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.

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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

  • Fieldfisher logo

    Fieldfisher (Silicon Valley) LLP

    Mark Webber

  • Useful Sensors

    Useful Sensors

    Pete Warden

  • Providentia

    Providentia Law

    David Ryan

  • Crowe logo

    CCW Business Solutions | Crowe UK

    Steve Wares

  • Willow on the Green logo

    Willow on the Green

    Alex Sinclair

  • Artonomi logo

    Artonomi

    Karen Beale

Community Partners

  • The Saint Andrew’s Society of San Francisco logo

    The Saint Andrew’s Society of San Francisco

  • British-American Business Council logo

    Northern California British-American Business Council

  • British-American Business Council logo

    Los Angeles British-American Business Council

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.