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We are sorry but due to the volume of applications to the individual grants fund we are now closed to new applications.
Existing applications will be reviewed in date order.
We will reopen in January 2025 for new individual grants applications.

Welcome to
the National Benevolent Charity

Providing financial support to people experiencing poverty at a time of crisis

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Open

We aim to respond to individuals’ needs and circumstances.

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Compassionate

We never forget that people are at the heart of everything that we do.

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Collaborative

We know we can make a greater difference by working with others

Individual Grants in 2023

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1132

Applications
Received

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729

Grants awarded

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145

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194

Household goods

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140

Food and clothing

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44

Floor coverings

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43

Utility & priority debts

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30

Bankruptcy or Debt Relief Order

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4

Other

Grants for Organisations in 2023

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£388K

Spent

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42

Grants awarded

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1157

Applications
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614

Grants awarded

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£104K

to help Strengthen Families

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£14K

to support Education and Training

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£60K

to help Financial Resilience

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£207K

to relieve  Destitution

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£2K

Other

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2

grants to organisations working to reduce fuel insecurity

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4

grants to organisations working to reduce food insecurity

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Find out about our grants
and how  to apply

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