Who we help
Here are the stories of our beneficiaries and the vital support they have received. Learn how our services have made a lasting difference for those in need within the drinks and hospitality industry.
Explore the history behind The Drinks Trust’s commitment to supporting people across the drinks trade. Discover how the Benevolent Society provided a vital safety net for workers and families facing illness, unemployment, poverty and hardship. Through fundraising and the generosity of the trade, people came together to help those in need, creating a spirit of community and compassion that continues today as part of The Drinks Trust’s 140 year legacy
After losing his brother to cancer, John faced overwhelming grief, declining mental health, and financial hardship. With support from The Drinks Trust, he accessed vital financial assistance and bereavement counselling, helping him regain stability and begin rebuilding his life.
Learn the story of Robert Gray, a wine merchant by trade, whose genuine concern for the wellbeing of those working across the drinks industry helped inspire the establishment of what is now known as The Drinks Trust (formerly The Benevolent), an organisation dedicated to supporting people within the sector.
This video highlights the impact The Drinks Trust has made since 2020, a period during which our industry has faced countless challenges and transformations.
Meet Keisha – an inspiring beneficiary who bravely shares her story of overcoming financial hardship and mental health difficulties.
Meet Iva – one of our inspiring beneficiaries – who courageously shares her personal journey through severe financial hardship.
SERVING THE DRINKS INDUSTRY SINCE 1886
Registered Charity No.1023376
Registered in England & Wales Company No.02783340