

JAMES FRENCH Chair
Abigail Rebecca Harnwell
Andrew Macrae
Andrew Patrick Keith Boyle
ANDREW WILLIAM ROBERT MANSON-JENKINS
David Scott McIntyre
Gary James Hughes
Michael William Gough
Mrs Lesley O'Brien
Neil Kelly
WILLIAM CYRIL HOCKIN
Also governs 1 other charity

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