NAVAL benevolence charity The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust is inviting current or former Naval personnel in the Black Country in need of help to access support during the cost of living crisis.

The RNBT has nearly £3million of funding available this year, which can be used to help towards living expenses, house repairs, disability aids, job training and care home top-up fees.

The charity, which is celebrating its centenary year, has urged current or former Naval personnel and their families to get in touch to access life-changing support during a year of hard-hitting food and energy price hikes.

Captain Nick Fletcher, chairman of the trustees, said: “The RNBT’s commitment to those who have served, or are currently serving, is more important than ever before, with rapidly rising prices and other external stresses.”

He added: “Over the years I have witnessed the charity support those facing incredibly difficult times, and I’m proud of the impact we have been able to make on those who deserve it most and look forward to helping further in the future.”

The charity has been delivering financial assistance and support in cases of need to serving and veteran members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their families since 1922.

To find out more about help available visit RNBT.org.uk, email help@rnbt.org.uk or call 02394 216294.