These past few weeks have been a brilliant reminder of the pride and spirit of the military child. 

We’ve seen so many wonderful Month of the Military Child celebrations from schools, community groups and individual families. 

Just down the road from us in Portsmouth, Crofton Hammond Infant School’s military children’s club (The Musketeers!) ran a lovely Easter event. Armed Forces parents were invited in for the afternoon, and shared a range of activities, including an Easter Egg hunt, with the children. 

We’re so pleased to be affiliated with this school, and have previously funded a sensory room, helping SEND children feel calm and improve concentration. 

Providing these additional grants to support Naval children and their peers, through our community projects fund, are a growing part of what we do. We also offer resources and experiences that bring our community joy in other ways.

If you have recently had a child, or are expecting, we’re offering your #NavyBaby a free bib! Email [email protected] with some information about your growing family, as well as your address and service number, and we’ll arrange a special delivery. This offer is open to both serving and veteran parents. 

We’re also extremely excited to announce a once in a lifetime opportunity for our older children. 

This summer, in collaboration with the Tall Ships Youth Trust, we’re organising two special voyages around the coast of the UK. Onboard iconic 72ft Challenger yachts, young people aged 12-25 will become vital members of the crew and get involved in all aspects of sailing, from ropework and sail handling to helming.

Subsidised by the NCC to cost just £75, this experience will teach the adventurers of the future the self-reliance, teamwork, communication and leadership skills they’ll need to thrive in their future careers. 

Keep an eye out for future communications on availability and participation criteria! Until then…

Bon voyage!

Clare Scherer
Chief Executive Officer, Naval Children's Charity