Welcome to the Social Workers’ Benevolent Trust

As part of the SWBT 50th Anniversary the 50:4:50 fundraiser continues! See more on our News & Events page on this website.

We are the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping social workers when times are difficult. And now times are very difficult for social workers, ex-social workers, and their dependents. Please donate now by finding swbt on Just Giving! Thank you.

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The Social Workers’ Benevolent Trust was established as an independent charity in 1971 on the initiative of the British Association of Social Workers (Charity No. 262889). It remains independent with its own trustees.

The Trust offers financial help to social workers and their dependents in times of hardship, for example when experiencing sickness, bereavement, family difficulties or sudden catastrophe.

It is a small charity with limited funds, and it aims to provide grants that will make a tangible difference to the applicants. The trustees consider grants at their bi-monthly meetings, and applicants need to complete an application form if they wish to be considered for a grant.

For further information please see the How to Apply  and  How to Donate pages or use the button below to go straight to our JustGiving page and make a donation.

Are you aware? There’s a tax relief scheme you may want to find out more about. See our News page.