Swiss Benevolent Society UK

Swiss Benevolent Society UK We aid fellow Swiss living in the UK who are experiencing difficulties, of all ages & walks of life

Tomorrow is World Humanitarian Day. 🌍While few of us will ever work in humanitarian emergencies, its message reaches far...
18/08/2026

Tomorrow is World Humanitarian Day. 🌍

While few of us will ever work in humanitarian emergencies, its message reaches far beyond global crises. It reminds us that another person's wellbeing is never solely their own concern.

A community's resilience depends on how it cares for its most vulnerable members. When people facing illness, loneliness or hardship are supported, everyone benefits — trust grows, connection deepens, and no one is left to face difficult times alone.

Welfare work is not something that sits at the edges of community life. It is one of the ways community is sustained. And it is rarely built from extraordinary moments — more often from ordinary acts of care. Knowing someone's name. Noticing when they have not been seen for a while. Picking up the phone. Knocking on a door.

Whether through volunteering, checking in on a neighbour, or welcoming someone new, each of us has the chance to help build the kind of community where everyone can belong.

Read more in our August blog 👉 https://www.swissbenevolent.org.uk/news/

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Coffee, Tea & Good Company: Disconnect to Reconnect ☕️🌿Join us for a relaxed afternoon exploring digital wellbeing, mind...
14/08/2026

Coffee, Tea & Good Company: Disconnect to Reconnect ☕️🌿

Join us for a relaxed afternoon exploring digital wellbeing, mindfulness and meaningful connection with fellow Swiss nationals in London.

In collaboration with The Digital Detox Club, the afternoon will include a Digital Wellbeing Masterclass, guided mindfulness, conversation, refreshments and an optional mindful walk to Lincoln’s Inn Fields.

Saturday 10 October 2026
1.00–4.00 pm
Gallery Room, 79 Endell Street, London

Spaces are limited — book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-wellbeing-disconnect-to-reconnect-tickets-1995718157733?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along, take a pause from the scroll and disconnect to reconnect.

Results day. 📩A-level results arrive today in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The SQA results already came through ...
13/08/2026

Results day. 📩

A-level results arrive today in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The SQA results already came through on 4 August in Scotland, and GCSE results follow on 20 August.

Results days can look like individual milestones, but they are almost always shared experiences. Behind every result is a network of people waiting, supporting and encouraging — families holding their breath, grandparents checking in from another country, and communities ready to celebrate or offer support when things do not go as planned.

Whatever today brings, it is one moment on a much longer road.

If your family is Swiss and the next step raises questions about funding, our student grants and bursary programmes are here to help. Please share this with anyone who might benefit.

🔗 https://www.swissbenevolent.org.uk/financial-aid/

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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand at the Swiss National Day celebrations at Crypt on the Green last Saturda...
06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand at the Swiss National Day celebrations at Crypt on the Green last Saturday. It was a joy to meet so many of you, including those we already know and many we were meeting for the first time. With delicious raclette, a wonderful alphorn performance and a great community atmosphere, it was a lovely afternoon of Swiss celebration.

Our Welfare Officer Lily spent the afternoon meeting people from across the Swiss community, answering questions about our work, and creating a welcoming space for conversations and connections. A special thank you to Aïcha for leading a beading workshop, which proved incredibly popular and gave people a chance to slow down, get creative and connect with others. 💙

Read our new August blog 🌲This month our theme is UNITE, and a Swiss proverb says most of what needs saying: "A single t...
03/08/2026

Read our new August blog 🌲

This month our theme is UNITE, and a Swiss proverb says most of what needs saying: "A single tree does not make a forest."

A tree standing alone takes the full force of the wind. A forest breaks the wind for every tree in it, and beneath the surface the roots share water where nobody sees. This month we ask a practical question: where is your forest, and when did you last stand in it?

Inside: a reflection on belonging and showing up, the story of the Swiss Benevolent Society from 1703 to today, Swiss National Day, World Humanitarian Day, and a thought from our Welfare Officer Lily on what it really means to belong.

Read the full reflection here 👉 https://www.swissbenevolent.org.uk/news/

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Our office will be closed for its annual summer break from Monday, 3 August to Monday, 31 August 2026. We will reopen on...
02/08/2026

Our office will be closed for its annual summer break from Monday, 3 August to Monday, 31 August 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, with our regular office hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:00am–3:00pm UK time

During the closure, SBS enquiries will not be processed. However, our website provides trusted contacts for welfare concerns, emotional wellbeing, financial assistance and Swiss consular matters.

Please read the full information here:
https://www.swissbenevolent.org.uk/news/
We wish everyone in our community a safe and restful August. ☀️

30/07/2026

🎉 Our Swiss National Day Ticket Giveaway is now complete!

Thank you to everyone who entered. The winner has been contacted, and we hope they have a wonderful time at the event.

Thank you all for taking part! 🇨🇭

As July closes, results season is on the horizon. 📩Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher results arrive on 5th August. A-L...
30/07/2026

As July closes, results season is on the horizon. 📩

Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher results arrive on 5th August. A-Level results follow on 14th August, and GCSE results on 21st August. Swiss students receiving maturité results this summer are navigating their own version of this threshold.

Whatever the envelope says, results are one moment on a much longer road — and there are usually more chances to change direction than the moment itself suggests.

If you or someone in your family is a Swiss national in further or higher education in the UK, our student grants and bursary programmes may be able to help. Please do share the link with anyone who might benefit.

🔗 https://www.swissbenevolent.org.uk/financial-aid/

See you in August. 🕯️

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☀️ Heatwave update: Please continue to take careWith high temperatures continuing, please keep looking after yourself an...
29/07/2026

☀️ Heatwave update: Please continue to take care

With high temperatures continuing, please keep looking after yourself and those around you.

Remember to stay hydrated, keep your home as cool as possible, avoid the hottest parts of the day where you can, and take extra care if you are outdoors.

In the spirit of this month’s theme, “Connect”, this is a great opportunity to check in on neighbours, friends, family and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the effects of heat. A quick call, message or visit can make a real difference and help make sure those around you are doing okay.

Don’t forget your pets — make sure they have access to fresh water, avoid walking dogs during the hottest periods, and never leave animals in parked vehicles.

Please stay safe and look out for one another. 💙

Swiss National Day – Ticket Giveaway 🇨🇭Tickets to the Swiss National Day event in London on 1 August are officially sold...
28/07/2026

Swiss National Day – Ticket Giveaway 🇨🇭

Tickets to the Swiss National Day event in London on 1 August are officially sold out. To support our community, we purchased a small number of tickets, and we're giving away one final ticket - which includes a meal!

How to enter:
Leave a comment below telling us which meal you would choose – Fondue, Raclette or Vegan.
If you'd like to help support our charity, we'd also appreciate it if you followed our page and shared this post, but commenting is all you need to do to enter.

Deadline:
Entries close on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 12:00 pm BST. The winner will be selected at random and announced on our page the following morning.

Disclaimer:
This giveaway is run entirely by the Swiss Benevolent Society. We are not the official organisers of the Swiss National Day event; we purchased this ticket independently to support our community. The prize consists of one event ticket (including one meal), is non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative prize. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta

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