About us
The Licensed Trade Charity was founded in 1793, and we have been helping those in the licensed hospitality sector for over 200 years.
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
We support hundreds of people facing a crisis each year with practical advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance.
It is estimated that around 250,000 people working in the licensed hospitality sector are in need of help at any one time, and we’re here to support 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
Reach out to our helpline on 0808 801 0550.
The Licensed Trade Charity Impact Report 2024
Our 2023 Impact Report highlights our achievements during 2023, and looks at our direction for the future.
The Licensed Trade Charity Gender Pay Gap Report 2024
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 2024 Gender Pay Gap report.
The Licensed Trade Charity Gender Pay Gap Report 2023
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 2023 Gender Pay Gap report.
The Licensed Trade Charity Trustees Report 2023
See our 2023 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.
Ludovick has over 30 years experience in the licensed retail business. He has previously been a trainer and a multi-site operator as well as a trustee of the BII.
Mike Hill
Immediate Past Chairman of the Licensed Trade Charity & sits on LVS Ascot Governing Body.
Mike has over 36 years experience in the brewery trade.
Tracy Bird
Trustee and sits on our Charity Services & Membership Committees.
Tracy is a third-generation publican and has been a licensee for over 30 years.
Mike Clist
Trustee, Chair of LVS Hassocks Governing Body & sits on our Charity Services Committee.
Mike is Non-Executive Director of the BII and has over 45 years’ experience in the pub industry.
Toby Brett
Trustee, Chair of Membership & Chair of LVS Ascot Governing Body.
Toby has over 30 years in the licensed trade and is currently Managing Director of Banwell House Company Ltd.
Neil Morgan
Trustee.
Neil has an in-depth knowledge and detailed understanding of the changing dynamic, operational challenges, trends and opportunities that exist within the Hospitality Industry.
Pat Duddy
Trustee, Vice-Chair of our Charity Services Committee and is a Charity Services Volunteer.
Pat worked in industry for 30 years with Courage, Scottish & Newcastle and Heineken.
Annette King
Trustee and Chair of the Charity Services Committee. Annette has been a part of the licensed trade her whole working life, currently in her family run pub The Nags Head in Pleasley.
Jeremy Phillips KC
Trustee.
As a KC Jeremy focuses principally on Gambling, Taxi, Alcohol & Entertainment licensing.
Peter Raynsford
Trustee, Chair of our Pensions Committee & sits on our Charity Services Committee.
Peter has over 30 years experience in the licensed trade.
Shirley Couchman
Trustee.
Shirley is an experienced Director of Operations with a demonstrated history of working in the food and beverages industry.
Paul Wigham
Trustee.
Paul has over 30 years in the licensed trade and is currently CEO of All Our Bars.
Trevor Sparks
Trustee, sits on the LVS Ascot Governing Body & our Pensions Committee.
Trevor has over 30 years banking and finance experience.
George Wishart
Trustee & sits on our Charity Services Committee.
Has been a licensee for over 40 years leaving the trade in the late 90s to start his own stock-taking and account businesses specialising in the licensed trade.
Roy Boulter
Trustee & sits on our Charity Services Committee.
Roy has over 30 years in the licensed trade and retired in 2010 from Heineken.
Paul Hegarty
Trustee & sits on the LVS Oxford Governing Body.
Paul specialises in communications, Public Affairs, CSR and PR and was previously Secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group.
Trevor Heyburn
Trustee & sits on the LVS Hassock’s Governing Body.
Trevor has over 40 years experience in the licensed drinks sector and was former MD of Venners Ltd.
How can we help you?
Wellbeing 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 hospitality sector 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.
News from the LTC
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.