Licensed Trade Charity

How to overcome loneliness in the run-up to Christmas

13-Dec-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

More than nine million people in the UK say they are always or often lonely but almost two-thirds feel uncomfortable admitting to it, according to research by the British Red Cross and Co-Op.

Combating loneliness in the licensed trade

06-Dec-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Last year, Age UK found more than half a million older people in the UK expected to feel lonely at Christmas, and with less than a month until the big day this year, the spotlight turns to addressing the issue within the drinks trade.

Raising a family while being a publican

05-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

“My son was just in the wrong situation, the wrong environment, the wrong friendship group and this all conspired against him to make a very bad situation... ”

Look out for older customers in freezing weather, charity urges

26-Feb-2018 By Ed Bedington

Charity bosses are reminding pubs to keep a close eye on their elderly and vulnerable customers as the country braces itself for the weather front newspapers are dubbing “The Beast from the East”.

How pub workers can beat the January blues

09-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

In light of seasonal splurging and early December paydays, the Licensed Trade Charity has issued a short guide to help pub workers beat January money blues.

M&B triumphs at LTC awards

09-Oct-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has fought off competition from Fuller's, Shepherd Neame and Black Sheep Brewery to win at the Licensed Trade Charity’s (LTC) Annual Volunteer Awards.

Licensed Trade Charity Golf Tournament heats up for final

24-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

Star Pubs & Bars has qualified for the final of this year’s Licensed Trade Charity Golf Tournament which takes place at Abbeydale Golf Club, Sheffield on 11 September.

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The Licensed Trade Charity calls for volunteers for befriender scheme

06-Dec-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has called for volunteers to help with its telephone befriender scheme as the waiting list rises to 21 people hoping to get a regular call.

Obituary

Family and former colleagues remember pub operator and trade charity fundraiser

15-Nov-2016 By Sara Hussein

Tributes have been paid to former “charismatic” pub operator and licensed trade charity leader Jimmy Elster whose funeral is being held this week.

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Golden Lion pub wins LTC golf heat

11-Jul-2016 By Oli Gross

The Golden Lion in Luddesdown, Kent, claimed first place in the Licensed Trade Charity Golf Tournament’s fifth regional heat.

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Guidance: Could you benefit from tax credits?

29-Apr-2016 By Oli Gross

New guidance on tax credits for people working in pubs has been launched by the Licensed Trade Charity.

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Ribs Of Beef rack up victory in LTC golf heat

22-Jun-2015 By Mike Berry

The Ribs Of Beef pub golf team from Norwich is celebrating after becoming the latest team to qualify for the grand final of the Licensed Trade Charity 2015 golf tournament.

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LTC golf tournament tees off

28-May-2015 By Mike Berry

An exciting golf tournament for pubs and breweries has teed off, giving breweries, publicans and their customers the chance to play at fantastic courses across the country.

News profile

Roy Boulter: Chairman, Licensed Trade Charity

15-Jan-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

The Licensed Trade Charity does a lot more than offer financial help to those in or retired from the business. Ellie Bothwell finds out more about its work from chairman Roy Boulter

New LTC chairman announced

10-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Roy Boulter has been announced as the new chairman of the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC).