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National Grocers Benevolent Fund

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82
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
82/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar social services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 38%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 82
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.38
Program expenses£0.38 (£8.5 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
38% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

AL
Alexander Hodge
Trustee

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexander H••••
Trustee
AL
Alison C•••••
Trustee
AN
Anthony L•••••
Trustee
DA
Dawood P•••••
Trustee
HA
Hayley T••••
Trustee
HE
Helen E•••••••• M•••••
Trustee
HE
Helen M••• T•••••
Trustee
JO
Johanna D••••••••
Trustee
LO
Lorraine D••••• H•••••
Trustee
MA
Mark M•••••••
Trustee
MA
Mark P••• S••••
Trustee
RI
Richard C•••••••
Trustee
RU
Ruston A••••• M••• S••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£27.3M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£15.9M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£14.6M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£12.2M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£8.7M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
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Donor reviews (1)

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Peer charities

Other social services in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Grocers Benevolent Fund This page 82 £27.3 million 38%
Connection Support 89 £10.1 million 99%
Magenta Living 87 £82.7 million 99%
Refuge 87 £32.0 million 92%
Spring Housing Association Limited 87 £21.4 million 100%
Teign Housing 87 £25.8 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 1 verified review(s) on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 24, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.