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What the fund does The
Fire Services National Benevolent Fund was set up in 1943, initially to help the
widows and orphans of firefighters who lost their lives during World War II.
Since then the Fund has grown enormously and is now a registered charity
providing support to serving and retired firefighters and their families who are
in need.
Help
is given to any member of a firefighter’s family who is experiencing any sort
of difficulties, whether they be financial, physical or emotional.
Last year we saw a great increase in the number of people benefiting from the Fund either through therapy, convalescence, retirement or hardship grants. With your support, this year we hope to help even more.
Therapy Jubilee
House Therapy Centre in Cumbria is a unique, purpose-built rehabilitation and
therapy facility developed by the Fund for the benefit of Fire Service personnel
and their dependants. Every
admission receives an individual treatment, developed for their particular
needs.
Convalescence The
Fund maintains two centres for convalescence, both purchased for the Retirement
& Sheltered Housing The
Fund also provides self-contained retirement bungalows at Eamont Park near
Jubilee House and warden sheltered flats at Marine Court, both of which are
available to rent or buy for former fire service personnel or their partners to
enjoy their retirement in peace and security.
Hardship
Grants
The
Fund provides financial assistance to past and present Fire Service personnel
and their dependants when they suffer bereavement, misfortune, illness or
hardship. Support is given in the
form of grants and awards, with the aim of maintaining quality of life. There are currently 1500 firefighters or their dependants receiving
financial grants and other benefits which cost around three million pounds a
year.
Can
you Help?
There
are lots of ways you can help, from straightforward donations and Deeds of
Covenant to Give As You Earn and Legacies. Whatever gift you send will be much appreciated and will help us continue
the support we offer to Fire Service personnel and their families.
What
your money buys
If you would like to help the Fund, just call Nick Aylett, Social & Welfare on 0121 380 6215/6216/6217. Visit us at our web site click here.
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convenience
and tranquility of their locations. Marine Court in the seaside resort of Littlehampton has its
own gymnasium and many local amenities nearby, including the beautiful South
Downes. Harcombe House Convalescent
Centre in Devon stands in 300 acres
of beautiful woodland amongst fishing lakes and nature trails.
