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United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society

Also known as: Tea Trade of London Benevolent Society, Ttbs

To improve the living standards of ex employees (and/or their spouses) of UK companies who were engaged in the tea trade and based in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

To improve the living standards of ex employees (and/or their spouses) of UK companies who were engaged in the tea trade and based in the UK.

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
£20,338
Latest Expenditure
£19,552

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.1%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,338
£19,5520 / 0
2024
£17,613
£17,4280 / 4
2023
£17,382
£17,4470 / 2
2022
£12,550
£13,2670 / 0
2021
£10,083
£8,6520 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society

What does United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society do?

To improve the living standards of ex employees (and/or their spouses) of UK companies who were engaged in the tea trade and based in the UK.

How much income did United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society report in 2025?

United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society registered as a charity?

United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 208709. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society?

United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Donald Herries Gibbs. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society operate?

United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society a registered charity?

Yes — United Kingdom Tea Trade Benevolent Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208709.

Details

Address
41 Paddington Close
HAYES
UB4 9QH
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
208709
Charity Number
208709

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Trustees

Ian Donald Herries Gibbs Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ALAN STANLEY HOBBS
Anthony Stradling Marsh
Christine Mary Gray
Henry Boocock
Justin Peter Rippon
Malcolm Ernest Ferris - Lay
Paul Henry Jefferies
Richard David Smyth
Robert Michael Taylor
William Dixon

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Tea Trade of London Benevolent Society
  • Ttbs

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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