Urgent financial grants for the Naval Family
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (The RNBT) provides urgent financial grants to support serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their dependents, when financial hardship strikes.
How RNBT Urgent Financial Grants Work:
1. Purpose:
Urgent Financial Grants are designed to provide fast, essential financial help in critical situations – such as:
- Sudden loss of income
- Urgent housing repairs (e.g. broken boiler in winter)
- Utility arrears that could lead to disconnection
- Essential white goods replacement (e.g. fridge or cooker breakdown)
- Unexpected medical or care needs not covered elsewhere
2. Who Can Apply:
- Serving and former Royal Navy or Royal Marines personnel
- Spouses, partners, or dependents of eligible veterans
3. How to Apply:
Learn how you can apply for financial assistance from The RNBT here.
Applications are usually made through a caseworking organisation such as:
- SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity
- The Royal British Legion (RBL)
- Other forces charities or welfare officers
These organisations help assess your situation and can submit an application to us on your behalf.
Need help with your application? Please get in touch – we are here to help. Contact The RNBT Helpline by calling 02394 216294 (Monday-Thursday 0800-1600 and Friday 0800-1530) or by sending an email help@rnbt.org.uk.
4. Speed of Support:
Once approved, grants are processed quickly – often within a few working days – to ensure urgent needs are met without delay.