The Member’s Benevolent Trust (MBT) is an independent registered charity, run by volunteers to help any needy person who is or has been for more than two years either a paid-up member or a current or former permanent employee of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). This extends to members of any bodies that have merged with, or been absorbed by the Institute, and spouses, widows, widowers, parents, children, grandchildren, or dependants of an eligible person.

The MBT can help where support is needed due to bereavement, illness, reduced circumstances or social distress, providing personal contacts, advice and/or financial grants. The appropriate level of help is assessed by the Board of the MBT. However, the MBT cannot provide legal advice or major long term assistance.