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Visit www.groceryaid.org.ukAbout National Grocers Benevolent Fund
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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Grocers Benevolent Fund is a registered social services nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is 039255. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £27M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.
National Grocers Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
National Grocers Benevolent Fund is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, National Grocers Benevolent Fund has £27M in annual revenue. It allocates 38% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £799K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Grocers Benevolent Fund is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £27M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Grocers Benevolent Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
National Grocers Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 38% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.2/5. Visit the National Grocers Benevolent Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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. National Grocers Benevolent Fund is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among social services charities registered in United Kingdom: National Grocers Benevolent Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 38% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £27M is well above the peer average of £799K.
National Grocers Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. NATIONAL GROCERS BENEVOLENT FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
NATIONAL GROCERS BENEVOLENT FUND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
NATIONAL GROCERS BENEVOLENT FUND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Officers & trustees (13)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralSimon Hallett to take over as chairman of Plymouth Argyle - Plymouth Live
Who is David Felwick? A biography of Plymouth Argyle's soon-to-be chairman - Plymouth Live
'A true legend of the industry', Neil McNicol of McCurrach - The Grocer
Champion fundraiser Peter Beaty honoured with MBE - Chronicle Live
Big birthday surprises for North people - The Northern Echo
Move over Land's End to John O'Groats, here comes the Great Tour - BikeRadar
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Donor reviews (1)
1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Applied 5 months ago, still haven’t looked at my application for a loan and won’t allow me to put another application is because I already had one
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 1 verified review(s) on file.
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Quick facts about National Grocers Benevolent Fund
- What is National Grocers Benevolent Fund?
- National Grocers Benevolent Fund is a social services nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was National Grocers Benevolent Fund founded?
- National Grocers Benevolent Fund was founded in 2003.
- Where is National Grocers Benevolent Fund located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is National Grocers Benevolent Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 38% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Grocers Benevolent Fund trustworthy?
- National Grocers Benevolent Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is National Grocers Benevolent Fund's registration number?
- Registration: 039255 (United Kingdom).
- What is National Grocers Benevolent Fund's website?
- https://www.groceryaid.org.uk
- Are donations to National Grocers Benevolent Fund tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.