Although railway employees paid a subscription to belong to the Institution, it relied very heavily upon public support. One notable supporter of the fund was Charles Dickens, who gave a speech at the Ninth Anniversary Festival of the Railway Benevolent Institution in 1867.

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The Railway Benefit Fund, also known as RBF, is a charity that provides support to current, former and retired railway staff and their dependents across the UK.
From financial grants and confidential advice to online tools and a legal helpline, they provide a range of services designed to provide support through life’s unexpected events. Assistance is available to anyone working, or who has worked, in the railway, including passenger, freight, infrastructure, supply chain and ancillary services. No longer a membership organisation they rely solely on fundraising and donations so they can continue to support our Railway Family.

We have all had a Turbulent few years with a Pandemic, Cost of living Crisis and various world events. I`d like to simply do my bit and help this wonderful charity support fellow Railway Brothers and Sisters, providing help and support to those who need it. 

Help to provide Services such as - Legal Advice, Debt Advice, Grant Programmes, Advice and Signposting, and Children`s Funding.

I will be posting pictures and updating and Training and race related information (Incase you wish to cheer me on! :)))