The Benevolent Fund is a registered charity which was founded in 1944 to grant temporary assistance in cases of severe financial need to serving or retired subpostmasters, full-time NFSP employees, and the widows, widowers or children of any of those persons in cases of severe illness, bereavement or other domestic distress.

Click to view the Fund’s Objects.

How we help
The type of assistance which might be provided includes:

• - installing equipment in the post office to aid an individual’s ability to continue to work.
• - helping with post office running costs during periods of illness.
• - contributing towards the cost of supporting dependents in times of financial difficulty.
• - contributing towards holiday costs for individuals with a disability or who are convalescing.
• - adapting homes and privately owned vehicles for individuals with a disability.

The Benevolent Fund also finances a Trauma Counselling Helpline to assist following a traumatic situation or incident in life, such as trauma reaction after an attack or raid.

We need your support
The Benevolent Fund relies on voluntary contributions, and we greatly appreciate any support you are able to provide.

Our preferred way to receive donations from NFSP members is by deduction from your monthly Post Office salary through the charity payroll giving scheme. Download a charity payroll giving scheme form to start donating to the Fund today.

If you are holding a fundraising event to raise money for the Fund, you can download a sponsorship form to keep track of your donations.

Apply to the Benevolent Fund
Current and retired subpostmasters, their families and staff are all eligible to receive help from the Benevolent Fund.

To apply to the Fund, first complete an application form.

Get in touch
To get in touch with the Benevolent Fund, email benfund@nfsp.org.uk or call NFSP Headquarters on 01273 452324.