Naval charity urges families struggling to reach out for support

The rise in household living costs has resulted in a growing number of families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis – with worries about going into debt and energy prices top of their minds, according to a leading charity.

New research on behalf of the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT) shows a third of Britons (34%) are struggling financially, with two in five (42%) worried about going into debt in order to pay essential bills and are in turn worried about the impact on their mental health (43%).

Established in 1922 under Royal Charter, the RNBT has grown into a major Naval benevolence charity and has given the equivalent of over £200 million in funding since its inception 100 years ago – to Royal Navy and Royal Marines servicemen and women and their families.

Aston spoke to Rob Bosshardt, chief executive at The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT).