 Our History |
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| 1874 | A Dinner at the Cannon Street Hotel to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King Willem III of The Netherlands |
| An after dinner speaker spoke of the plight of some Dutch people living in the UK. Due to this inspiring speech, a spontaneous collection raised £ 160, worth £ 10,000 today. |
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| 1875 | KWF Officially Registered |
| King Willem III himself is the most notable donor to the Fund |
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| 1895 | Princess Wilhelmina |
| Becomes the first Royal Patron whilst on a visit to see
Queen Victoria. Royal Support of the Fund has continued to this day. |
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| TODAY | We continue the Tradition of our Founders |
| An encouraging hand to help people in difficulties get back on the road to recovery. We consider all applications and provide help for the less fortunate in our society |
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| For over 140 years the fund has helped in many ways | |
| Today, we deal with legal problems, housing difficulties, family problems, medical requirements, etc. where an often modest sum can help to open doors and reveal solutions. Sometimes simply a telephone call, a visit, a Christmas card or flowers can brighten a lonely life. |
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