British Benevolent Fundraising Success In Madrid
The British Benevolent Fund, the oldest British charity in Spain raised nearly €12,000 for vulnerable Brits in Spain at its flaship event in Madrid on July 9th.
The Garden Party event , held at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Madrid will directly support British nationals experiencing extreme financial hardship in Spain.
Approximately 120 guests attended the event, welcomed by the British Ambassador to Spain, Sir Alex Ellis, who also serves as honorary patron of the BBF. Ambassador
Ellis commended the vital work of the fund and encouraged all UK residents in Spain to contribute through donations.
Lucy Gorman, Head of UK Consular Services in Spain, highlighted the BBF’s crucial role, stating it is “one of the embassy’s most valued partners in Spain.”
The success of the event was significantly bolstered by the generous support of key members of the British business community in Spain including Euro Weekly News, HM Hospitales, Golden Leaves, My Lawyer in Spain, Serenity Funeral Services, Spanish Property Choice, Currencies Direct, BlueCee Real Estate, Silver Wood Bloom, and Linea Directa who ensured there was no cost for the embassy and all proceeds went to those that need it.
As the oldest British charity in Spain, with a history spanning over 100 years, the BBF works in close collaboration with the UK consular network and other charity partners across Spain.
The organization provides essential support to British nationals in extreme financial hardship who have no other means of recourse.
The BBF’s dedicated, all-volunteer case support team processes applications 365 days a year, assisting individuals facing challenging circumstances often compounded by physical and mental illness, alcoholism, and domestic abuse.
Olaf Clayton, Chair of the BBF, emphasized the fund’s commitment to being at the heart of the community it serves and issued a call for volunteers to assist with fundraising and case support efforts within their local communities.
The BBF is entirely volunteer-run and relies solely on donations to provide its critical services.
To become a BBF member or donate, please visit www.britishbenevolentfund.org or email hola@britishbenevolentfund.org.
