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National Grocers Benevolent Fund

Caravan, Groceryaid

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1095897
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 10, 2003
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
National

Address

Address
UNIT 2
LAKESIDE BUSINESS PARK
SWAN LANE
SANDHURST
BERKSHIRE
GU47 9DN

Activities

We tackle hardship amongst those who have worked or are working in the grocery trade, whether in manufacturing, distribution, wholesale or retail. We give financial help via regular and one-off crisis grants, and supply essential household items and independent living aids. We offer practical and emotional support for a wide range of personal and welfare issues via our 24/7 helpline and website.

Objects: The Objects Of The Charity Are:- 3.1.1 The Relief Of Persons In Need By Reason Of Youth, Age, Ill-Health, Disability, Financial Hardship Or Other Disadvantage Who: (A) Are Or Have Been Engaged In The Grocery Trade, In Any Capacity; Or (B) Are The Surviving Spouse, Civil Partner Or Otherwise Long Term Partner Or Child (Or Other Dependant Or Former Dependant) Of Persons Who Have Been Engaged In The Grocery Trade; And 3.1.2 To Undertake Any Other Charitable Purpose Under The Law Of England And Wales. In This Article 3, “Grocery Trade” Means Any Work Relating To The Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution And Sales Of Groceries Or Other Products Typically Sold In Supermarkets, Whether Wholesale Or Retail. For The Avoidance Of Doubt, This Definition Shall Include The Off-Licence Trade.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £27,306,537 £22,292,334 £17,980,756 57
March 31, 2024 £15,850,964 £15,728,287 £13,218,667 53
March 31, 2023 £14,606,474 £14,405,580 £12,574,396 41
March 31, 2022 £12,279,313 £12,386,484 £12,954,366 36
March 31, 2021 £8,732,777 £6,665,050 £12,388,919 29

Trustees

Name Appointed
Alexander Hodge Sept. 9, 2025
Alison Cheung Oct. 24, 2024
Anthony Lorman May 7, 2025
Dawood Pervez Sept. 22, 2020
Helen Mary Tucker July 19, 2016
Hayley Tatum May 11, 2021
Helen Elizabeth Murray Sept. 24, 2018
Johanna Dickinson May 7, 2025
Lorraine Denise Hendle Nov. 22, 2016
Mark Paul Smith Dec. 16, 2013
Mark McKenzie Feb. 4, 2020
Richard Crampton Sept. 4, 2024