The RailStaff Awards 2024

Helping to make a difference

TBF is here to support those who work in the public transport industry in Great Britain when they are in need, hardship or distress. Almost anyone who works in the industry may join TBF, which is a registered charity (registered in England and Wales, 1160901) and be eligible for help.

We have members in most major public transport companies and enjoy support from all the main transport unions. We are a membership charity and to become a member you must work in the public transport industry. We have helped thousands of members in times of need or hardship and offer an extensive range of benefits to the member, their partner and dependent children for just £1 a week.

TBF was originally established to help families of London public transport workers serving in the First World War. A permanent trust was set up in 1923 and we have been helping public transport workers for over 90 years. In recent years we have shown extensive growth nationally and we have members in most parts of England, Scotland and Wales.

Transport Benevolent Fund CIO