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Back on dry land Support home for seafaring veterans
Sister organisations, Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust and Association of WRENS (AOW) work together for the benefit of all female veterans of the Royal Navy.
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ASSOCIATION OF WRENS 90th Anniversary.
THE Association of Wrens was formed in 1920 and is still keeping the sprit of naval Servicewomen alive today. Membership is drawn from ex-Naval Service women together with those currently serving in the Royal Navy. The age of members ranges from early twenties to those who served in the Second World War, including several centenarians.
This year, the AOW is proud to be celebrating 90 years of memories, camaraderie and support with members.at a service of commeration at the Royal Naval Church, St Martins in the Fields , Trafalgar Square, on 13 November 2010. The Associationof Wrens fully supports the valued work of the WRNS Benevolent Trust and actively promotes their services
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Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust
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The Trust delivers help and advice to approx 450 ex-Wrens and dispenses £300 - £400K of services per annum to those who find themselves in some form of need.
Financial help in the form of regular annuity payments,help with primary debts and grants for house adaptations, and funeral expenses are just some of the types of benefit that are available.
WRNS BT have no caseworkers of their own and rely on the help of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association – Forces Help and The Royal British Legion to provide caseworker visiting officers who will send a confidential report for consideration.
The Trust works alongside AOW and are grateful for their help in fund raising and promoting the help and advice that is freely available to all former members of the WRNS.
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Weathering the storm of isolation
Merchant Navy Associations working together
THE Federation of Merchant Mariners works in partnership with Merchant Navy Associations enabling them to reach out to more Veterans by sharing resources and experience. It brings seafarers, exseafarers and their families together in fellowship through a wider network of social contacts and support.
Building on such a strong community spirit, the Federation has developed the Weather Eye scheme which is tailored especially for its members.
It offers a free confidential advice and referral package on welfare matters and puts members in touch with one another helping to banish feelings of isolation and loneliness. From a telephone call to see if all is well; a chat with the Welfare Officer to a birthday card makes the scheme personal and special. Feeling valued and appreciated is an essential element of the Weather Eye scheme.
Derek Bristow, Chief Executive of the Federation explains,”Working in the maritime industry is unique; months away at sea, away from family, means it’s very important to build strong friendships with your colleagues. When you retire, the be difficult for some of our veterans. We hope that Weather Eye will help support them in this way and reduce the possibility of isolation.”
Membership of the Federation is open to all merchant seafarers and ex seafarers of whatever rank or rating, and their families.
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Email enquiries on veterans issues to: veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk
