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The NatWest Group Pensioners Benevolent Fund

Many people at some time in their lives experience financial hardship. For retirees, especially with limited income, some unforeseen event or other life circumstance can cause difficulties and unwelcome complications.

The NatWest Group Pensioners Benevolent FundOpens in new tab is a registered charity for retired NatWest Group employees and their financial dependants and is totally independent of the bank. It is managed by a board of Trustees, all volunteers, who are retired and serving employees.

The Benevolent Fund was set up in 1979 with a donation of £1000 from the NatWest Group Pensioners’ Association. Since its launch, no funding has been received directly from the bank. Instead, income has been received from legacies, bequests and donations from retirees, and deposit interest and dividends from investments.

Over the last twenty years, the trustees have awarded more than 500 grants totalling more than £500,000 to pensioners needing a helping hand.

What we do

The Benevolent Fund’s financial grants can cover a wide spectrum of needs; from replacing a broken pair of glasses to providing showering facilities when using a bath becomes too difficult. An application form is available on the Fund's websiteOpens in new tab.  Find out more about what we doOpens in new tab.

How you can help

The work of the Benevolent Fund is greatly appreciated. Please help that work to continue by making a one-off or regular donation, or by considering a legacy when making your will. Your contribution will be gratefully received. The Benevolent Fund is a registered charity so the trustees are able to claim GiftAid. If you are a UK taxpayer, for every £1 donated a further 25p can be reclaimed from HMRC. A donation formOpens in new tab is available on the website.

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