https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/reward-recognition-and-respite-rrr-schemeTue, 27 Oct 2026 16:01:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:52875cfb-b767-40a5-9c45-48dd81463824ASK INFOThe 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 Divisional Officers, Troop Commanders, RN FPS or NFF. Service Personnel can find further information in RNTM 09-015-26breakrewardholidayrecognitionrespitehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/lest-we-forget-association-lwfa-costal-breaksTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:54:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:9ad170c3-21e5-4966-8563-af5d4364e692ASK INFOThe ‘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!) https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/general-1resiliencerecoveryrespitewelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/rn-fps-activities-and-eventsTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:54:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:76c5c601-3e0b-4425-b57a-947f4721eb54ASK INFORN 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 communicate with as many service families as possible via online platforms. These include seasonal events, deployment support, coffee mornings, book and film clubs, orientations and RN youth network. Further information, including dates of activities, events and short notice respite breaks can be found on the Royal Navy Forum under Information and News.FPSActivityfamilieswelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/naval-children-s-charity-life-chancesTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:53:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:4bfaf749-392d-4e64-b294-7fb275337a78ASK INFOThe 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.navalchildrenscharity.org.uk/life-chances/#blankActivityNCChttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/kings-active-foundationTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:51:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:4c098fe5-fda0-4fd7-836b-aa301c42637dASK INFO• 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 children onto any of Kings Camp’s 55 nationwide non-military locations (www.) at the same subsided rate ensuring better accessibility for families who live away from Naval Service establishments. b. Kings Weekender is an activity and leadership weekend for young people from Royal Navy Families, based at world-class Loughborough University. c. The Rookie Academy is a programme for 15-17 yr. olds that provides practical coaching and work experience as well as participation in sport with like-minded friends. It’s made up of three levels, and each level takes at least two weeks to complete. https://www.rnrmc.org.uk/kingsActivityrespiternrmchttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/rn-annual-residentialsTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:49:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:c3cf7940-e233-4081-b8be-e2054cb69ae0ASK INFORN 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 – 15yrs. To be informed of these residentials you will need to follow News as a Member of the RN Forum. https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/news/b/announcements/posts/rn-residentials-2026childrenrespitewelfareresidentialhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/rnsa-youth-crewTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:47:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:bdb68796-c79b-4b88-8afc-b6e994bb889cASK INFOA 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 previous sailing experience is required. All courses can be found and booked on the RNSA website. https://rnsayouthcrew.org.uk/water sportsrespitesailinghttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/family-welfare-grant-fwg-days-outTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:46:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:461b1efc-d960-4256-80d9-42f97befd8d3ASK INFOFWG 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 are on the RN Forum under Events – Members Events & Activities. (RN Forum Membership required) https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/events/member-events-and-activities/#pifragment-3258=1deploymentrespiteFWGDays Outhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/mod-contact-facilitiesTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:44:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a52cc7d8-c2b1-4fa6-aafe-81c3b6a354f4ASK INFOTri-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. Contact navypeople-psrnfpsinfo@mod.gov.uk for details of those in your preferred area.navy mewsshort termfacilitiesrespitewelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/naval-outdoor-centre-germany-nocgTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:43:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:c54cd152-37b8-403f-a3cd-aac12a77ff2eASK INFONOCG 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.htmlActivityrespitewelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/sponsored-breaksTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:41:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:721e3c9e-e17c-4117-878e-cd3f0aa448cfASK INFOTake 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/breakcampervanrespitewelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/calvert-kielder-trustTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:39:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:0db7c3fa-e917-4b84-b0f0-27503cd83c75ASK INFOThe CK trust offer breaks to support transition to civilian life. https://www.calvertkielder.org.uk/armed-forces-and-veterans/respitewelfaretransitionhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/ssafa-short-breaksTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:37:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:db94e5c2-2e78-4080-83e8-4ece66c06889ASK INFOSSAFA 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-familiesbreakspecial needsActivityrespitewelfaredisabilityhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/scotty-s-little-soldiersTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:35:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:0c67e55a-e4ed-49cb-b850-f50977196f06ASK INFOThis 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/breakholidaybereavementrespitewelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/victory-services-clubTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:33:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:606ce4d3-78a6-439d-acb3-620c122ae82eASK INFOThese 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/charity/how-we-help/respite-welfare-breaks/recognitionrespitewelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/give-us-timeTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:27:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:78797d8d-57f9-4735-98d2-1701e3c01b73ASK INFORecognising 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 service families after a period of separation/deployment. Ensure you are a RN Forum Member and are following News as all offers are posted here on behalf of Give Us Time. https://giveustime.org.uk/respitewelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/the-poppy-pod-military-schemeTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:25:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:ca9b551f-40db-4f44-9003-eddd0c2921f4ASK INFOHampshire 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/ourcentres/tilebarn/stay/pod-staybreakholidayhampshirerespitewelfarehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/b/announcements/posts/family-activity-breaks-fabTue, 27 Oct 2026 15:23:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:502298d6-5565-46db-a81e-c1b36d2ed371ASK INFOA 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/aboutbreakActivitybereavementrespitehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/m/resourcesFri, 03 Oct 2025 11:48:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:45bd72cf-91f0-4d97-bf08-6690ee8cbdabhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/respite-and-welfare-breaks/f/forumFri, 03 Oct 2025 11:47:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:93ea8834-804a-4cd3-a4ab-e4761e5259b5