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Charity Number: 218742

To support seafarers, retired seafarers and their dependants who are in need through sickness, incapacity, disablement, unemployment , low income or other need.

Contact Information

http://www.nautiluswelfarefund.org/
welfare@nautilusint.org
Nautilus House
Mariners Park
Wallasey
CH45 7PH
0151 346 8840

Support Offered

Mariners’ Park in Wallasey provides a range of services.

Independent accommodation in 113 houses, bungalows and apartments.
32 place residential and nursing home, which can also provide respite care.
On site Home Care Service.
Communal facilities including café, gym, hobby room and laundry.
The Charity also provides financial support through regular grants and one off grants for essential items.

The Charity also offers a Caseworker Service providing advice on benefits and services. This is available in Merseyside, Hull and Grimsby and Southampton and Portsmouth areas.

Charity Number: 1102593
Company Number: 5021052

Our mission is to supply Bibles and Christian resources to the uniformed services, seafarers and associated organisations.

Literature is provided on request and reimbursement is sought through donations and sponsorship to meet production costs and overheads.

Contact Information

https://nmbs.org.uk/
enquiries@nmbs.org.uk
Castaway House
311Twyford Avenue
Portsmouth
PO2 8RN
02392699873

Support Offered

Bibles and Christian resources

Charity Number: 1160182
Scottish Charity Number: SC052322

Our mission is to support the wellbeing and development of children and young people from Naval families in recognition of the unique situations they and their families face.

Our vision is that every Naval child has their spirit and talent unlocked, giving them a brighter future and helping them to realise their full potential.

Contact Information

https://www.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk/
caseworkers@navalchildrenscharity.org.uk
Castaway House
311 Twyford Avenue
Stamshaw,Portsmouth
PO2 8RN

Support Offered

Supporting the Wellbeing and Development of Naval children: 0-25 yrs, serving/veteran, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Reserves, Royal Fleet Auxiliary.  Programmes of support ranging from direct financial support to families to wellbeing resources, advice and guidance from a dedicated team of caseworkers.  Families can come directly through self-referral, through SSAFA or other agencies such as RNRM Welfare. 

Charity Number: 1177107

The Naval Families Federation exists to give all currently serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families the opportunity to have their views heard by those in positions of power. We work to remove disadvantage that may result from Service life. Our vision is for the serving Naval Service community to feel valued, to be treated with fairness and respect, and to be able to thrive. We recognise the significant diversity of people’s personal circumstances, family structures and communities, and aim to provide appropriately tailored support.

Contact Information

http://www.nff.org.uk
contactus@nff.org.uk
Building 25
HMS Excellent
Portsmouth
PO2 8ER
023 9265 4374

Support Offered

– We find out about the ‘lived experience’ of Naval Service families, and representing their views and concerns at Ministerial level, and to the Naval Service, government departments, civilian service providers and other stakeholders, in order to inform policy-making and change. We can challenge policy on your behalf.
– Providing information and de-mystifying the system through our website, social media channels, Homeport magazine, and direct engagement with families via our enquiries desk or face-to-face.
– Providing advocacy support when appropriate, and offering signposting and guidance to help serving people and their families to find the best route to resolve an issue.

Charity Number: SC010665
Scottish Charity Number: SC010665

Provision of employment and career transition services for serving and former officers; relief of distress among former regular or reserve officers and their dependants. Applicants must be resident in Scotland at the time of their initial application or have been members of a Scottish Regiment.

Contact Information

http://www.oascotland.org.uk
New Haig House
Logie Green Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4HR
0131 550 1575 / 1581

Support Offered

Direct financial assistance, one-off and annual grants, vocational training grants and business start-up loans.

Employment and career transition services to serving and former officers.

Charity Number: 201321

Dedicated exclusively to supporting officers, ex-officers and their dependants. Including provision of employment services, financial and welfare support. Works in close collaboration with other charities.

Collocated with The Soldier’s Charity, RFEA and the Haig Housing Trust and Cobseo.

Contact Information

http://www.officersassociation.org.uk
info@officersassociation.org.uk
40 Caversham Road
Reading
RG1 7BT
020 7808 4160

Support Offered

Short and long term financial help and advice for ex-officers and their families, throughout their lives.

Access to residential homes for disabled and single persons.

Employment support and job finding for officers and ex-officers throughout their working lives. Part of MoD Career Transition Partrnership.

Charity Number: 1136618
Company Number: 7267733

OCF provides long-term benefits for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women and former Service personnel through the medium of golf. It provides golf familiarisation, skills and employment training, and facilitates work experience placements and full-time employment opportunities.

Contact Information

http://www.oncoursefoundation.com
info@oncoursefoundation.com
28 Falstaff House
Bardolph Road
Richmond
TW9 2LH
020 8334 2010

Support Offered

OCF offers confidence-building practical training and contributes to long-term development plans, which are key elements of the physical and psychological recovery process and transition to civilian life.

Scottish Charity Number: SC014486

To provide self-management for those burdened with chronic pain via monthly group meetings or by one-to-one sessions by arrangement.

Contact Information

www.painassociation.co.uk
info@painassociation.com
Suite D
Moncrieffee Business Centre
Friarton Road,Perth
PH2 8DG
0800 783 6059

Support Offered

Providing valuable tools helping veterans manage their pain more effectively on a day-to-day basis and help lead an improved quality of life.

Company Number: 09113207

Pegasus – Men’s Wellbeing Centre exists to improve the mental health and wellbeing of men by ensuring that no man has to face life’s challenges alone.
Our purpose is to provide accessible, professional support that enables men to seek help early, build resilience and improve their emotional wellbeing before difficulties reach crisis point. We are committed to reducing stigma around men’s mental health, preventing suicide, tackling social isolation and helping men develop the confidence and skills to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Through counselling, education, community engagement and partnerships, Pegasus works to create a society, where asking for help is seen as a strength, support is accessible to everyone who needs it, and every man has the opportunity to thrive.

Contact Information

http://pegasusmenswellbeing.co.uk
Carnon Building B
Wilson way
Pool
TR15 3RS
01209 205785

Support Offered

Pegasus – Men’s Wellbeing Centre is a multi-award-winning Community Interest Company providing professional mental health and wellbeing support for men across the UK.
Established in 2014, Pegasus offers accessible, trauma-informed counselling, psychotherapy and wellbeing programmes delivered by qualified and trainee counsellors under professional supervision. We support men experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD/C-PTSD, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, bereavement, addiction, domestic abuse, financial pressures and social isolation.
Our services are available in person, online, by telephone, through Walk & Talk therapy and home visits where appropriate, helping to reduce barriers to accessing support.
Alongside one-to-one counselling, we deliver group programmes, psychoeducation, community wellbeing initiatives and training designed to improve emotional resilience and encourage early intervention.
Pegasus has extensive experience supporting members of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans and their families, recognising the unique impact that military service, transition to civilian life and trauma can have on mental health.
Our person-centred, evidence-informed approach focuses on helping individuals build resilience, improve wellbeing and achieve lasting positive change.
Our mission is to ensure that no man has to face life’s challenges alone by providing safe, compassionate and professional support that empowers men to thrive.

Company Number: 11479548

Phoenix Heroes CIC is a non-profit Community Interest Company supporting veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces and their families with a range of support services. We build veteran communities and create a natural peer support environment where our core support services are delivered directly to those who need additional help.

Contact Information

http://www.phoenixheroes.co.uk
info@phoenixheroes.co.uk
Castle House
South Street,Ashby De La Zouch
LE65 1BR
01206 932488

Support Offered

Employment networking – ERS Silver Award holders and aligned with many veteran friendly UK Companies.
Mental Health Support – BACP member Therapist and partnering PTSD support organisation. Our core team members are PTSD Awareness CPD accredited trained. Phoenix Heroes are also BACP organisational members.
Community Building – Our Veteran Carp Angling Club (VCAC) is one of the fastest growing communities in the UK. We have our own L1 & L2 Angling Coaches, and we are a “Get Fishing for Wellbeing” Angling Trust partner. We have a range of different community building initiatives and we are very family focussed.
Tackle 4 Heroes – Our Tackle 4 Heroes project is operating on a national scale enabling us to give FREE fishing equipment to our beneficiaries and their families so they can join our community fishing events.

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