LOGO
  • Home
  • Our Company
    • Our Company - Who We Are
    • Our Court and Company Officers
    • Our Past and Present Masters
    • Our History
    • Our Traditions
    • Our Treasures
    • Our Coat of Arms
    • Our Affiliations
    • Diversity and Inclusion Policy
    • Join Us
  • Benevolent Fund
    • The Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund
    • Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation
    • Barrow Farm
    • The Children's Magical Taxi Tour
    • The Garwood Foundation
    • Guildhall School of Music & Drama
    • The Irish Guards' Charity
    • Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
    • Katherine Low Settlement
    • KEEN London
    • Mark Evison Foundation
    • Pembroke Academy of Music
    • Physics Partners
    • The Sheriffs' and Recorder's Fund
    • Spitalfields Crypt Trust
    • Street Storage
  • Diary
  • News
    • News
    • Newsletters
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Master's Blog
    • Tony Scanlan
    • Henry Tuck
    • Elise Rasmussen 2023
    • Paul Taberer 2022
    • Jerry Merton 2021
    • Andrew Golding 2019
    • Roger Brookes 2018
    • Ralph Edmondson 2017
    • Charles Miller 2016
    • Chris Allen 2015
    • Mark Gower-Smith 2014
    • John Nokes 2013
    • Previous Master's Blog
  • Contact us

EXISTING MEMBERS

Your email

Password

Forgotten password

FORGOTTEN PASSWORD

Your email

Show login

  • <span>THE</span>Tobacco Pipe Makers<br>and Tobacco Trade<br>Benevolent Fund
    THETobacco Pipe Makers
    and Tobacco Trade
    Benevolent Fund
  • Home
  • /Benevolent Fund
  • /

    The Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund

THE BENEVOLENT FUND

The Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Trade Benevolent Fund (Charity no. 1135646) was formed in 2010, replacing its predecessor charity which had been established in 1861.

One of the original functions of any Livery Company was the welfare of its members. Members paid a fee called quarterage, which supported those too ill or infirm to work, or paid for funerals. Livery Companies were also seen as reliable bodies to act as trustees for other charitable bequests. This philanthropic tradition continues today.

Company members are asked to donate annually to the Benevolent Fund. Donations (which can qualify for Gift Aid) provide money for the Fund’s charitable giving. The Benevolent Fund is run independently by a Board of Trustees (who are typically also Company members) and its assets are managed by professional investment managers with specialist knowledge of investment of charitable funds. The Fund’s prudent approach to investment is set out in its Risk Appetite Statement.

Our General Fund supports a wide range of UK registered charities, subject to careful review against our criteria. For more information about the charities and causes we support, and how to apply, please click here. Our Company members can also ask the Fund to support their own charity fundraising efforts, up to £1,000 per request. Email the Benevolent Fund Secretary here (Liverymen only).

PLEASE NOTE: The window for the round of 2025 applications is now closed. The window will reopen on a date to be confirmed in 2026.

Note regarding the Tobacco Trade Benevolent Association (TTBA)

From 2010 until February 2025 our charity also administered the Tobacco Trade Benevolent Association’s Welfare Fund, supporting those who have worked in the tobacco trade. Following execution of a Deed of Grant on 6 January 2025 which gave effect to the transfer of our Welfare Funds to Grocery Aid, responsibility for that Fund and its administration has now passed to the Trustees of GroceryAid with effect from 6 February 2025. GroceryAid were identified by our Trustees as a suitable charity to continue our work, having a wide reach to relevant beneficiaries and offering a greater range of benefits. To find out more about GroceryAid, or make an application for support, please visit their website.

CHARITIES WE CURRENTLY SUPPORT

  • Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation
  • Barrow Farm
  • Children's Magical Taxi Tour
  • Guildhall School of Music & Drama
  • Irish Guards' Charity
  • Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
  • Katherine Low Settlement
  • Mark Evison Foundation
  • Keen London
  • Pembroke Academy of Music
  • Physics Partners
  • Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund
  • Spitalfields Crypt Trust

To find out more about our Benevolent Fund, please email the Benevolent Fund Secretary.

Privacy Notice for Grant Recipients and Donors


Interested in becoming a Member? Find out more

  • Diversity and Inclusion Policy
  • Privacy Policy & GDPR Notices
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Climate Action Plan

The Worshipful Company of Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Blenders 2025 All rights reserved

SITE: HERTSMEDIA | RLB DESIGN

scroll to top

x

This site uses cookies. Using this website means you're ok with this. Read cookies policy