We are proud to support civil servants when times are tough. We listen without judgement and offer practical, financial and emotional support.
Our impact
We support current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times. From mental health struggles and financial assistance to relationship issues, getting through grief, and coping with disability, we’re here to help people stay strong, whatever life brings. We’ve been here for civil servants for generations, providing an umbrella of support when it’s needed.
We were set up in 1886 as a benevolent society to support the widows and orphans of civil servants. We’ve grown and changed over the years and still have the same purpose to support civil servants.
Who we help
We are the occupational charity for more than 1.5 million current and former civil servants (plus their financial dependants).
We support anyone who is currently working in the Civil Service as well as those who have left or retired.
Over the years we have developed our support so we can respond to the needs of our community. We don’t just give financial help but give information, advice and access to a variety of services.
Our impact in 2024
In 2024, civil servants came to us for help over 74,000 times. Every 15 minutes someone asked us for help and 6,382 individual cases were responded to.
“We recently learned from independent research that the Charity generates at least £4.73 of social value for every £1 donated.”
Jonathan, Charity for Civil Servants Chief Executive
Hilary’s story
I think it’s important for civil servants to know that we have this type of support available to us. If we fall, someone is there to pick us up.
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