Post Office Fellowship of Remembrance donation

We've recently received a generous donation of £45,000 from the members of the Post Office Fellowship of Remembrance. This organisation originated from an initiative by GPO employees between the two World Wars. As an act of commemoration for those who gave their lives in the Great War they purchased properties which operated as hotels for convalescence, holidays and for educational purposes for GPO people and their families. The remaining hotels have now been sold and the proceeds are to be distributed by a Trust to charities who share similar backgrounds and objectives.

Alan Bealby, the current Chair of the Trust, said: “We're delighted to support the BT Benevolent Fund, knowing that both organisations have been supported by the same workforce for so many years."

To find out more about the Post Office Fellowship of Remembrance visit www.porf.co.uk

CSiS Charity Fund Donation

We have recently received a generous donation of £25,000 from the Civil Service Insurance Society Charity Fund (CSiS CF) for which we are extremely grateful.

The CSIS Charity Fund is an independent charity which works with partner organisations to help civil and public servants and their families get through tough periods in life and we are privileged to receive their support. www.csischarityfund.org

2023 Annual Newsletter

Our 2023 Annual Newsletter is now available for download.

Helping and Supporting BT Retirees

Formerly the National Federation of Royal Mail and BT Pensioners, NFOP has its origins in the 1930s as the National Federation of Post Office Veterans.

Over 30,000 BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) members have already joined NFOP. Join your former colleagues in enjoying the benefits of membership.

Looking after our members

NFOP has established a number of good relationships with professional advisers and service providers, enabling us to offer members access to a select panel of experts who offer initial advice in their relevant fields. Access to these experts is for the duration of active membership, allowing members to feel confident that help is available.

Membership benefits

  • Initial advice when you need it, on legal, tax, financial, retirement and benefit matters
  • Membership of a local Branch giving you opportunities for social activities and outings
  • Membership of the Accident Aftercare service providing help if you have a car accident
  • An informative and entertaining magazine
  • IT assistance on computer problems
  • Discounted rates for various services
  • NFOP Travel Club provides exclusive travel services and holiday deals

You can join the NFOP today for as little as £1.75 a month.

Call 0158 272 1652 or email info@nfop.org.uk quoting BTBFNews for more information. https://www.nfop.org.uk.

The Fund's work

Please find below links to a slide summing up the Fund's work, which can be used at team meetings or other events. These are availabe in PDF and MS PowerPoint format.

Touching people's lives

The BT Benevolent Fund works closely with the Rowland Hill Fund, which is a registered independent charity with the aim of providing financial help and practical advice to Royal Mail, Post Office Ltd, Parcelforce Worldwide colleagues, pensioners and their dependants in times of need.

The support the RHF offers is varied: help with budgeting, respite breaks, home modifications for the disabled, mobility vehicles or an unexpected crisis.

Contributions to the Fund are falling and there has been an increase in requests for help. During the past year they dealt with 369 new cases, distributing more than £250,000 in grant aid. Often people are suffering hardship through no fault of their own and the Fund is there to provide assistance when it is most needed. If you know of a Royal Mail Group employee or pensioner who may be in need of financial or practical support, do let them know about the Fund. They can be contacted via their free confidential Helpline, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

HELP 0800 688 8777

Contact us

By post:
Room 4210
Bristol Central Telephone Exchange
Marsh Street
Bristol, BS1 4AY

By telephone:
0800 756 5555

By email:
benevolent@bt.com

If you'd like to support our work you can make a donation.