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NATIONAL GROCERS BENEVOLENT FUND

#1095897 · Charitable company · Registered 2003-02-10 · GU47 9DN · www.groceryaid.org.uk
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Activities

As described by the charity on the register

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.

Latest income

£27.3m

Expenditure

£22.3m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-03-31 £8.7m £6.7m
2022-03-31 £12.2m £12.4m
2023-03-31 £14.6m £14.4m
2024-03-31 £15.9m £15.7m
2025-03-31 £27.3m £22.3m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £7.3m
Charitable activities £19.6m
Trading £0
Investment income £407k
Total income £27.3m

Spending

Charitable spend £8.5m
Raising funds £13.8m
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £0
Total expenditure £22.3m

Balance sheet

Reserves £11.4m
Total funds £18.0m
— restricted £5.2m
— unrestricted £12.8m
— endowment £0
Total assets £18.0m
Cash £4.5m

People

Employees 57

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • General Charitable Purposes
  • Education/training
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Who it helps

  • Children/young People
  • Elderly/old People
  • People With Disabilities
  • Other Defined Groups

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Individuals
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.