Working with the Sailors’ Children’s Society (SCS), Greenwich Hospital has agreed on a three-year funding award to support Royal Navy and Royal Marines families.
The funding aims to help families find and access the support they need to overcome debt and achieve financial stability. It allows SCS to provide long-term support to families, ultimately improving outcomes for children and young people. The types of funding available from SCS include Winter Clothing Grants, School Uniform Grants, weekly subsistence grants, and special grants tailored to meet the specific needs of individual families.
In addition to funding direct grants to families, the funding will support the Society’s triage services, grants officers, and family support officers, ensuring families receive comprehensive care during difficult times.
The funding marks a pivotal moment in the Society’s efforts to ensure that no seafaring family faces hardship alone. It also strengthens the collective efforts of organisations supporting the Naval community.
Deirdre Mills, Director of Greenwich Hospital, said:
“Partnering with the Sailors’ Children’s Society helps us to reach families who need our support the most, providing them with the resources to overcome challenges and build a stable and positive future. We are proud to be part of this vital initiative that reinforces our shared commitment to the wellbeing of the Naval community.”
Natasha Barley, CEO of the Sailors’ Children’s Society, said:
“Royal Navy and Royal Marines families sacrifice so much for our country, and we owe them our unwavering support. Thanks to this funding from Greenwich Hospital, we can ensure that if the worst should happen, we are there to provide immediate assistance, whether it’s due to injury, mental health challenges, financial crisis, or marital breakdown. This support goes beyond addressing immediate needs—it’s about helping families rebuild their lives and look forward to a brighter future.”
For more information about the Sailors’ Children’s Society and its Grants Programme, please visit www.sailorschildren.org or contact Rio.Beeson@Sailorschildren.org.uk
