British Benevolent Society - benefiting Brits since 1858

The British Benevolent Society of California is a unique independent charity and social hub for Brits in the Western United States. As a community, we provide aid and relief to British citizens in times of dire need. The BBS is working tirelessly to support Brits with life-saving aid in times of greatest need.

British Benevolent Society video introducing the history and purpose.

BBS 2024 Annual General Meeting

Thursday, April 25, 2024
5:30 PM 8:00 PM
Werqwise, San Francisco

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"Thank you so much. The Covid19 Grant is literally a total lifesaver. I was just wondering today what I was going to do about my rent backlog. This will help me so much ."

- CHARLES, COVID19 GRANT RECIPIENT

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The BBS receives almost daily requests for assistance from British citizens who have been financially impacted by shut downs related to Covid19.

BBS Thank you for your donation.

Corporate Sponsors

  • Currencies Direct logo

    Currencies Direct

    Simon Plumb

  • Woodside Capital Partners

    Rudy Burger

  • Morton Wealth

    Morton Wealth

    Jon Wingent

  • Florin Pensions logo

    Florin Pensions

    Charles Cockerton

  • Crowe logo

    CCW Business Solutions | Crowe UK

    Steve Wares

  • Willow on the Green logo

    Willow on the Green

    Alex Sinclair

  • Fieldfisher logo

    Fieldfisher (Silicon Valley) LLP

    Mark Webber

  • Artonomi logo

    Artonomi

    Karen Beale

Need Help?

Our services range from helping with dire financial needs, repatriation, senior advocacy and many other circumstances where British citizens simply need assistance and guidance.