Licensed Trade Charity
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- Typical grants
- Up to £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Rolling (no fixed deadline)
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licensedtradecharity.org.ukAbout Licensed Trade Charity
The Licensed Trade Charity, established in 1793, supports current, former, and retired workers in the UK licensed hospitality sector—pubs, bars, and breweries—and their immediate families facing crisis. The charity emphasises compassion, practical action, dignity, and tailored interventions to foster resilience and long-term wellbeing. It generates income through trading subsidiaries, investments, and three schools, prioritising fee discounts and bursaries for trade-affiliated children while remaining open to the public. Its trade-led board and collaborations with occupational charities ensure a hyper-focused, proactive approach to aid.
What Licensed Trade Charity funds
The charity funds crisis responses to a range of personal hardships including financial hardship, illness, infirmity, old age, mental health difficulties, bereavement, domestic abuse, and housing issues. Support is provided through direct grants, wellbeing guidance, employment and housing advice, benefits support, and specialist referrals. Education is a key pillar, with bursaries available for school trips and other educational needs. The charity works across the UK licensed hospitality sector, focusing on individuals connected to pubs, bars, and breweries.
Who can apply
Applications are open to individuals who are current, former, or retired workers in the UK licensed hospitality trade—pubs, bars, and breweries—and their immediate family members. Beneficiaries must be able to demonstrate a clear connection to the licensed trade, typically through HMRC records or consent forms. The charity also supports trade-affiliated children through its education bursaries. Organisations and individuals without a licensed trade background are not eligible.
What Licensed Trade Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not provide funding to organisations, nor does it cover ongoing or long-term needs, care home fees, legal costs, or business-related expenses. Support is strictly for acute, personal hardship affecting individuals who have a proven connection to the licensed trade.
How they like to fund
The charity does not accept unsolicited applications. It works proactively through its trade-led board and collaborations with occupational charities to identify and support individuals in crisis. Funding is provided as direct grants and tailored support services, designed to address specific acute needs.
How much does Licensed Trade Charity give?
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How to apply to Licensed Trade Charity
Licensed Trade Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Licensed Trade Charity provide?
Licensed Trade Charity typically provides grants up to £5,000.
Where does Licensed Trade Charity fund charities?
Licensed Trade Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Licensed Trade Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Licensed Trade Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Licensed Trade Charity?
Licensed Trade Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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