The Artists' Benevolent Fund was instituted in 1810[1] and incorporated by royal charter on 2 August 1827.
[3] As of 1851, it was one of two charitable funds established for purposes relative to those who had been unfortunate in the practice of the fine arts, the other being the Artists' General Benevolent Institution.
The second was supported by the patrons of the Fine Arts, for the relief of the widows and orphans of the members of the Annuity Fund.
The benefits of this fund were extended to about 40 widows and 22 orphans, the former receiving £18, and the latter £5 annually.
[1] John Young was honorary secretary of the Artists' Benevolent Fund[4] from 6 December 1810 to 4 May 1813.