Royal Navy & Royal Marines Children's Fund

WO1 Chris Murphy is running in the Edinburgh Marathon on 23 May 2010

spaway — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:42 +0000

My aim is to raise as much money as possible for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund. I have previously competed in two London Marathons and the Three Peaks challenge in order to raise money for this extremely worth while charity.

Please help me raise money by donating at the hyperlink below:

http://www.justgiving.com/ChrisMurphyEdinburghMarathon2010

Your support is very much appreciated.
Chris

Conservative announcement – scholarships for bereaved Service children

bexw — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:34:06 +0000

Over the weekend George Osborne and Liam Fox announced that a Conservative government will provide university and further education scholarships for the children of servicemen and women killed while on active duty. Our Director, Monique Bateman, gave her reaction to Children and Young People Now – click here to read the article.

Launch of our ‘The Overlooked Casualties of Conflict’ report

bexw — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:40:10 +0000

In November 2009 we launched ‘The Overlooked Casualties of Conflict’ report – an in-depth study we commissioned to highlight the various challenges which children can face when they have a parent in the Armed Forces.

Below is a snapshot of some of the media coverage:

NATIONAL PRESS:

View The Independent article ‘Casualties of war: how forces children bear scars of conflict: A report reveals bullying, mortal fear, and schools that just do not understand’ here
View The Guardian article ‘Soldiers’ children face ‘ticking timebomb’ of problems - says charity: The emotional, psychological and financial problems faced by children of armed forces serving in Iraq or Afghanistan are not being adequately addressed - report finds’ here
View The TES article ‘Report calls for more support for those with parents deployed in war zones’ here
View The BBC Online article ‘Forces children face ‘time bomb’’ here
View The BBC Online article ‘Helping the hidden victims of war’ here

Launch TV

bexw — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:38:42 +0000

TV

BBC National News: During December we put the BBC in touch with one of the schools we regularly work with – Widewell Primary School in Plymouth – and whose pupils kindly drew many of the pictures featured in our ‘Overlooked Casualties of Conflict’ report. The BBC interviewed nine year-old Ross McNaught, whose Dad is currently in Afghanistan, and profiled the Arc Community project, which is funded by us and Royal Sailor’s Rest (two independent charities). The BBC also interviewed Professor Yule, who contributed to our report. We were delighted to see the problems faced by Service children reach the national news, and welcome the announcement that the Ministry of Defence has now commissioned research into this topic. Watch the report here, which appeared on the 1pm and 6pm national news on 21st December 2009, and read the piece here.
British Forces Broadcasting Service: The BFBS has produced a 4 minute recording which highlights the educational and emotional problems that the children of Service personnel can face. The BFBS, a broadcasting unit that connects the British Forces community wherever they are in the world through television and radio, spoke to one of the children we’ve helped whose Dad is currently away on operational duty in Afghanistan, as well as his Mum. The broadcast went out to serving families across the seas living as far as Cyprus, Belize and Germany. To visit the page website please click here or click here to download the report.

Launch Radio

bexw — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:10:48 +0000

RADIO:

Radio 4 Woman’s Hour: In response to the issues raised in our report, Woman’s Hour held a debate about Service children on 27th November. Our Director, Monique Bateman, was invited to speak along with Julie McCarthy of the Army Families Federation. One of the children we have helped was also interviewed to share his point of view. To visit the website click here or click here to download the interview.
Our Director, Monique Bateman, was interviewed on Radio Solent and The Quay, and the report was also discussed on Heart Plymouth and Gold Plymouth.

New report launched: The Overlooked Casualties of Conflict

Admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:49:32 +0000

Today we’ve launched our new report, The Overlooked Casualties of
Conflict. The report is an in-depth study of all the challenges
experienced by children who have a parent in the Armed Forces. Over the
last 20 years we’ve seen service children experience the repercussions
of the Falklands War, so we commissioned this report to share our
knowledge as we predict we are sitting on a ticking timebomb of problems
for children whose parents have served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan.

The full version of the report can be downloaded here.

The press release accompanying the report can be downloaded here.

Visit from MoD Minister Kevan Jones MP

Admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:51:33 +0000

Today we met with the Under Secretary of State for Defence and Minister
for Veterans, Kevan Jones MP. We had a very interesting discussion about
the needs of service children and what initiatives are currently
underway which can be supported further. We look forward to seeing the
Government lead developments in this respect.

Family Fun Day 2009

Admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:14:02 +0000

At the end of May we took part in the National Family Week initiative and held a Family Fun Day at Portsmouth Football Club. The day saw an inflatable five-a-side football pitch and speed tunnel provided by the Football Foundation, and the Army put volunteers to the test with a challenging inflatable assault course. For animal lovers, ‘Animal Encounters’ exhibited a range of creatures to touch and feel, and face painting, games, quizzes, fire engine and tank demonstrations, and a gigantic balloon release are just a few of the other events which took place throughout the day.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and provided support for this fantastic initiative.

Meeting with Bob Russell MP

Admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:10:21 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, met with Bob Russell – the MP for Colchester and a member of the Liberal Democrat Defence team – shortly before Parliament ended for summer recess. The meeting was arranged after the MP learnt about the charity through signing our Early Day Motion, and wanted to understand more about our work. The meeting went incredibly well, and we look forward to working with Bob Russell in the future to help alleviate the problems faced by the children of service personnel.

Support Les Roper

Admin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:45:36 +0000

Ex-serviceman Les Roper is running for RNRMCF in the BUPA Great South Run on 25th October. He’s also participating in the Great London Swim as well.

Les said, “I am personally grateful for my own family’s good health and as an ex-serviceman recognise how life would have been much harder if I’d had family health and welfare problems.”

Show your support by sponsoring him at www.justgiving.com/leslieroper

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Widows Association

Admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:49:27 +0000

Introducing the newly-formed Royal Navy & Royal Marines Widows Association. You can contact them on 023 9265 4374 or by mailing rnrmwidowsassociation@hotmail.com. Their address is: Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 8RN.

Click on the picture to see their flyer.

UPDATE: OUR EDM HAS GAINED SUPPORT FROM ALMOST 60 MPS!

spaway — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:39:39 +0000

We are delighted to announce that so far 58 MPs have demonstrated their support for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund by signing Early Day Motion 1054. We would like to thank all those who have signed this Motion over the last month and a half, as well as those who have sent us such wonderful letters of support.

To see which MPs have signed the EDM so far, please follow this link: http://tr.im/jU0L.

MP PUTS DOWN AN EARLY DAY MOTION IN SUPPORT OF US!

spaway — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:34:06 +0000

On 11th March the MP for Portsmouth South, Mike Hancock, tabled an Early Day Motion (number 1054) in the House of Commons in support of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund. In response we are calling on all MPs to sign the EDM and demonstrate their support for the children of serving and ex-serving Naval personnel.

To view the EDM, click on the following link and look for number 1054: http://tr.im/hibR

MEETING WITH SARAH MCCARTHY-FRY MP

spaway — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:51:30 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, recently met our local MP, Sarah McCarthy-Fry to discuss the issues facing children in Portsmouth. Sarah says: “I was very impressed to hear of the work of this charity, the grants that they give (even small amounts) make a real difference to children’s lives. Children of service personnel sometimes get a raw deal with one or even both parents on active service or having to travel round the country or overseas and the work of charities like this is vital.”

Charities need government support in recession

spaway — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:14:44 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, was in The Times today on page 64 calling for Government support for charities during the recession.

(Click Here)

WE ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK!

spaway — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:35:01 +0000

We are excited to announce that we are now on Facebook!! Please be our friend and join our groups!

Profile: Royalnavyandroyalmarines Children’s Fund

Groups: The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Children’s Fund
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Partnership with Winston’s Wish

spaway — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:56:29 +0000

One of our children spoke live on air about how The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund and Wiston’s Wish have helped her in the past and how their new partnership will enable both charities to help more children in the future!

Cheque Presentation at Portsmouth FC

spaway — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:03:31 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, spoke live on air about receiving a cheque of £10,000 from The Royal Marines before the Portsmouth vs Blackburn game, Sunday 30th November.

CHEQUE PRESENTATION AT PORTSMOUTH FC

spaway — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:20:30 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, has recieved a cheque for £10,000 from The Royal Marines, following thier sponsored row, and a further £15,000 from Portsmouth FC courtesy of the FA Community Shield Fund! The presentation was made at Fratton Park, Sunday 30th November, before the Portsmouth vs Blackburn game.

The Royal Marines Challenge

spaway — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:56:31 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, spoke of her gratitude to The Royal Marines, after they raised £10,000 for the charity by holding a 2,400 Km (1,492 miles) sponsored Row, using two Concept 11 Rowing machines .

The Royal Marines Challenge

spaway — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:52:59 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, spoke live on air about her gratitude to The Royal Marines, after they raised £10,000 for the charity by holding a 2,400 Km (1,492 miles) sponsored Row, using two Concept 11 Rowing machines .

Rowing round nation in 24 hours

spaway — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:39:25 +0000

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Remembrance Day

Admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:02:37 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, spoke live on air about the effects of war on families.

Remembrance Day

Admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:58:24 +0000

Monique Bateman, our Director, spoke live on air about the effects of war on families.

THE ROYAL MARINE CHALLENGE

Admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:47:53 +0000

The Royal Marines held a 2,400 Km (1,492 miles) sponsored Row, using two Concept 11 Rowing machines, this was carried out 24 hours a day non stop rowing. They raised funds for the Royal Navy Children’s Fund and Chris Jones Riders.More details and pictures to follow.

Donations may still be made by using Justgiving.com/tonycreaney