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If you would like to speak to a member of staff, please call 023 9387 1520.

If you require immediate support, please contact the following organisations:

If you are a veteran in need of information or support, please contact Veterans Gateway:
https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/
Support: https://support.veteransgateway.org.uk/app/ask
Phone: 0808 802 1212
Text: 81212

If you are currently serving in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines, please contact Naval Service Families People and Support:
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/community-and-support/advice-and-support
Phone: 023 9272 8777
Freephone: 0800 145 6088

If you are in danger or immediate risk, please contact 999

For the Directory of Naval Service Charities, click here.

The following exceptional organisations and charities are able to provide expert advice and financial support to those in times of need and distress.

Practical Help

Providing charitable support and financial assistance to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families in times of need.

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Front Line Advice and Support

Supporting naval personnel with housing or employability, healthcare needs, financial issues or personal relationship struggles.

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Relationship & Family Support

Relationships and families can often come under strain due to the challenges associated with serving life. There are a variety of free counselling services available for serving and former Naval personnel.

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Debt Advice

Debt can overwhelm anyone and can put pressure on individuals and households. If your debts are mounting up and you're worried about how to pay them, there are a number of organisations that can help.

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Other Naval Support

Supporting the wider naval family, providing guidance, and offering friendship and community support. Offering comfort to those who have experienced the trauma of bereavement.

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Apply for a grant

We administer a large number of dedicated funds for our wide beneficiary group of serving and ex-serving sailors, marines and their families.

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How your donations help

As the National Charity of the Royal Navy, beneficiaries lie at the heart of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity's purpose, it is our duty to remain focused on their needs.

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