News & Events
The Trust takes every possible opportunity to engage with our beneficiaries and their families by attending events across the country. As we are unable to visit every area on a regular basis we also publish matters of local or national interest in the press and other media.
Events
Armed Forces Day – Portsmouth
Date: Sat 8th June 2024
Location: Southsea Common
Armed Forces Day – Plymouth
Date: Sat 29th June 2024
Location: Plymouth Hoe
Silverstone British Grand Prix
Date: Thu 4th July 2024 - Sun 7th July 2024
Location: Silverstone Race Track
Pembroke House Garden Party (invitation only)
Date: Sat 27th July 2024
Location: Gillingham, Kent
HMS SULTAN Families Day
Date: Thu 1st August 2024
Location: HMS SULTAN
Stubbington Fayre
Date: Mon 26th August 2024
Location: Stubbington Recreation Ground
News
Call out for Volunteers at Pembroke House (Kent) and Admiral Jellicoe House (Portsmouth)
Wed 27th March 2024...
Read moreThe Royal Naval Benevolent Trust announces new Chief Executive
Fri 16th February 2024Debbie brings broad experience across the wider charities sector, having most recently served as Director of Health and Wellbeing at Morden College, a prestigious City-backed Almshouse Charity specialising in residential, domiciliary care and support for older people; prior to that Debbie was Chief Operating Officer at Guild Care, a Worthing based social care charity providing...
Read moreThe RNBT is looking for a Trustee
A fundamental characteristic of the Trust is that a significant proportion of our Trustees are serving and ex-serving Royal Naval ratings and Royal Marine other ranks. Accordingly ‘Ordinary Member’ trustees are people who have been or are RN ratings and RM other ranks. Only those who are or have served as Ratings in the Royal...
Read moreA life-changing legacy formed off the coast of Scotland
Thu 4th January 2024The RNBT was first formed in waters off Orkney ahead of the Battle of Jutland. Commander-in-Chief, Admiral John Jellicoe set up a benevolent fund for sailors and their loved ones, shelling out £50 – around £4,000 today – to help sailors and their families rebuild their lives following what became the largest naval battle of...
Read moreHMS SULTAN Comedy Night For Admiral Jellicoe House
Mon 27th November 2023A collection was made for the benefit of three charities including BFF, who provide entertainment to boost morale across the Armed Forces, the RNRMC and the RNBT (Admiral Jellicoe House). Representatives from Admiral Jellicoe House were invited to HMS Sultan to receive a donation of £350. Base Warrant Officer, WO1 Daniel ‘Bouncy’ Castle said: “The...
Read moreCentenary Birthday for the Colonel
Guests, including the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth and the RM Corps of Drums, gathered to celebrate Alan’s special day. The Royal Marines Corp of Drums performed a spectacular display of music and on completion family and close friends gathered for a small party. It was a very special day for everyone and especially Alan....
Read moreHelping our most needy get through the winter
Fri 17th November 2023RNBT assists our most needy people who only have a very low household income with a regular payment to help make ends meet. We have recognised the impact of the recent rise in the cost of living, particularly on utility bills, and to help offset the impact, particularly in the difficult winter months ahead we...
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