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Welcome to
the National Benevolent Charity
Helping people in a time of need, offering grants to people who are living in poverty or financial hardship and grants to organisations working to relieve poverty.
Compassionate
We never forget that people are at the heart of everything that we do.
Collaborative
We know we can make a greater difference by working with others.
Innovative
We continue to innovate in pursuit of our purpose.
Hardship Grants in 2025
1245
Applications
received
738
Grants awarded
250
White goods
188
Household goods
89
Food and clothing
93
Floor coverings
40
Utility & priority debts
23
Bankruptcy or Debt Relief Order
55
Other
Grants for Organisations in 2025
£467K
Spent
57
Grants awarded
to help Strengthen Families
to support Education and Training
to help Financial Resilience
to relieve Destitution
Other
