The Provision Trade Charity since 1835.

Founded some 166 years ago as the Cheesemonger's Benevolent Institution.

The Provision Trade Benevolent Institution (otherwise known as the PTBI ) continues to assist those former members of the Provision and Allied Trades who find themselves in distressed circumstances. This does not however cover the retail trade which is covered by another charity.

Beneficiaries

Those eligible for grants or other payments must:

• Have been employed or engaged in the Provision Trade for at least ten years.
• Be the widow or widower of such person.
• Be a needy person whose total residual income is less than that laid down by the Trustees from time to time.

Any application will be dealt with promptly and in strict confidence and subject to the above criteria being met this will then be passed on to our welfare visitor for a full report to lay before the Trustees.

It is our policy to search out former members of the Trade who may be eligible for some assistance but inevitably there are those who we do not reach so if you know someone who you feel might qualify then a telephone call or letter will soon clarify the position.

Subscribers

We are of course always looking for new subscribers to our funds. If you are not already a donor and would like to make a contribution of any size we shall be delighted to hear from you.

Please address all applications or enquiries to the Secretary, Peter Denhard at the above address, alternatively he can be contacted by email at info@provtrade.co.uk