Ground-breaking research by the Directory of Social Change (DSC) reveals that funders spend at least £8.6 million each year on the needs of children with parents in the Armed Forces, supporting needs such as education, mental health and wellbeing, and crisis support.
Read moreMinister for Veterans’ Affairs and former British Army soldier, the Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP, is supporting a campaign by Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, calling on the British public to take Scotty’s Pledge ahead of Armed Forces Day (24 June) and show their support for children who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.
Read moreOver 2,000 Royal Marines Commando children in the South West are to benefit through a £15k donation to RMA – The Royal Marines Charity, from the Advanta Foundation, a charity set up by the wealth-management company, Advanta Wealth Ltd.
Read moreThe Naval Children’s Charity is delighted to share that our Chief Executive Officer, Clare Scherer, is to receive an MBE in recognition of her services to Naval families.
Read moreJack Rigby and his mum Rebecca have filmed a short video to thank everyone who has supported Jack’s fundraiser for Scotty’s Little Soldiers to mark the 10th anniversary of Lee Rigby’s death.
Read moreA former soldier has recalled the emotional highs and lows he felt when he and his wife fostered vulnerable children.
Read moreAre you an organisation that supports Service Children by providing funding for their needs, either directly through family support or by giving grants or other funding?
Read moreHelp Jack Rigby raise funds for charity in his dad’s memory
Read moreTom Palmer, the author of 57 children’s books and winner of six literary awards, spent Friday 12 May at Alderwood Senior School in Aldershot talking to Y7 and Y8 pupils from Alderwood and guests from Talavera Junior School and Heath End School.
Read moreOn Saturday 13 May, Mark begins his Big Miles for Little Smiles fundraising challenge.
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Afghanistan support
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