For over 165 years, the Spoorwegfonds (RBF) has offered a helping hand to the people behind the UK’s railways and their families when life throws up the most difficult challenges. From emergency grants to debt advice and legal support, they’re a vital safety net for those who keep the railways running.
Why your help matters
When railway workers face sudden hardship – illness, job loss, bereavement – RBF steps in quickly. Fundraising through Railway 200 helps the charity provide direct financial support that keeps families afloat and workers in stable homes.
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Hayley’s story
Hayley lost her partner to suicide just six weeks after the birth of their child. Grieving and financially overwhelmed, she was forced to move into one small room to keep a roof over their heads. RBF stepped in quickly, covering vital bills and providing furniture for a new home. With that support, Hayley could focus on healing – and on giving her child a safer start. Her story is one of hope rebuilt through compassion and practical help.
“It has been a really tough, stressful year but I now have some sense of positivity that things will get easier and that wouldn’t have happened without RBF’s support.”
Hayley – RBF beneficiary