Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) has appointed Mandy Lindley as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, recognising her deep understanding of the Royal Naval community, shaped by both her own service experience and more than a decade of senior leadership within the charity.
A former member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, Mandy brings first-hand knowledge of naval life and the realities faced by serving personnel, veterans and their families. This lived experience has been central to her work at RNRMC since joining the charity in 2015 as Director of Relationships and Funding, where she has been responsible for all grant-making and commissioning activity and is a member of the Executive team.
During her tenure, Mandy has helped drive a significant evolution in the charity’s approach to grant-making, placing greater emphasis on early intervention and prevention, a stronger understanding of need across the Royal Navy community, and the delivery of robust, evidence-based outcomes. She is also a former Trustee of The Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust.
Dr Brian Gilvary, Chair of RNRMC, said:
“Mandy’s appointment reflects her exceptional contribution to RNRMC and her deep-rooted understanding of the Royal Navy. Her own service experience, combined with her strategic leadership and insight into need across the naval family, has been fundamental in strengthening how the charity supports its beneficiaries and I am delighted to welcome her as Deputy CEO.”
After leaving the Royal Navy to start a family, Mandy moved into the voluntary and community sector, where she gained more than 15 years’ experience in early years support. She was the founder and manager of Home-Start Portsmouth, supporting families to improve parenting and family life through early, community-based intervention.
Reflecting on her appointment, Mandy Lindley said:
“I am incredibly proud to take on the role of Deputy CEO at RNRMC. I understand the importance of timely, effective support for those in the Royal Navy community. I’ve seen first-hand how early intervention and strong partnerships can change lives, and I’m committed to ensuring our funding and work continues to make a meaningful, lasting difference.”
RNRMC remains the principal charity of the Royal Navy, working in partnership with organisations across the Naval Service and wider Armed Forces community to ensure that together we adapt our support and delivery as the needs change caused by geopolitical uncertainty, we will be committed, ready and alongside those that need us most.
