# THE DRINKS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1023376
- **Other names:** THE WINE AND SPIRIT TRADES BENELOVENT SOCIETY, THE WINE AND SPIRIT TRADES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, THE BENEVOLENT
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 1, 1993
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1023376


## Contact

- **Address:** THE DRINKS TRUST, Unit 4, Baden Place, 37 Crosby Row, London
- **Phone:** 02070893888
- **Email:** info@drinkstrust.org.uk
- **Website:** www.drinkstrust.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** ASSISTING MEMBERS OF THE WINE AND SPIRIT TRADES AND ANCILLARY TRADES ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND WHO ARE IN NEED AND IN PARTICULAR AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING TO ASSIST SUCH MEMBERS BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:(A)BY GRANTING REGULAR BENEFIT PAYMENTS;(B)BY MAKING GRANTS OR GIFTS OR GIVING OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF HARDSHIP.

**Activities:** The Drinks Trust is the trade charity for people who are currently working, or have worked, in the UK drinks industry in any role and in any sector, and our mission is to help colleagues who are facing a variety of difficult circumstances, including illness, disability, issues with stress or depression, and more.

**Area of benefit:** UNITED KINGDOM




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1011126 | £1222701 | £5323295 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1023419 | £1442486 | £5111783 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1166773 | £1583050 | £5147857 | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £1364987 | £1468650 | £6149719 | 10 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £2401044 | £2054989 | £5818765 | 9 |



## Trustees

- Antony David Watson — appointed July 16, 2024
- Benedict Anthony Knollys — appointed April 23, 2026
- Georgina Haughton — appointed Nov. 28, 2024
- Hayley Easton — appointed Oct. 21, 2024
- Ian Anthony Burrell — appointed Aug. 1, 2023
- Ian Bray — appointed July 16, 2024
- Jennie Baernreuther — appointed July 16, 2024
- Laura Willoughby — appointed July 13, 2021
- Martin Dibben — appointed Oct. 23, 2025
- Neil Peter Barker — appointed Nov. 13, 2018
- Nicola Forrest — appointed July 13, 2021
- Susan Martindale — appointed Oct. 23, 2025
- Timothy James Clay — appointed July 16, 2024