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.
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.
Grants
The Tobacco Pipe Makers And Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2024)
- £568,612
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment
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
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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.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £332,949 | £6,287,370 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £978,610 | £568,612 | £568,612 | £10,055,314 | £4,284,177 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £418,900 | £503,781 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £344,787 | £411,569 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £426,253 | £397,961 | 0 / 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.
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Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated