A Special group of Volunteers, recently formed to try and offer a much needed service of friendship, support and comfort.
Friendship, support and comfort
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Aid Society (FAS) is the Regimental benevolent and welfare fund of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and its antecedent Regiments. FAS has incorporated the benevolent funds of our antecedent Regiments and continues to honour their obligations.
FAS helps all Fusiliers, regardless of rank, serving and retired, and their families and dependants when they are in hardship or need. FAS supports regulars and reserves, as long as they are ‘badged’ as RRF and have at least one days service. A dependant is classed as:
– A spouse of a serving or former member of the Regiment
– A civil partner of a serving or former member of the Regiment
– Children of eligible persons who are aged under 18.
– A spouse of a serving or former member of the Regiment, who remarries or forms a new relationship with a non-eligible person, may not be eligible for future assistance from FAS.
It should be noted, however, that eligibility for assistance does not mean that assistance will be provided. Each case is considered on its merits.
Providing help to Signallers (serving and retired) and their dependents when in need, hardship or distress.
WRVS Services Welfare delivers an independent and confidential welfare support service, which is responsive to the needs of single and unaccompanied service personnel at military establishments in the UK and abroad.
WRVS is part of the Royal Voluntary Service.
• Centres at designated MoD establishments where service personnel can relax and meet with friends in an alcohol free environment.
• An area where service personnel can speak to trained welfare professionals.
Children’s charity supporting Royal or Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet families in severe financial hardship.
The family support scheme provides child welfare grants, clothing and emergency grants.
Caravans available for a week’s holiday.
Emotional support and links to other support organisations.
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here