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The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund

We are a grant-making charity, focusing on: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science; the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; charities with stong links to the City of London Livery movement; and charities relating to current or former members of the Armed Services.

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Activities & Mission

We are a grant-making charity, focusing on: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science; the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; charities with stong links to the City of London Livery movement; and charities relating to current or former members of the Armed Services.

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
£332,949
Latest Expenditure
£6,287,370

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 58.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £126,050
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £290,506
Other Income £562,054

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £568,612
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £568,612
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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2015 — Bernhard Baron Welfare Fund (organisation 247818)
  • Asset transfer in in 2011 — Tobacco Trade Benevolent Association (organisation 4003388)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£332,949
£6,287,3700 / 0
2024
£978,610
£568,612£568,612£10,055,314£4,284,1770 / 0
2023
£418,900
£503,7810 / 0
2022
£344,787
£411,5690 / 0
2021
£426,253
£397,9610 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund

What does The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund do?

We are a grant-making charity, focusing on: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science; the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; charities with stong links to the City of London Livery movement; and charities relating to current or former members of the Armed Services.

How much income did The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund report in 2025?

The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund reported total income of £333k and reported expenditure of £6.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 2010 as charity number 1135646. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund?

The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund operate?

The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135646.

Details

Address
14 Montpelier Road
SUTTON
Surrey
SM1 4QE
Registration Date
26 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4050190
Charity Number
1135646

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Trustees

Jeremy Louis Merton
Jonathan Fell
Judith Donovan CBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Laurent Charbonnier
Marie Adelaide Grizella Cooper
Nicola Snook
Roger Jason Brookes
Sharon Claire Taberer
Susan Patricia Curran

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30 July 2026
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