Improving lives since 1812
Welcome to
the National Benevolent Charity
Providing financial support to people experiencing poverty at a time of crisis
Open
We aim to respond to individuals’ needs and circumstances.
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
Individual Grants in 2022
1157
Applications
Received
614
Grants awarded
162
White goods
163
Household goods
160
Food and clothing
46
Floor coverings
32
Utility & priority debts
12
Bankruptcy or Debt Relief Order
39
Other
Grants for Organisations in 2022
£379,823
Spent on grants
44
Grants awarded
20
grants to organisations working to strengthen families and / or communities
7
grants to organisations working to improve employment / education / training
2
grants to organisations working to benefits / reducing costs
8
grants to organisations working to prevent homelessness
1
grants to organisations working to reduce rural isolation and loneliness
2
grants to organisations working to reduce fuel insecurity
4
grants to organisations working to reduce food insecurity