Royal Navy Benevolent Trust (RNBT)
Social Connection & Community · Charity · Portsmouth
Benevolent fund for non-officer Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and families.
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT, no. 206243) supports former and serving non-commissioned sailors, Royal Marines and their families through financial grants, debt advice and cost-of-living help. The Trust also runs two veteran care homes - Pembroke House in Gillingham and Admiral Jellicoe House in Portsmouth. The helpline 02394 216294 (Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm) or help@rnbt.org.uk handles confidential casework, with applications also accepted via the Lightning Reach portal. Holds the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award.
Contact
Phone: 023 9269 0112
Website: https://www.rnbt.org.uk
Email: rnbt@rnbt.org.uk
Address: Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8RN
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00
Who it's for
Who they help: Former rating/marine veterans and families needing financial help.
Eligibility: Serving and former non-commissioned RN and RM personnel (and dependants) on low income.
Area covered: Portsmouth
Not suitable for: Officers not eligible (see RNOC).
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/royal-navy-benevolent-trust