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Respite and Welfare Breaks

There are times when all of us require some downtime and a break away from home. This is especially needed after a period of separation, illness or other challenges life may bring to your door.

Click onto Announcements and see what is available to RN Families.

If you are not sure where to turn for support and are in personal crisis then call Royal Navy Family & People Support (RN FPS) who will be able to provide advice and guidance, and specialist welfare support if required. 

For any other support, then please do AskInfo

  • Reward, Recognition and Respite (RRR) Scheme

    Reward, Recognition and Respite (RRR) Scheme

    The RRR Scheme is managed by RNRMC in collaboration with Parkdean Resorts, Victory Services Club, Union Jack Club, China Fleet Country Club and the Royal Maritime Club to provide much needed breaks for RN Families. Applications are made via Divisiona...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Lest We Forget Association (LWFA) Costal Breaks

    Lest We Forget Association (LWFA) Costal Breaks

    The ‘RV’ Guesthouses, situated in Falmouth, Cornwall offer a quiet place to recharge, enjoy some peace and connect with others who understand military life. This project sets out to provide Respite, Recovery and Resilience (The RV 3 Rs!) ...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • RN FPS Activities and Events

    RN FPS Activities and Events

    RN FPS offer a range of activities and events within local areas to support families within the local area, including seasonal events and regular activities. Due to so many RN families living away from establishment location RN FPS engage and communi...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Naval Children’s Charity Life Chances

    Naval Children’s Charity Life Chances

    The Life Chances programme includes: a. Tall Ships Youth Trust Voyages (residential) b. Sporty Stars Camps (non-residential) c. Wickedly Wonderful Camp (residential) d. Children’s Sailing Trust (non-residential) https://www.navalchildrenscharit...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Kings Active Foundation

    Kings Active Foundation

    • Kings Active Foundation work alongside RNRMC to provide: a. Activity Camps which Serving personnel can book places for their own children at a subsidised cost of £90 per week (2026 cost). Royal Navy families can now also book their child...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • RN Annual Residentials

    RN Annual Residentials

    RN Residentials are subsidised with funding from RNRMC and managed by RN FPS Youth & Community Staff and registered volunteers. Annual residentials differ from year-to year dependant on need and accommodate children and young people aged 8 &ndash...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • RNSA Youth Crew

    RNSA Youth Crew

    A scheme for children of serving Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel. To become part of the crew, the young people must first complete one of the RNSA youth sailing or windsurfing weeks, all provided free of charge. No...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Family Welfare Grant (FWG) Days Out

    Family Welfare Grant (FWG) Days Out

    FWG Days Out offers families a selection of days out across the UK whilst their Serving Person is deployed – currently eligible for 2 days out if deployed between 4 – 12 weeks, if over 12 weeks 3 days out. Calendar and Booking Forms ...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • MOD Contact Facilities

    MOD Contact Facilities

    Tri-Service Contact Housing, Naval Service Short Term Families Accommodation and Navy Mews offer facilities at subsidised prices across the UK and are set up mainly in Service Accommodation areas, with facilities also available in some RN Units. Cont...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Naval Outdoor Centre Germany (NOCG)

    Naval Outdoor Centre Germany (NOCG)

    NOCG offers all RN/RM Families the use of the facilities during the main School leave periods for a subsidised price. https://www.nocg.co.uk/packages.html
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Sponsored Breaks

    Sponsored Breaks

    Take a look at their campervan getaways for families from military and emergency services backgrounds, championing wellbeing and mental health awareness through reconnection with the outdoors and freedom of the open road. https://sponsoredbreaks.com/...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Calvert Kielder Trust

    Calvert Kielder Trust

    The CK trust offer breaks to support transition to civilian life. https://www.calvertkielder.org.uk/armed-forces-and-veterans/
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • SSAFA Short Breaks

    SSAFA Short Breaks

    SSAFA offer activity breaks for members of the Armed Forces and their families who have a child with a disability and/or an additional need. https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/military-families/short-breaks-and-holidays-for-service-families
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Scotty's Little Soldiers

    Scotty's Little Soldiers

    This is a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved military children and young people – they can offer respite breaks to bereaved families. https://www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Victory Services Club

    Victory Services Club

    These respite breaks are intended to offer welcome respite for personnel wounded or injured on Operational Service, those suffering serious illness or for individuals who have encountered a significant welfare issue. https://www.vsc.co.uk/about-us/ch...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Give Us Time

    Give Us Time

    Recognising the vital role family plays in providing a support to Service Personnel and how time together is crucial to strengthen this bond , Give Us Time work with commercial accommodation , and letting organisations to provide donated holidays to ...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • The Poppy Pod Military Scheme

    The Poppy Pod Military Scheme

    Hampshire County Council provide residential holiday/respite facilities for service personnel, veterans and their families at a discounted rate and have been designed with accessibility in mind. https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/outdoorcentres/ourc...
    • 27 Oct 2026
  • Family Activity Breaks (FAB)

    Family Activity Breaks (FAB)

    A FAB Camp is a fully paid week (holding deposit returned on arrival to camp) away for bereaved military families; a welcome break to meet and socialise with others who have experienced a similar loss. https://fabcamps.org.uk/about
    • 27 Oct 2026
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