• Website:
    https://www.licensedtradecharity.org.uk/

    Key people

    CEO
    James Brewster

    Chairman
    Annette King

    Address
    Heatherley
    London Road
    Ascot
    Berks
    SL5 8DR

    Email
    enquiries@ltcharity.org.uk

    Social media
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    About the Licensed Trade Charity

    Founded in 1793, the Licensed Trade Charity has been helping drinks people for over 200 years, however, the work the charity does for the industry has never been more important. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, LTC has supported 155k people facing a crisis with practical, emotional and financial support. However, the charity’s ambition going into 2023 is to spread the word even further about the grants and services it can provide so that it can help even more people in need across the drinks trade.

    Central to the Licensed Trade Charity’s service is its invaluable 24-hour free helpline that is there day and night to give people the support they need, whenever they need it. Many reach out to the LTC helpline for support with their mental wellbeing, with the charity providing practical guidance and emotional support.

    However, the helpline and website are vital first steps, allowing the Licensed Trade Charity to assess the care needed for its users. Many of its beneficiaries come first through the helpline and then speak to a specialist support team or trained counsellors for support in all areas of social, mental wellbeing and financial aid who will provide help on a confidential basis.

    The spectrum of support drinks people can receive from the Licensed Trade Charity is vast, it really is a one stop shop, covering everything from employment advice to one off grants up to £5,000 that might go towards helping with rent arrears, having a new washing machine fitted or providing new school uniform for children.

    Of course, the level of support industry professionals can receive is dependent upon length of service and grants are means tested but all resources are completely free. The charity even runs three fully funded independent schools, providing education to many children from the sector. Through its bank of specialists and dedicated staff, the Licensed Trade Charity is perfectly positioned to stop an issue turning into a crisis.

    • You can find out more about the Licensed Trade Charity by visiting its website here.  
    • The Licensed Trade Charity helpline is 0808 801 0550.
    • Licensed Trade Charity is registered with the Charities Commission Registration no. 230011.