Naval & Military Bible Society (NMBS)

Naval & Military Bible Society (NMBS)


Contact details

Website: https://www.nmbs.org.uk/ 
Contact page: https://www.nmbs.org.uk/contact/ 
Telephone: +44 (0)7793 422599 
Email: enquiries@nmbs.org.uk 
Address:
Naval & Military Bible Society
Unit 24, Shrivenham Hundred Business Park
Near Manor Road
Watchfield
Wiltshire
SN6 8TZ
United Kingdom 
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

What this organisation does

The Naval & Military Bible Society (NMBS) is a UK charity that provides free Bibles, New Testaments and Christian resources to service personnel, uniformed personnel, seafarers, cadets and associated organisations in the UK and around the world. The charity has a long history dating back to 1779 and aims to make Christian resources freely available to those who serve. 
For seafarers, NMBS offers specially produced seafarer editions of Bibles and New Testaments, along with faith-based books and booklets intended to provide spiritual encouragement, guidance and support while at sea or ashore. 

Who can use the service

NMBS supports:
  • Seafarers working in the UK and internationally. 
  • Service and uniformed personnel. 
  • Cadets and cadet organisations. 
  • Chaplaincies and associated organisations.
  • Individuals and organisations seeking Christian resources connected with maritime, military or uniformed service communities. 
Resources are generally provided on request without charge, with the organisation relying on donations and sponsorship to support its work. 

Support available

NMBS provides access to a range of Christian resources, including:
  • Free Bibles and New Testaments.
  • Seafarer-specific New Testaments and Psalms editions.
  • Christian books, booklets and faith resources for seafarers. 
  • Resources for military, naval and uniformed personnel.
  • Access to different Bible translations, including NIV, CEV and NRSV editions. 
  • Assistance sourcing alternative Bible versions and foreign-language translations where available. 
  • Support for chaplaincy teams, service units and associated organisations requesting faith resources. 

Features and benefits

NMBS may be particularly helpful for seafarers who:
  • Want access to Christian resources while working at sea or away from home. 
  • Are looking for spiritual encouragement, reflection and faith-based support. 
  • Need a Bible or New Testament specifically designed for maritime environments or service communities. 
  • Require resources in different Bible translations or languages. 
  • Prefer resources that are provided free of charge upon request. 
  • Wish to connect with organisations that understand the unique experiences of service and seafaring life. 

How to get help

  1. Visit the NMBS website: https://www.nmbs.org.uk/ 
  2. Browse available resources through the online shop and resource catalogue. 
  3. Contact NMBS directly by telephone or email to request resources or discuss specific requirements. 
  4. If you need a particular Bible translation or language version that is not listed, contact the organisation to discuss availability. 
  5. Organisations, chaplaincies and service groups can enquire about obtaining resources for wider distribution.

Things to check before contacting them

Before making contact, consider:
  • Which resources you are looking for and whether they are for personal or organisational use.
  • Whether you require a specific Bible translation or language edition. 
  • Whether your request is for an individual seafarer, vessel, welfare service, chaplaincy or organisation.
  • Contacting NMBS during published office hours where possible. 
Home page:
https://www.nmbs.org.uk/ 
About NMBS:
https://www.nmbs.org.uk/about/ 
Contact NMBS:
https://www.nmbs.org.uk/contact/ 
Resource catalogue and shop:
https://www.nmbs.org.uk/shop-2/ 
Donate:
https://www.nmbs.org.uk/donate/