Scottish Navy and marine charity to receive major funding boost
It's to help people missing loved ones working away on submarines for long periods of time.
A Navy charity has been awarded £368,500 in funding to help support submariner families in the West of Scotland.
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) will receive the funding over the next three years to deliver their new project: Strengthening Families – West of Scotland.
Funding has been given by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust as part of their Apart Not Alone portfolio.
The project will focus on supporting families of Royal Navy submariners who face extended periods of separation and limited communication with their loved ones due to the nature of submarine operations.
Strengthening families
A dedicated RNRMC team will be based locally and work alongside community partners to provide tailored services and strengthen long-term family resilience.
Mandy Lindley, Director of Relationships and Funding at RNRMC, said: “We are extremely proud to receive this funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
“With their support, we can better serve our Submariner families, ensuring they are connected, supported, and empowered during what can often be an isolating experience.”
‘Meaningful support where it’s most needed’
Paul Dunn from the Commodore Submarine Service, said: “Our Submariner families show incredible strength and commitment, often enduring long periods of separation with no communication.
“This project recognises their unique sacrifices and will enable further development of meaningful support where it’s most needed.”
The RNRMC is the principal charity of the Royal Navy and has been working to fund organisations which care for the families and veterans of the Navy since 2007.
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