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Related Organisations

We work closely with a number of organisations to ensure the best support for our Shipmates. Please see the list below but if you have any questions or need further support please email [email protected] 

 

Combat Stress

Combat Stress provide clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.

Call 0800 138 1619

https://combatstress.org.uk/

Op Nova

Op NOVA provides support for veterans who are in contact with the justice system in England, enabling them to access the services they need.

https://www.gov.uk/support-for-veterans/op-nova

The Poppy Factory

The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.

https://www.poppyfactory.org/

Veterans Outreach Support

Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) offers Welfare, Wellbeing and Clinical provision to UK Armed Forces & Merchant Navy Veterans, as well as to spouses/partners.

https://vosuk.org/

Seafarers’ Charity

The Seafarers’ Charity makes a life-changing impact in troubled times. Donations and grants to organisations support those who work – or have worked – at sea, and their families

https://www.theseafarerscharity.org/

Fighting with Pride

Fighting With Pride supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT + Veterans, service personnel and their families

https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/

Naval Families Federation

Helping RN and RM families to feel heard and valued.

https://nff.org.uk/

Samaritans

What ever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24/7/365

Call – 116 123

https://www.samaritans.org/

Op Courage

Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help veterans and their families in England.

https://www.gov.uk/support-for-veterans/op-courage-the-veterans-mental-health-and-wellbeing-service

Op Fortitude

Op FORTITUDE is the government-backed centralised referral pathway designed to support veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

https://www.gov.uk/support-for-veterans/op-fortitude

The Association of Royal Naval Officers

The Association of Royal Navy Officers (ARNO) is a membership organisation for all Royal Navy, Royal Marines and QARNNS officers alongside their Maritime Reserve counterparts. Officers from the RFA, WRNS, RNVR and SCC are also welcome.

https://www.arno.org.uk/

The Association of Wrens and Women of the Royal Naval Services

The Association welcomes all serving and former women of the Royal Naval Services, which includes WRNS, RN, QARNNS, RN/WRNR, RFA and RM.

https://wrens.org.uk/

Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust

The Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust exists to provide worldwide advice and financial relief in cases of necessity or distress among its members and their dependants. We can also make grants for the education of members.

https://wrnsbt.org.uk/

NHS Healthcare for the Armed Forces community

How the NHS can help if you’re in the British armed forces or are a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/

MenKind Initiative (Men)

Our confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.

We provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults.

https://mankind.org.uk/

National Domestic Abuse helpline (Women and Children)

Helpline and other contact options – Refuge

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

National Centre for Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse and Violence Emergency Legal Protection

https://www.ncdv.org.uk/

White Ensign Association

“Working together for your future.” Supporting all serving and former members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Reserves and Naval families.

https://www.whiteensign.co.uk/

SAIL

If you’ve ever worked at sea, then SAIL can help you and your partner. We can also help widows and widowers of seafarers and any dependants of seafarers.

If your organisation itself supports seafarers then SAIL is here to help you too

https://sailine.org.uk/who-we-help/?popup=royal-navy--royal-marines

Naval Children’s Charity

The Naval Children’s Charity aim to provide help and support for children and young people who, through personal circumstances, are in need, hardhip or distress. Our Vision is to be ready in a changing future to ensure that every deserving and eligible child has information and access to support from the Naval Charity Sector – because a society that has children at its heart is a better society for everyone.

https://www.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk/

Royal Naval Benevolent Trust

RNBT gives help, in cases of need, to serving and former Royal Naval ratings and Royal Marines other ranks, which includes Reservists; they are known as Primary Beneficiaries. We also help their partners, children and some others connected with them. They are known as our Beneficiaries.

https://www.rnbt.org.uk/about-us/who-we-help/

Lightning Reach – financial support

If you’re struggling financially and need help with money, you may be eligible to apply for support such as grants, benefits, help with bills and local schemes.

The secure Lightning Reach portal allows you to find and apply for support from multiple providers, quickly and easily.

https://www.lightningreach.org/application-portal?referral=RNBT

Veterans UK

Provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline 0808 1914 218, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services, and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk/about

Sea Cadets

Joining the Sea Cadets makes exploring the world, and discovering who you want to be, feel safe and exciting at the same time. We are part of the UK’s largest maritime youth charity, offering young people the chance to go to sea, learn to sail and participate in adventure training, all on a nautical theme. We aim to give teenagers and young adults the confidence, skills and support they need to get a huge head start in life!

http://sea-cadets.org/

Portsmouth Field Gunners Association

https://www.pfga.online/

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Although this website is not longer operational, the home page contains links to many valuable sources of support and help for those suffering from, or caring for those suffering from PTSD.

https://www.ptsduk.org/

Royal Marines Charity

The Royal Marines Charity exists to help the entire Royal Marines family

https://rma-trmc.org/

Royal Naval Communications Association

http://www.rnca.info

Royal Naval Communications Chiefs’ Association

http://www.rncca.com

Royal Navy

http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/

Royal Navy Medical Branch

https://docrn.org.uk/web/

Royal New Zealand Naval Association

http://www.rnzna.org.nz/

Seaforth Publishing

Books for all those passionate about ships and the sea.

http://www.seaforthpublishing.com/

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