Help and Advice News

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The latest news from the Fund's Help and Advice team can be found below.

This page is updated regularly, so keep coming back regularly for all the latest news about how we help people who are struggling.

Top Stories

Part of a poster advertising the Carer's Passport initiative

Carers Passport Is Gateway To New Fund Service

The Civil Service Benevolent Fund is launching a Carer’s Passport for staff across the civil service.

1 September 2010

Fund Chief Executive Merrick Willis addresses the SGM audience

Best Of Fund Highlighted By Kerry And Judith

Kerry Nicholson, of the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Committee, was awarded the Fundraising Shield at the SGM, held in Birmingham.

25 June 2010

Christine Haughton, who needed the Fund's help after the sudden passing of her partner Mark (also pictured)

Record Help From Fund Is Child's Play

Stefan Child and Christine Haughton are just two of almost 7,000 people grateful that the Civil Service Benevolent Fund was there for them, for life, in 2009.

12 January 2010

A photo showing how floods can affect local communities

Affected By Flooding? Let Us Know

The Civil Service Benevolent Fund stands ready to help current, former and retired civil servants affected by the recent flooding.

20 November 2009

A dolphin leaps past Fund beneficiary Stefan Child

Dolphin Therapy Works For Stefan

Life for 14-year old Stefan Child will never be easy. But thanks to the Fund, he might just have a brighter future.

30 September 2009

Photo of some credit cards (source: Freefoto.com)

Dispelling The Myths On Loan Sharks

It can be a nightmare situation which is getting wider press coverage at the moment. But fortunately, if you know your fact from fiction, you shouldn’t have to worry too much about loan sharks.

30 September 2009

Ben Knibbs with his family, enjoying his new bedroom

Ben Gets A Great Conversion

Philip Knibbs, an employee with the Ministry of Defence, discovered the hard way that necessary adaptations to the family home can become complicated, and very expensive. Thankfully, the Fund was his help at hand.

29 July 2009

Stella Wells receives the Connie Henry Award from Fund Chairman, Stephen Laws

Fund Recognises A Stella Performer

Regional Services Co-ordinator Stella Wells has long been admired for her passion, commitment, and dedication to the Fund – but that didn’t stop her being shocked to receive the Connie Henry Award for her outstanding work for the Fund at the AGM in Cardiff.

1 July 2009

Annie Burns, who is cared for full-time by her mother, Lorraine

We Care For Carers

The Fund plays its part for those needing to care for a relative – just ask Lorraine Burns.

9 June 2009

Marina Carpenter, who features in the Fund's award-winning video

Fund Video Wins Award

The Civil Service Benevolent Fund has received an Award of Excellence for its video “Help At Hand” by the British Association of Communicators in Business (CiB).

26 May 2009

Fund Gives Help To Get Your Finances Back On Track

A guide, designed to give practical advice and tips if you are experiencing financial problems, is now available for download from the Fund website.

3 November 2008

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