# Benevolent Society Of The Licensed Trade Of Scotland

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC005604
- **Known as:** The Ben
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** March 15, 1976
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC005604


## Contact

- **Address:** Suite 22,, Enterprise House, Southbank Business Park, Kirkintilloch
- **Postcode:** G66 1XQ
- **Website:** www.bensoc.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals'

**Purposes:** 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** The charity is set up to help needy people within the licensed drinks and hospitality industry.  Help is given in the form of pensions, one off grants and housing.  Funds are raised by investments, appeals and fundraising events.

**Objectives:** The BEN will further the following charitable purposes:- 2.1.1 The prevention or relief of poverty. 2.1.2 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Glasgow City
- **Geographical spread:** Operations cover all or most of Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2025 | £574696 | £682538 |  -  | 7 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2024 | £570491 | £599447 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | £581159 | £452330 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | £342771 | £396510 |  -  |  -  |  |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | £449259 | £444674 |  -  |  -  |  |