British Benevolent Society of California

About Us

The British Benevolent Society, (BBS), is a 501(c) (3) charity whose aim is to raise and spend money for the aid, relief, maintenance and assistance of sick, elderly, disabled or financially distressed British citizens, who are resident or transient in California or who are resident or transient in any of the states covered by the British Consulate-General office located in California.

Throughout the year, we organize community events around the Bay Area where we offer our members a chance to mingle with other Brits in a social setting. Our numerous community events are British focused and fun! They range from monthly happy hours to theater in and around the Bay Area to our annual Christmas Dinner. The idea behind all of our events is to provide you with the feeling that you are back at home in the UK.

With your help and involvement we can:

Continue to provide aid and relief to distressed British nationals in dire need of assistance.

Partner with the British Consulates General in San Francisco and Los Angeles to ensure people know where to find us.

Follow the tradition that began in 1858 to help those that need it the most.