Beneficiaries of the Fund
In 2009 the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund assisted 291 families with Grants including Death Benefits totaling €766,000.

Management of the Fund
The Fund is managed by the Executive Committee in Dublin. The administration work of the Fund is undertaken by the Executive Secretary who is responsible for the general operation of the Fund. His work includes the payment of Grants and visits to beneficiaries to assess needs.

Officers of the Fund 2010
President of Appeals - Donald Williamson
Chairman - Paddy McGarry
Vice Chairmen - Paul Nimmo & Joe Keane
Hon. Treasurer - Damien Kieran
Hon. Secretary - Joe Grennan
Executive Secretary - Jim O'Connor

Activities are Countrywide
There are seven Regions throughout the country, each under the supervision of a Chairman and Committee. The function of the Regional Committees is primarily fund raising and reporting cases of hardship/need to the Executive Secretary as appropriate.

Regional Chairmen
Kevin Flynn : Southern Region
Gus O'Gorman : North Leinster Region
Mark Deveraux : Midwest Region
Gearoid Surlis : Northwest Region
Brian MacNeill : Western Region
Donal O'Ciobhain : Drogheda Region
Joe Wogan : Southeast Region