About Us

The Royal Naval Association is a totally inclusive, free to join, rank blind membership organisation primarily for serving and former serving RN personnel and their families, who are proud of their Naval Service.

We exist to help our members through life’s highs and lows via peer support, welfare signposting and organised activities and events.

Through our core values, centered on the Seven Cs of Comradeship: Community, Connection, Commemoration, Care, Compassion, Companionship and Celebration we seek to maintain the naval ethos and enjoy sharing experiences with like-minded people while supporting each other in times of need.

Established in the aftermath of WW2, the mission of the Association is to foster comradeship to our membership through events, communications and welfare support, thereby enhancing our Naval Family.

Charitable Objectives – Royal Charter:

  • Preserve traditions of the RN
  • Foster comradeship
  • Provide meeting opportunities
  • Remembrance
  • Offer relief from hardship and distress
  • Welfare assistance and signposting
  • Support through transition from the RN to civilian life

The Benefits of RNA Membership

  • Access to over 250 branches across the UK and overseas where you will be surrounded by camaraderie and a lifelong Naval family
  • Access to welfare signposting and wellbeing support
  • Member discounts to travel, retail and lifestyle brand discounts
  • Free or discounted tickets to sports, theatre and music events
  • Exclusive access to online Zoom meetings and Tot nights with Shipmates all over the world
  • Invites to our online Fireside Chats with prominent serving and veteran spokespeople
  • Special Interest Groups (SIGS) such as Camping, Golf, Model Makers, cycling

Membership is free. Join us.