Events 2013
Please come and visit the RNBT marquee at these events. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about your Naval or RM service connections.
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Battle of the Atlantic 70th Anniversary
Fri 24 May - Mon 27 MayLiverpool Waterfront -
HMS COLLINGWOOD Open Day
Sat 1 JuneHMS COLLINGWOOD, Fareham -
RNA Conference
Fri 14 June - Sun 16 JuneLiverpool -
HMS SULTAN Summer Show
Sat 15 June & Sun 16 JuneHMS SULTAN, Gosport -
National Armed Forces Day
Sat 29 JuneNottingham -
RNAS YEOVILTON International Air Day
Sat 13 JulyHMS HERON, Yeovil -
Defence Academy Music & Fireworks Night
Thu 18 July (1800-2200)Shrivenham -
RNAS CULDROSE Air Day
Wed 24 JulyHelston, Cornwall -
HMS EXCELLENT Families Day
Thu 25 JulyHMS EXCELLENT, Portsmouth -
RMA Reunion
Sat 28 September 2013CTCRM Lympstone -
Annual Presentation
Wed 9 October 2013HMS COLLINGWOOD, Fareham
Links
The Trust hopes that the various web sites included may be of help or interest. The links made available on this web site are included for information and convenience as a service to our users.
The Trust can accept no responsibility for the sites linked to or the information found there. The inclusion of a link does not imply any endorsement of the organisation or the accuracy of information provided, likewise, not linking to a particular site does not imply any lack of endorsement.
Should you know of any site that you think would be a useful addition to this list please contact the webmaster at webmaster@rnbt.org.uk.
Should you know of any site that you think would be a useful addition to this list please contact the webmaster at webmaster@rnbt.org.uk.
www.rnrmc.org.uk
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity was Founded in 2007 and provides a single focus from which to support the members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The RNRMC provides relief to those who experience life-altering trauma, helping members of the Naval Community through emotional, financial and practical challenges.
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity was Founded in 2007 and provides a single focus from which to support the members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The RNRMC provides relief to those who experience life-altering trauma, helping members of the Naval Community through emotional, financial and practical challenges.
www.ssafa.org.uk
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association – Forces Help (SSAFA) is the national charity helping serving and ex-serving men, women and their families in need. They often act as the casework organisation for the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust.
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association – Forces Help (SSAFA) is the national charity helping serving and ex-serving men, women and their families in need. They often act as the casework organisation for the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust.
www.britishlegion.org.uk
The Royal British Legion is the UK’s leading charity safeguarding the welfare, interests and memory of those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. It provides financial, social and emotional support to millions and its benevolence spans all age groups from the oldest to the very young. The legion now provides advice and information on housing and residential care. They often act as the casework organisation for the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust.
The Royal British Legion is the UK’s leading charity safeguarding the welfare, interests and memory of those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. It provides financial, social and emotional support to millions and its benevolence spans all age groups from the oldest to the very young. The legion now provides advice and information on housing and residential care. They often act as the casework organisation for the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust.
www.seafarers-uk.org
Formerly King George’s Fund for Sailors which was founded by King George V in 1917 and is the only central fund making grants to nautical charities which look after the welfare needs of seafarers and their dependants in the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and the Fishing Fleet. Help ranges from care of elderly seafarers to financial help for those still serving who hit problems brought on by ill health, disability, homelessness, unemployment, broken homes and bereavement. Seafarers' children also benefit with help in education. Seafarers UK currently administers the Gulf Trust Fund for those involved in both Gulf Conflicts.
Formerly King George’s Fund for Sailors which was founded by King George V in 1917 and is the only central fund making grants to nautical charities which look after the welfare needs of seafarers and their dependants in the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and the Fishing Fleet. Help ranges from care of elderly seafarers to financial help for those still serving who hit problems brought on by ill health, disability, homelessness, unemployment, broken homes and bereavement. Seafarers' children also benefit with help in education. Seafarers UK currently administers the Gulf Trust Fund for those involved in both Gulf Conflicts.
www.wrnsbt.org.uk
The WRNS Benevolent Trust exists to provide relief in cases of necessity or distress amongst its members and their dependants. The Trust may also make grants for assistance with further education for members. A member is anyone who served in the Women's Royal Naval Service and transferred to the Royal Navy before 1 November 1993, or anyone who has served in the WRNS since 3 September 1939. The Trust helps both officers and ratings, help is not restricted to members living in this country; we have cases on our books where recipients live overseas. The Trust is co-located with the RNBT in Portsmouth.
The WRNS Benevolent Trust exists to provide relief in cases of necessity or distress amongst its members and their dependants. The Trust may also make grants for assistance with further education for members. A member is anyone who served in the Women's Royal Naval Service and transferred to the Royal Navy before 1 November 1993, or anyone who has served in the WRNS since 3 September 1939. The Trust helps both officers and ratings, help is not restricted to members living in this country; we have cases on our books where recipients live overseas. The Trust is co-located with the RNBT in Portsmouth.
www.rnrmchildrensfund.org.uk
The Royal Naval & Royal Marines' Children's Fund provide assistance for the children of those serving or who have served in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines. (Co-located with the RNBT in Portsmouth).
The Royal Naval & Royal Marines' Children's Fund provide assistance for the children of those serving or who have served in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines. (Co-located with the RNBT in Portsmouth).
www.officersassociation.com
The Officers' Association is a charity dedicated to assisting officers who have retired or are about to retire from Her Majesty's Armed Forces. The Association was founded in 1919 and received the Royal Charter in 1921.
The Officers' Association is a charity dedicated to assisting officers who have retired or are about to retire from Her Majesty's Armed Forces. The Association was founded in 1919 and received the Royal Charter in 1921.
www.royal-naval-association.co.uk
The Royal Naval Association was granted its Royal Charter in 1954. Established to further the efficiency and well being of the service, preserve its traditions and encourage recruiting.
The Royal Naval Association was granted its Royal Charter in 1954. Established to further the efficiency and well being of the service, preserve its traditions and encourage recruiting.
www.veteransagency.co.uk
An executive agency of the Ministry of Defence intended to work in partnership with other organisations to deliver the war pensions scheme through a modernised and high quality customer focused system.
An executive agency of the Ministry of Defence intended to work in partnership with other organisations to deliver the war pensions scheme through a modernised and high quality customer focused system.
www.combatstress.org.uk
Combat Stress provides welfare support and remedial treatment to Veterans suffering from psychological injury caused by traumatic experiences in service (including PTSD).
Combat Stress provides welfare support and remedial treatment to Veterans suffering from psychological injury caused by traumatic experiences in service (including PTSD).
www.nff.org.uk
The Federation has been set up to give Royal Navy and Royal Marine families an independent voice. They also publish the Homeport magazine.
The Federation has been set up to give Royal Navy and Royal Marine families an independent voice. They also publish the Homeport magazine.
www.sailorschildren.org.uk
The Sailors Childrens Society, is a maritime charity who support families with a seafaring connection, who are in receipt of a means tested benefit and have a child under the age of 18. This includes Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet and includes families who may be divorced, deceased or disabled.
The Sailors Childrens Society, is a maritime charity who support families with a seafaring connection, who are in receipt of a means tested benefit and have a child under the age of 18. This includes Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet and includes families who may be divorced, deceased or disabled.
www.blesma.org
BLESMA is a National Charityfor Limbless and Ex-Service Men and Women, their dependants and Widows. The objectives of the Association are to promote the welfare of all those of either sex who have lost a limb or limbs, or one or both eyes, or the use of limbs as a result of service in any branch of Her Majesty's Forces or Auxiliary Forces and to assist needy dependants of such service limbless. We will also help those who lose a limb after service. Today, BLESMA are aiding thousands of amputees of all ages. From those who served during WWII, to recent conflicts and peace keeping missions.
BLESMA is a National Charityfor Limbless and Ex-Service Men and Women, their dependants and Widows. The objectives of the Association are to promote the welfare of all those of either sex who have lost a limb or limbs, or one or both eyes, or the use of limbs as a result of service in any branch of Her Majesty's Forces or Auxiliary Forces and to assist needy dependants of such service limbless. We will also help those who lose a limb after service. Today, BLESMA are aiding thousands of amputees of all ages. From those who served during WWII, to recent conflicts and peace keeping missions.
www.rsr.org.uk
RSR is a Christian charity dedicated to supporting Naval Service personnel and their families. Motivated by the love of God, and in close co-operation with the Naval authorities, RSR achieves this calling by Seeking to befriend and support Naval Personnel and their families, providing facilities for education and recreation and addressing other specific areas of need identified with Service life. (Working 'for the glory of God and the good of the Service' since 1876).
RSR is a Christian charity dedicated to supporting Naval Service personnel and their families. Motivated by the love of God, and in close co-operation with the Naval authorities, RSR achieves this calling by Seeking to befriend and support Naval Personnel and their families, providing facilities for education and recreation and addressing other specific areas of need identified with Service life. (Working 'for the glory of God and the good of the Service' since 1876).
www.warwidowsassociation.org.uk
The WWA is essentially a pressure group and exists to improve the conditions of War Widows and their dependants in Great Britain. Its work encompasses not only those who have suffered bereavement from the last World War and as a result of more recent conflicts such as Korea ,the Falklands and the Gulf but also those who have suffered the loss of their husband in peacetime, when his death was attributable to his service life. It works with all Government departments, petitioning for improvement in pensions, the administration of benefits and other issues affecting War Widows. It represents War Widows at national events of remembrance. It maintains close links with all ex-Service organisations and the Service widows' associations.
The WWA is essentially a pressure group and exists to improve the conditions of War Widows and their dependants in Great Britain. Its work encompasses not only those who have suffered bereavement from the last World War and as a result of more recent conflicts such as Korea ,the Falklands and the Gulf but also those who have suffered the loss of their husband in peacetime, when his death was attributable to his service life. It works with all Government departments, petitioning for improvement in pensions, the administration of benefits and other issues affecting War Widows. It represents War Widows at national events of remembrance. It maintains close links with all ex-Service organisations and the Service widows' associations.
www.shipwreckedmariners.org.uk
Since we were founded in 1839 our aim has been the same, to relieve distress among the seafaring and ex-seafaring community. Thankfully, shipwrecks are fewer but they still occur bringing tragedy in their wake, and then there are those who have left the sea, through accident, ill-health or on retirement and their dependants who are living on meagre incomes and in need of assistance.
Since we were founded in 1839 our aim has been the same, to relieve distress among the seafaring and ex-seafaring community. Thankfully, shipwrecks are fewer but they still occur bringing tragedy in their wake, and then there are those who have left the sea, through accident, ill-health or on retirement and their dependants who are living on meagre incomes and in need of assistance.
www.commonwealthveterans.org.uk
Our remit is to help ex-Service men & women who served The Crown and are now in need. Benevolence monies are dispensed to beneficiaries through a network of ex-Service organisations across the Commonwealth.
Our remit is to help ex-Service men & women who served The Crown and are now in need. Benevolence monies are dispensed to beneficiaries through a network of ex-Service organisations across the Commonwealth.
www.forceschildrenstrust.org
The Forces Children’s Trust is a charity devoted to helping dependant children that have lost a parent whilst serving with the Armed Forces. The FCT, by reason of its aims and size, has the flexibility and ability to make decisions and offer help as needed, with minimum fuss and consequent time-loss. It is able to help both an individual and a group of children in similar circumstances.
The Forces Children’s Trust is a charity devoted to helping dependant children that have lost a parent whilst serving with the Armed Forces. The FCT, by reason of its aims and size, has the flexibility and ability to make decisions and offer help as needed, with minimum fuss and consequent time-loss. It is able to help both an individual and a group of children in similar circumstances.
www.aco.uk.net
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust is happy to be a member of the Association of Charity Officers (ACO). The Association is the national umbrella body for benevolent charities, that is charities that provide aid and advice to individuals in need. Any charity helping individuals can join the Association. If you are looking for help and do not have eligibility for assistance from the RNBT there may still be help available from a fund in ACO membership.
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust is happy to be a member of the Association of Charity Officers (ACO). The Association is the national umbrella body for benevolent charities, that is charities that provide aid and advice to individuals in need. Any charity helping individuals can join the Association. If you are looking for help and do not have eligibility for assistance from the RNBT there may still be help available from a fund in ACO membership.
www.cobseo.org.uk
COBSEO is established to represent, promote and further the interests of Service and ex-Service personnel, their spouses and other dependants, through Service Charities and by all practical, legal and proper means. This is normally achieved by exchanging and co-ordinating information between its member Service Charities and liaising with external agencies.
COBSEO is established to represent, promote and further the interests of Service and ex-Service personnel, their spouses and other dependants, through Service Charities and by all practical, legal and proper means. This is normally achieved by exchanging and co-ordinating information between its member Service Charities and liaising with external agencies.
www.qahh.org.uk
The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home, in West Sussex, is a registered charity (1072334) which provides long term and respite nursing care, rehabilitation and support to physically disabled ex-Servicemen and women from across the country. The facilities are designed to encourage rehabilitation, self-development and independence. They accept residents from age 18 upwards and have 60 beds for both permanent and short term respite care.
The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home, in West Sussex, is a registered charity (1072334) which provides long term and respite nursing care, rehabilitation and support to physically disabled ex-Servicemen and women from across the country. The facilities are designed to encourage rehabilitation, self-development and independence. They accept residents from age 18 upwards and have 60 beds for both permanent and short term respite care.
www.turn2us.org.uk
Turn2us exists to help people access the money they need that is available to them - through benefits, grants and other financial help. The website is a comprehensive resource designed to help individuals find appropriate sources of financial support, quickly and easily, based on their particular needs and circumstances.
Turn2us exists to help people access the money they need that is available to them - through benefits, grants and other financial help. The website is a comprehensive resource designed to help individuals find appropriate sources of financial support, quickly and easily, based on their particular needs and circumstances.
www.forpen.co.uk
As the independent watchdog for the Armed Forces pensions, the Forces Pension Society reaches out to serving and retired Forces personnel and their relatives and dependants and also offers through life administrative services, such a private medical insurance, conveyancing, probate and will writing, whilst campaigning for Service Pension rights. It also supports and advises members in their fight for the pension they should be receiving.
As the independent watchdog for the Armed Forces pensions, the Forces Pension Society reaches out to serving and retired Forces personnel and their relatives and dependants and also offers through life administrative services, such a private medical insurance, conveyancing, probate and will writing, whilst campaigning for Service Pension rights. It also supports and advises members in their fight for the pension they should be receiving.
www.project65.net
Project 65 is a military charity which was founded in 2007 to raise funds for the care and support of wounded armed forces personnel. They also organise the 'Forces March" - see www.forcesmarch.org.uk
Project 65 is a military charity which was founded in 2007 to raise funds for the care and support of wounded armed forces personnel. They also organise the 'Forces March" - see www.forcesmarch.org.uk
www.theforcesstore.co.uk
The Forces Store is a gifts service which aims to support Service personnel and their families, in particular, those posted overseas or currently deployed. It is wholly owned and run by dependants of members of the British armed forces.
The Forces Store is a gifts service which aims to support Service personnel and their families, in particular, those posted overseas or currently deployed. It is wholly owned and run by dependants of members of the British armed forces.
The Maritime Charities Welfare Guide - There are in excess of 150 charities in the guide providing a plethora of services to RN, RM, MN, Fishing fleets and their dependants. The guide is primarily designed to assist the public, in particular SSAFA caseworkers and Social Workers, find the maritime charity best suited to help. It will provide a useful 'in house' search tool.
The Defence Medical Welfare Service provides 24 hour practical and emotinal support to those members of the British Armed Forces who are receiving hospital care, their dependent relatives and entitled civilians, in operational areas and in static locations in the UK and overseas.
The purpose of "Hounds for Heroes" is to provide specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of both the UK Armed Forces and Civilian Emergency Services. Through this provision our aims are to provide help and practical support leading to an enhanced quality of life for our clients.
