RMA - The Royal Marines Charity

💚 We are passionate about the support we provide to the whole Corps Family. We offer a range of assistance aimed at serving and former Royal Marines and their dependents. This includes mental health support, respite breaks, grants to help with financial difficulty and getting about inside and outside the home. RMA – The Royal Marines Charity is here to support the entire Royal Marines Family – serving, retired and their dependants. No matter what stage of your career or life, you can always turn to us for help. Complete the form using the link below ⬇️ or call us on 0800 468 1664. Our office hours are 08:30 – 16:00, Monday to Friday. https://lnkd.in/e3-yaPVT #RMfamily

"I am humbled beyond reproach and thankful beyond words. You may not realise the impact you have made but I can tell you, it's monumental." Honouring the Legacy. Embracing the Future. Our latest Impact Report 2024/5 highlights the ever-increasing demand and need for the through-life services we offer to the Royal Marines Family. The Charity works to provide lifelong support and stability, and nurture a sense of belonging and comradeship. The support delivered last year reached more of the Corps community than ever, with our benevolence supporting 2,853 individuals. Thank you for continuing to support. Simply put, we could not deliver our support to the Corps family without your remarkable efforts. Read our latest Impact Report using the link below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eHid_bAT #RMfamily

The Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) had the pleasure of welcoming Air Marshall Claire Walton CB KHP, Head of The Defence Medical Services (DMS). Main aim of visit, to see how the CTCRM medical team have successfully adapted in order to support the many and varied Royal Marines Commando arduous training outputs. During the medical centre visit, the Air Marshall cut the ribbon officially opening the new Enhanced Treatment Facility at CTCRM. This Treatment Facility is a Defence leader in the treatment of Exertional Heat Illness (EHI) having already cared for over a 100 individuals for a variety of conditions. The visit culminated as the VIP guest for the Kings Squad Pass out of 359 Troop, witnessing 18 ranks on parade and marching “to your duties” off the parade ground as Royal Marines Commandos. #RMfamily #RoyalMarines #PerMarePerTerram

Last week we hosted another successful completion of service workshop. Developed by the Employment & Education team, the Completion of Service Workshop is delivered over two days from the RMA - The Royal Marines Charity office CTCRM. It is both funded and supported by the @[Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust](urn:li:organization:19262103). We've crafted a personalised, holistic, and comprehensive approach to support the transition of RM's leaving after 20+ years. Day 2, we engage those who have left at the same level to come back and talk about life after the Corps. Industry leaders to help guide you through this process and @[Marty Small](urn:li:person:nbuFu7_ZeW) from @[The White Ensign Association \(The WEA\)](urn:li:organization:2590804). A big thank you to @[Mark Lindahl](urn:li:person:SVncq7Ob7k), @[Billy Meldrum CMgr FCMI](urn:li:person:EZAPJc2cMJ), @[Ian Dunstan](urn:li:person:GJcKoPd2bf), and @[Marty Small](urn:li:person:nbuFu7_ZeW) for giving your time, knowledge, and expertise. If you are a current serving RM in the transition process and have served over 20+ years, please use the link below for more information ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eqdUvySK \#RMfamily \#Transition \#Veterans \#AFCFT \#RoyalMarines \#VeteransEmployment

Hurry, we have had a space become available to run for us in the Great South Run on Sunday 20th October 2024. Be part of the south coast's biggest and best running event over a fast and flat route. This world famous 10-mile running event starts at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and encompasses a scenic coastal finish. For more information, use the link below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eY4j5hTF If you are interested, contact us on fundraising@rma-trmc.org to book your space. Please note by signing up, you will be pledging to fundraise £360. #RMfamily #fundraising #greatsouthrun

Seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. After all, just as we look after our physical health, it is as important to look after our mental health. #RMfamily

Another great read from the Globe & Laurel Magazine. This week features an article on the Air Centric Personnel Recovery Operators Course (APROC), hosted in Albacete, Spain in June 2024 and was attended by nine members of M Coy. Read the full article, using the link below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eaC3J2nn #RMfamily

We are proud to be working with Hounds for Heroes. They specialise in providing benefit through specially trained assistance dogs to those serving or served in HM Armed Forces and the Emergency Services who have become disabled through illness or injury. Hounds for Heroes assistance dogs can help overcome some of the physical barriers and obstacles caused by your disability; promoting an increased sense of freedom, providing a loyal comrade and just maybe the beginning of a new life. Our application process is open to all HM Armed Forces and Emergency Services personnel both serving or previously served, who are disabled through injury or illness, either service or non service attributable. If you or someone you know would benefit from a service dog, please contact John on j.reed@rma-trmc.org #RMfamily

Please join us on congratulating 359 Troop The King Squad, on becoming the newest members of the Royal Marines Family, following their passing out parade at CTCRM today. Today, 99-year-old D-Day veteran, Don Butt RM had the honour of taking the salute. The men you see here personify the core values of the Royal Marines. Courage, Determination, Unselfishness and Cheerfulness. Royal Marines to your duties. Quick march! Welcome to the #RMfamily #royalmarines #permareperterram

Join us this year at our annual Spean Bridge Memorial weekend. The Spean Bridge weekend will be held at the Ben Nevis hotel between Friday 25th October and Monday 28th October. The itinerary will include: Friday 25th October ➡️Check- in and meet and greet Saturday 26th October ➡️RMA Paddle Group arrive at the Commando Memorial. ➡️Bereaved memorial dedication in the Commando Memorial Garden ➡️Achnacarry Tour ➡️RMA 360th Corps Birthday Regimental Dinner (ticketed – £40 per head) ➡️RMA 360th Spean Bridge Regimental Dinner ➡️You are invited to attend the Spean Bridge Regimental Dinner Sunday 27th October ➡️RMA 360th Parade and Service. ➡️Hot Buffet Lunch (ticketed – £20) ➡️Raffle Monday 28th October ➡️Check out and departure Please note, this is an RMA Membership only event. For more information, use the link below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/euS_EKWi #RMfamily