LTC appeals for LVA donations

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) is appealing for donations from local Licensed Victuallers Associations that have folded — after one disbanded LVA gave nearly £38,000.

That sum — the single biggest donation to the LTC — came from the Midlands Licensed Victuallers Charity using funds from the now-disbanded Birmingham LVA.

The money will go towards the Licensed Trade Support & Care, the LTC's support arm.

The LTC is now calling for other LVAs in a similar situation to donate their funds.

Chief executive Jim Brewster said: "In 2009 alone, we awarded £41,835 in grants to people in the Midlands area so hopefully this donation will help us achieve even more.

"Over the last couple of years a number of LVAs who have disbanded have generously bestowed their remaining funds to us. Over the last year closing LVAs including West Cornwall and the Sheffield, Rotherham & District Almshouse Fund have donated over £25,000.

"We would like to appeal to other LVAs who maybe in a similar position, and we believe there are many who could consider donating their funds to Licensed Trade Support & Care and continue to make a difference to people's lives."