About us
Founded in 1793, the LTC has been helping drinks people for over 200 years, but our work has never been more important.
Thanks to our army of fundraisers across the country, we are able to support pub, bar and brewery people whenever they are most in need of help.
How we help
How we help
We support hundreds of people facing a crisis each year with practical advice, emotional support and financial guidance.
It is estimated that around 250,000 people working in the licensed trade are in need of help at any one time, and we’re here to reach out to as many as possible.
We have established a number of commercial operations and investments that generate the income we use to fund our charitable work, and we work closely with operators around the UK to raise awareness of the support we can offer to their people.
Broad spectrum of support
The spectrum of support we can offer is vast, and through our bank of specialists and dedicated team, we are perfectly positioned to stop an issue turning into a crisis.
Reach out to our helpline on 0808 801 0550.
The Licensed Trade Charity Impact Report 2022
Our 2022 Impact Report highlights our achievements during 2022, and looks at our direction for the future.
The Licensed Trade Charity Gender Pay Gap Report 2022
The Charity regularly monitors pay rates across the organisation and is confident that men and women are paid equally for similar jobs. The detail can be seen here in our 2022 Gender Pay Gap report.
The Licensed Trade Charity Trustees Report 2022
See our 2022 Trustees Report for more detail about our operations and recent financial activity.
Our Operational Structure
Throughout our history, the Licensed Trade Charity has been both innovative and responsive to changing needs and in seeking opportunities to sustain our work. We opened our first school in 1803 and continue to educate children in our three successful schools – LVS Ascot, LVS Hassocks and LVS Oxford.
Our financial management ensures that our portfolio of investments, properties and operations are effectively managed to comply with key legislation and generate income to secure the future of the Charity.
Some of that income derives from our schools, which still observe the objectives laid down by the founders, that the schools should be co-educational, nonselective and in a green and airy situation.
As a diverse organisation with services that support so many vulnerable people, our processes, policies, GDPR and safeguarding practices are robust and wide-ranging. We take our responsibilities to comply with regulation and legislation seriously and have a structure in place to check our operations and provide direction.
Our Trustees
Our Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and therefore, for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud.
The Charity’s constitution also dictates that Trustees and members of committees emanate from a membership base.
Please email clare.clark@ltcharity.org.uk if you would like any information on how our Trustees work, or how the Charity is governed and managed.
Ludovick Halik
Chairman of the Licensed Trade Charity & Vice Chair of Oxford Governing Body
Mike Hill
Immediate Past Chairman of the Licensed Trade Charity & sits on LVS Ascot Governing Body
Anita Adams
Trustee & sits on LVS Ascot Governing Body
Tracy Bird
Trustee and sits on our Charity Services & Membership Committees
Mike Clist
Trustee, Chair of LVS Hassocks Governing Body & sits on our Charity Services Committee
Toby Brett
Trustee, Chair of Membership & Chair of LVS Ascot Governing Body
Gerry Cleary
Trustee, sits on our Charity Services Committee and a CharityServices Volunteer
Pat Duddy
Trustee, Vice-Chair of our Charity Services Committee and is a Charity Services Volunteer
Annette King
Trustee & Chair of our Charity Services Committe
Jeremy Phillips KC
Trustee
Peter Raynsford
Trustee, Chair of our Pensions Committee & sits on our Charity Services Committee
Pauline Ross
Trustee, Chair of the LVS Oxford Governing Body & Vice Chair of LVS Ascot Governing Body
Paul Wigham
Trustee
Trevor Sparks
Trustee, sits on the LVS Ascot Governing Body & our Pensions Committee
George Wishart
Trustee & sits on our Charity Services Committee
Roy Boulter
Trustee & sits on our Charity Services Committee
Paul Hegarty
Trustee & sits on the LVS Oxford Governing Body
Trevor Heyburn
Trustee & sits on the LVS Ascot Governing Body
How can we help you?
Emotional Support
It’s important to take care of your mental health, as stress and anxiety can affect anyone at any time. Getting help sooner rather than later is key to help keep you feeling your best. Our 24/7 helpline on 0808 801 0550 and website are here for you and are completely free of charge. We can help you access the support you need.
Financial Support
Money worries can affect anyone in the industry and can have a significant negative impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. We understand and never judge. If you need advice, support or even a grant to help get you back on your feet, get in touch to find out if we can help.
Practical Advice
Whether it’s housing, health, education, or employment, we have a network of experts from inside and outside the licensed trade that you can access to get help and advice. We’ve been supporting and advising people for over 200 years now, so we’ve got the experience and network you need.
Remember, you can always reach out to us via our helpline, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Give us a call on 0808 801 0550, and we’ll do our best to assist you.