The Royal Navy Officers’ Charity (RNOC) assists all those across the Royal Navy Officer family who need financial support, practical advice or signposting. Founded in 1739 the Charity supports a diverse range of
beneficiaries and in 2024 awarded grants totalling over £550k including one off payments and long-term assistance. This is a lifeline to our beneficiaries, of all ages and backgrounds, both serving and retired.
The Charity works closely with sister organisation the Association of Royal Navy Officers (ARNO) and all members help support the RNOC. Additionally, the charity collaborates with other charities to ensure an holistic solution is delivered. The charity receives no external funding or grants but relies on investments, donations and legacies.
The RNOC supports serving and former Royal Navy or Royal Marines Officers and their dependants. The Charity is there in challenging times such as illness, the loss of a parent or marriage breakdown, which can have a huge impact. The RNOC will help with education costs, counselling and other practical support, and offer advice about navigating potential sources of help.
Grants awarded cover healthcare (if treatment is not available on the NHS, unless extreme wait time), school and education fees, assistance with transition and career advancement, white goods replacement, removals and debt repayment. The RNOC completes means-testing on all applications which calculates disposable income and available savings.
How to Apply
We have a simple process in place to make sure you get the advice and assistance you require quickly and easily.
Call us on 020 7402 5231 or email [email protected] and let us know what the problem is. Simple cases and renewals are dealt with in house, whilst for more complex cases a case worker from RNFPS, SSAFA or the RBL will collect and coordinate the necessary information and complete an application form on your behalf. Whichever organisation is helping with your application they will process the standard form and forward to the RNOC. The RNOC is renowned for its non-judgemental decision-making and swift response.
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