Improving lives since 1812
Our office is now closed until Tuesday 6th January 2026 – for updates on our grant programmes and application opening dates, please go to the relevant grant programme page:
Welcome to
the National Benevolent Charity
Helping people in a time of need, by 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
in pursuit of our purpose.
Individual Grants in 2024
1203
Applications
Received
715
Grants awarded
219
White goods
190
Household goods
109
Food and clothing
92
Floor coverings
69
Utility & priority debts
17
Bankruptcy or Debt Relief Order
19
Other
Grants for Organisations in 2024
£424K
Spent
43
Grants awarded
14
to help Strengthen Families
6
to support Education and Training
4
to help Financial Resilience
19
to relieve Destitution
0
Other
