Transforming lives, unleashing potential
At the Licensed Trade Charity, we are here to support you with a whole host of services that can help you transform your life and get you back to your best. If you work or have ever worked in the licensed hospitality sector, we can provide you and your family with wellbeing, financial and practical support.
Who Do We Help?
Need support?
You are not alone. It is estimated around 250,000 people working in the licensed trade are in need of support at any given time.
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Want to help?
We couldn’t do what we do best without our network of volunteers, ambassadors, and fundraisers. Find out more about how you can get involved with the LTC.
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Who we help
We’re here for all the brilliant people who keep our industry vibrant and together.
From bartenders to brewers, servers to sous chefs, if you work tirelessly within and are associated with the pub, bar and brewery community, we appreciate your dedication and are here to support and empower you, whatever challenge you face.
Be it physical illness, reduced wellbeing, or financial difficulties, our range of services and coping strategies are there to help you manage a setback and get back on track.
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.
2024 support in numbers
Each year we employ a bank of experts across industries both internally and externally, that we can put drinks professionals in touch with, to help them get back on their feet, whatever the issue, be it financial, physical or mental health, housing, employment or a combination of them.
Financial grants awarded so far this year
£ 588.790
Number of calls to our helpline so far this year
1.926
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Learn more about our work at the Licensed Trade Charity
At the Licensed Trade Charity, we are here to help and support anyone in the licensed hospitality sector who needs help to navigate their personal challenges.
Hear more about how we can support you by watching this video.
Whatever support you need right now, however long you’ve been working in the licensed trade, whatever role you work in – we’re here for you. Call us on our free helpline 0808 801 0550 or click here to browse our resource hub. Because everyone needs a little TLC.
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“We have found over many years, that the Licensed Trade Charity, have always been there for us. At times of problems, their advice and assistance has gone the full mile and provided us with relief by removing a lot of worry. We always thank them. If you have a problem ring them!”
Our support
If you‘re not yet sure about reaching out to us for support, sit back and listen to a few who have.
Hear how our services supported Shirley who was struggling with deep depression after a family bereavement.
Whatever support you need right now, however long you’ve been working in the licensed trade, and no matter what your role – we’re here for you. Call us on our free helpline 0808 801 0550 or click here to browse our resource hub. Because everyone needs a little TLC.
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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.