# NATIONAL GROCERS BENEVOLENT FUND

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1095897
- **Other names:** CARAVAN, GROCERYAID
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 10, 2003
- **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=1095897


## Contact

- **Address:** UNIT 2, LAKESIDE BUSINESS PARK, SWAN LANE, SANDHURST, BERKSHIRE
- **Postcode:** GU47 9DN
- **Phone:** 01252875925
- **Email:** info@groceryaid.org.uk
- **Website:** www.groceryaid.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NATIONAL




## 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

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £27306537 | £22292334 | £17980756 | 57 |
| March 31, 2024 | £15850964 | £15728287 | £13218667 | 53 |
| March 31, 2023 | £14606474 | £14405580 | £12574396 | 41 |
| March 31, 2022 | £12279313 | £12386484 | £12954366 | 36 |
| March 31, 2021 | £8732777 | £6665050 | £12388919 | 29 |



## Trustees

- Alexander Hodge — appointed Sept. 9, 2025
- Alison Cheung — appointed Oct. 24, 2024
- Anthony Lorman — appointed May 7, 2025
- DAWOOD PERVEZ — appointed Sept. 22, 2020
- HELEN MARY TUCKER — appointed July 19, 2016
- Hayley Tatum — appointed May 11, 2021
- Helen Elizabeth Murray — appointed Sept. 24, 2018
- Johanna Dickinson — appointed May 7, 2025
- LORRAINE DENISE HENDLE — appointed Nov. 22, 2016
- MARK PAUL SMITH — appointed Dec. 16, 2013
- Mark McKenzie — appointed Feb. 4, 2020
- Richard Crampton — appointed Sept. 4, 2024