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Army Dependants' Trust
Promotion of the efficiency of the Army by the awarding of immediate financial assistance to meet the needs of dependants/next of kin of deceased soldiers or officers.
Contact Information
- http://www.armydeptrust.org.uk
- Building 183, Trenchard Lines
- Upavon, Pewsey
- Wiltshire
- SN9 6BE
- T- 01980-615734 F-01980 618840
Support Offered
Immediate financial assistance to dependants or next of kin
Army Families Federation
AFF is the voice of the Army family. It empowers and acts as an advocate and an independent expert witness to promote a quality of life which reflects the military covenant.
Contact Information
- http://www.aff.org.uk
- IDL 414, Floor 1, Zone 7,
- Ramillies Buildings, Marlborough Lines,
- Monxton Road, Andover,
- SP11 8HJ
- 01264 382324
Support Offered
Highlights problems to chain of command and service providers.
Sign-posting service for assistance of every kind.
Greenwich Hospital
Benvolence for Royal Navy and Royal Marines seafarers, grants, donations, pensions, sheltered housing and education (parent charity for the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook)
Contact Information
- http://www.grenhosp.org.uk
- 3 Creed Court
- 5 Ludgate Hill
- London
- EC4M 7AA
Support Offered
Block grants, donations, pensions administered through the RNRMC
3 sheltered housing schemes, for former RN and RM mariners over 60 yrs of age, their spouses, partners, widows and widowers
Limited number of bursaries for full boarders at RHS for the children and grandchildren of RN, RM and British Merchant Navy.
Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund (LKNMF)
Charity 313525
The Council of the Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund offers for competition a variety of educational Scholarships for those reading for their first degree.
Contact Information
- http://www.lknmf.com
- Maryfield
- Queen Mary Avenue
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- RG21 5PE
- 01256465884
Support Offered
Up to a maximum of 25 scholarships tenable from October each year. The Scholarships are available for the sons and daughters of those serving, or have served in the British Armed Services and intend to read for their first degree.
From time to time, Scholarships are also available for application from serving members, under the age of 30, who wish to study for their first degree.
In addition, if funding permits, Scholarships to INSEAD, for those studying for an MBA, may also become available.
All Scholarships are awarded after competition interview and only in the year the degree course starts.
Naval Families Federation
The NFF offers an independent voice to Royal Naval and Royal Marines personnel and ALL members of their extended family. The NFF can provide support and guidance on day to day issues that occur as a result of being part of a Naval Service family. The NFF has direct access to the Chain of Command, the MOD and the Government. The organisation ensures that the unique challenges faced by Naval Service families are considered in the ‘purple arena’ and when policies are reviewed.
Contact Information
- http://www.nff.org.uk
- admin@nff.org.uk
- Castaway House
- 311 Twyford Avenue
- Portsmouth, Hampshire
- PO2 8RN
- +44 (0)23 9265 4374
Support Offered
Support and guidance
RAF Benevolent Fund
Charity No:1081009
S Charity No: SC038109
Company No: RC000773
The RAF's leading welfare charity, providing practical, financial and personal lifetime support to all members of the RAF family whether serving or veterans and their families.
Contact Information
- http://www.rafbf.org
- 12 Park Crescent
- London
- W1B 1PH
- 0800 1692942
Support Offered
Provides practical, financial and - in some cases - emotional support to all members of the RAF family, regardless of rank, from childhood through to old age.
Help with top-up care fees
Help with disability
- Adaptations
- Equipment
- Mobility
Death and Disablement in Service
- Housing assistance
- Education costs
Financial Need
Property Repairs
Welfare breaks
Support for the serving RAF
- “Airplay” Youth Support Project
- Childcare centres
- Benefits and Money Advice Service
- free relationship counselling
RAF Families Federation
Represents the views and concerns of RAF personnel and their families to those who can make a difference, for example senior RAF and MoD staff and Ministers. The RAF FF is outside the chain of command and can promise an independent and confidential service.
Contact Information
- http://www.raf-ff.org.uk
- enquiries@raf-ff.org.uk
- 13-15 St Georges Road
- Wittering
- Peterborough
- PE8 6DL
- 01780 781650
Support Offered
Parented by the RAF Association under contract
Anyone whose life is directly affected by the fact that a family member is serving in the RAF is entitled to be represented by the RAF FF. Respective partner, spouse, children, parents and close relatives by blood/marriage/civil partnership are all included.
RN Officers Charity
Financial assistance to serving and retired RN and RM Officers in distress.
Contact Information
- http://www.arno.org.uk
- 70 Porchester Terrace
- London
- W2 3TP
- 020 74025231
Support Offered
Grants and benefits. Financial help to maintain children in private education
Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA)
Charity No: 226686
S Charity No: SC037673
Providing friendship, help and support for the whole RAF family. Incorporating RAF Families Federation representing the concerns of RAF personnel.
Contact Information
- http://www.rafa.org.uk
- 117 1/2 Loughborough Road
- Leicester
- LE4 5ND
- 0116 266 5224
Support Offered
Advice on sources of financial help, war pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
Respite care homes run jointly with RAFBF, sheltered housing and holiday homes.
Help and support to the youngest recruit right through to the oldest veteran.
