WHY WE EXIST
Men and Women in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines serve their country, often at times of national crisis and danger. The RNBT exists to serve them and their families, by providing support at
times of need, throughout their lives.
WHO WE HELP
This is not an exhaustive list and individual circumstances can be complicated. If you have any doubts or queries, we are always ready to listen and tell you whether or not you are
eligible.
The RNBT gives help,
in cases of need, to serving and former Royal Naval ratings and Royal Marines other ranks; they are known as Primary Beneficiaries. We also help their partners, children and some others connected
with them. Our beneficiaries are known collectively as the RNBT Family.
The RNBT Family History
We will consider applications for assistance from any member of the RNBT Family. If you fit one of the
following descriptions then, apart from a few exceptions, you are almost certainly part of the RNBT Family.
Serving and ex-serving Men and Women
You are a past or present RN rating or RM other rank – a Primary Beneficiary
Wives, Husbands and Partners
You are the dependent partner of a Primary Beneficiary with whom you live
Children
You are the child, under the age of 18, of a Primary Beneficiary (living or deceased). This may include: a
dependent child who is not the natural child of a Primary Beneficiary, a child who has continued in full time education on reaching the age of 18 and a child over the age of 18 who is unable to
support themself because of mental or physical disability.
Widows and Widowers
You are the widow or widower of a deceased Primary Beneficiary with whom you were living at the time of death
and are not living with a new partner.
Separated or Divorced Wives and
Husbands
You are the separated or divorced wife or husband of a Primary Beneficiary and are not living with a new
partner.