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THE ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT TRUST – SUPPORTING THE NAVAL FAMILY
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Men and Women
in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines serve their country often at times
of national crisis and danger. The Trust exists to serve them at times
of need, throughout their lives. The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT) is the Navy’s largest charity; its beneficiaries are collectively referred to as the RNBT Family. It provides help, advice and support to Serving and ex-Serving Royal Navy ratings, Royal Marines other ranks, their wives, widows and dependants. |
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Their main service is the provision of grants (ranging from small amounts
to thousands of pounds) for food, clothing, rent and mortgage payments to
house repairs, disability aids and training courses - The list is endless.
The
Trust also runs a first class care home (Pembroke House), near Chatham
in Kent which provides nursing and personal care for up to 49 residents – ex-naval
ratings, Royal Marines other ranks and their wives and widows.
For
more information call 02392 660296,
email rnbt@rnbt.org.uk or visit
www.rnbt.org.uk
COMRADESHIP AND MUTUALITY
"Once Navy, Always Navy" is the core belief of the Royal Naval Association
Members continue to "look out" for
each other as they did when they were serving. It really
is a mutual organisation, but one that involves not only old
and young sailors but also their partners and children - it's
very much a family affair.
Formed after WWI, The Royal Naval Association (RNA)
has 400 branches across the UK with a further 40 around the world supporting
30,000 members.
Help is available from provision of grants to donations
for all RNA members, serving personnel, naval veterans and their dependants,
including non-members. The
association works closely with other organisations such as the Association of
Wrens to support veterans.
A 15-seat minibus was recently presented to
Pembroke House, the residential care home run by the Royal Naval Benevolent
Trust, purchased by funds raised by RNA Branches.
“It really is a mutual organisation, but one that
involves not only old and young sailors but also their partners and children.”
RNA Membership
can also bring other benefits such as a private medical insurance scheme,
discounts on car hire or hotels and reduced subscription to Navy News magazine.
Plans are
being made to relocate the RNA from London to Portsmouth (not many sailors
in Chelsea!) and to foster closer links with the serving Royal Navy.
Editor’s
Comment
If you come across someone who was in the Navy or Royal Marines and needs
help consider contacting these charities to see what they can do
to help.
For further information call 0207 352 6764
or visit www.royal-naval-association.co.uk
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Email enquiries on veterans issues to: veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk
