Railway
Benefit Fund
Visit the Christmas Shop
Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has opened its 2026 online Christmas shop, with proceeds from card and gift sales going towards supporting railway workers and their families through hardship.
The charity, which helps railway people and their families through difficult times, has put together a hand-picked range of Christmas cards and gifts for the festive season. This year’s collection includes exclusive card designs and a specially produced 2027 rail calendar featuring striking railway photography. The calendar has been sponsored by TES 2000.
The Railway’s Charity
The Railway Benefit Fund, also known as RBF, is a charity which provides support to current, former and retired railway people and their families across the UK.
We offer help to those who need us. From financial grants and confidential advice, to online tools and a legal helpline, we provide a range of services designed to support you through life’s unexpected events.
Our assistance extends not just to those working in passenger rail, but also to the wider rail supply chain as well as freight and supporting staff.
How We Can Help
We provide confidential advice, online tools, a legal helpline and a range of services and knowledge to support you, and your family, through life’s unexpected events.
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, our non-repayable grants provide financial support to improve circumstances and aid wellbeing.
How You Can Help
Railway Benefit Fund supports the heartbeat of the UK’s railways.
For over 165 years, we have offered a helping hand to the people behind the UK’s railways and their families when life throws up the most difficult challenges – such as illness, injury or financial hardship.
Every four minutes, someone reaches out for our help or advice. In return, we’re there for them.
As a non-membership charity, we rely solely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our work which focuses exclusively on the UK railway family. Whether our train drivers, station and maintenance crew, supporting staff, or other key workers, we want to ensure they can always be at their best.
Your contributions make a real difference to people across the UK railway family, so join us on our journey.
