The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust Serve a day, supported for life. Men and women in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines serve their country, often at times of national crisis and danger.

The RNBT is a naval charity that provides financial assistance and support to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families in times of need. The RNBT exists to serve them and their families, by providing support at times of need, throughout their lives.

We're heading to Kings Mill Hospital Armed Forces Day! 🤍⚓On Wednesday 24 June, The RNBT will be attending Kings Mill Hos...
17/06/2026

We're heading to Kings Mill Hospital Armed Forces Day! 🤍⚓

On Wednesday 24 June, The RNBT will be attending Kings Mill Hospital Armed Forces Day, and we'd love the opportunity to meet you.

Whether you'd like to learn more about The RNBT, find out who we support, or simply stop by for a friendly conversation, our team will be there throughout the event.

We'll be sharing information about the practical, person-centred support available to Royal Navy Ratings and Royal Marines Other Ranks, both serving and former-serving, and their family. If you're unsure whether you're eligible for support or where to start, please come and speak to us, we're here to listen and help point you in the right direction.

Armed Forces Day is a chance to recognise the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community while bringing people together to connect, share experiences, and access support.

If you're attending, we'd love for you to stop by and say hello 🩵

📍 Kings Mill Hospital
📅 Wednesday 24 June

Serve a day, supported for life. 🩵⚓


📸 Cpl Obi Igbo © Crown copyright 2013 & POA (Phot) Mez Merril © Crown copyright 2022

We're heading to St Austell Armed Forces Day! 🤍⚓On Saturday 20 June, The RNBT will be at St Austell Armed Forces Day, an...
14/06/2026

We're heading to St Austell Armed Forces Day! 🤍⚓

On Saturday 20 June, The RNBT will be at St Austell Armed Forces Day, and we'd love to see you there.

Whether you'd like to learn more about The RNBT, find out who we support, or simply stop by for a chat, our team will be on hand throughout the day.

We'll be talking about the practical, person-centred support available to Royal Navy Ratings and Royal Marines Other Ranks, both serving and former-serving, and their family. If you're not sure whether we can help, please come and speak to us, there's no wrong place to start.

St Austell Armed Forces Day is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate the dedication and service of our Armed Forces, with activities and entertainment for all ages.

If you're attending, we'd love for you to stop by, say hello, and find out more about how The RNBT supports the Naval family through life's challenges 🩵

📍 St Austell Armed Forces Day
📅 Saturday 20 June

Serve a day, supported for life. 🩵⚓


📸 Cpl Obi Igbo © Crown copyright 2013 & POA (Phot) Mez Merril © Crown copyright 2022

Come and meet The RNBT this Armed Forces Day season 🤍⚓Over the coming weeks, our team will be out and about at Armed For...
14/06/2026

Come and meet The RNBT this Armed Forces Day season 🤍⚓

Over the coming weeks, our team will be out and about at Armed Forces Day events, celebrating the Armed Forces community and meeting members of the Naval family.

You'll find us at:

📍 20 June – St Austell Armed Forces Day
📍 20 June – Portsmouth Armed Forces Day
📍 24 June – Kings Mill Armed Forces Day
📍 27 June – Plymouth Armed Forces Day

Whether you're currently serving, former-serving, or a family member of someone who has served, we'd love for you to stop by and say hello.

Our Regional Caseworkers and team members will be there to talk about the practical, person-centred support The RNBT provides to Royal Navy Ratings and Royal Marines Other Ranks, both serving and former-serving, and their family. If you're unsure whether we can help, please come and have a conversation with us, there's no wrong place to start.

These events are also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dedication, service, and camaraderie of the Armed Forces community, and we're proud to be part of them.

We look forward to seeing you there 🩵

Serve a day, supported for life. 🩵⚓

Strong relationships provide a strong foundation for life 🩵Life in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxili...
13/06/2026

Strong relationships provide a strong foundation for life 🩵

Life in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary can bring unique challenges, from deployments and time apart to the demands of service. Taking time to invest in your relationship can make all the difference.

⚓ That's why we're pleased to highlight the free Relationship Support Sessions from Marriage Care, designed specifically for Naval couples. These relaxed, online sessions offer the opportunity to explore topics such as communication, managing conflict, intimacy, and the impact of Naval life, all in a supportive and informal environment.

You don't need to be experiencing difficulties to take part. Whether you're looking to strengthen your relationship or simply spend meaningful time together, these sessions are designed to help couples build resilience for the future.

📅 Three course series are available throughout 2026, with sessions taking place online at 7:30pm.

For more information and to enrol, visit:
www.marriagecare.org.uk/RNRM/

💙 Because supporting the wellbeing of the Naval family means supporting the relationships that matter most.

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

We're heading to Portsmouth Armed Forces Day! 🤍⚓On Saturday 20 June, The RNBT will be at Portsmouth Armed Forces Day on ...
13/06/2026

We're heading to Portsmouth Armed Forces Day! 🤍⚓

On Saturday 20 June, The RNBT will be at Portsmouth Armed Forces Day on Southsea Common, and we'd love to see you there.

Whether you'd like to learn more about The RNBT, find out who we support, or simply stop by for a chat, our team will be on hand throughout the day.

We'll be talking about the practical, person-centred support available to Royal Navy Ratings and Royal Marines Other Ranks, both serving and former-serving, and their family. If you're not sure whether we can help, please come and speak to us, there's no wrong place to start.

Portsmouth Armed Forces Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Armed Forces community, with military displays, live entertainment, family activities, and much more for everyone to enjoy.

We look forward to meeting you and celebrating together 🩵

📍 Southsea Common, Portsmouth
📅 Saturday 20 June

Serve a day, supported for life. 🩵⚓


📸 Cpl Obi Igbo © Crown copyright 2013 & POA (Phot) Mez Merril © Crown copyright 2022

To every carer who brings kindness, compassion, and dedication to their role every single day... thank you 🤍This Carers ...
12/06/2026

To every carer who brings kindness, compassion, and dedication to their role every single day... thank you 🤍

This Carers Week, we want to celebrate the incredible teams at Admiral Jellicoe House and Pembroke House.

Being a carer is about so much more than providing care. It’s about listening, offering reassurance, sharing a smile, and helping Residents feel valued, respected, and at home. It’s about building trust and creating moments of comfort that can make all the difference.

Day and night, our carers go above and beyond to support our Residents with dignity, patience, and compassion. Their commitment helps create the warm and welcoming communities that make our Care Homes so special.

To every member of our care teams, thank you for the difference you make. Not just through what you do, but through the kindness and humanity you bring to every interaction.

You embody the values of The RNBT and the spirit of supporting the Naval family through life’s challenges 🩵

Please join us in thanking our fabulous carers for everything they do 🩵⚓

Looking for a rewarding role in care? 💙⚓Join Our Crew at in !Are you compassionate, dependable, and passionate about ...
11/06/2026

Looking for a rewarding role in care? 💙⚓

Join Our Crew at in !

Are you compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a difference? Looking for a role where it's about the person, not the tasks?

Join our friendly team caring for veterans and their loved ones.

⚓ Bank Care Assistants: £13.76 per hour
⚓ Bank Nurses (RGN): £25.78 per hour
⚓ Day & Night shifts available
⚓ Apply: Send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
⚓ Full job description: https://rnbt.org.uk/jobs/bank-staff-required-care-assistants-nurses-rgn/

💙 Applications are reviewed as they're received, so don't miss out!

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈At The RNBT, we believe that everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and supported.Pride Mont...
10/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At The RNBT, we believe that everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and supported.

Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of the Naval family and to recognise the strength that comes from communities built on acceptance, understanding, and compassion.

Whether someone is serving, former-serving, a reservist, or a family member, we are committed to providing support with kindness, dignity, and respect. Because everyone’s journey is unique, and everyone deserves to know they have somewhere to turn when they need it.

This month, and every month, we stand alongside all members of our community, celebrating the values of inclusion, courage, and belonging.

Serve a day, supported for life. ⚓🌈

Connecting with the community 🤍On Tuesday 2 June , Corinne Day, our Community Engagement Officer, attended the Volunteer...
06/06/2026

Connecting with the community 🤍

On Tuesday 2 June , Corinne Day, our Community Engagement Officer, attended the Volunteering Recruitment Event organised by Portsmouth Hive Volunteer Centre at the Fratton Bridge Centre.

It was a great opportunity to meet members of the local community and share more about the work of The RNBT, including the support we provide to Royal Navy Ratings and Royal Marines Other Ranks, both serving and former-serving, and their loved ones.

Corinne also spoke with attendees about volunteering opportunities at Admiral Jellicoe House, our Care Home in Portsmouth, where volunteers play an important role in helping create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for Residents.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat, and to Portsmouth Hive Volunteer Centre for hosting such a valuable event.

Interested in volunteering with The RNBT? We'd love to hear from you.
📧 [email protected]

Serve a day, supported for life. 🩵⚓

Fair winds and following seas, Jack 🤍⚓Yesterday, family, friends, serving Royal Navy personnel, veterans, and members of...
05/06/2026

Fair winds and following seas, Jack 🤍⚓

Yesterday, family, friends, serving Royal Navy personnel, veterans, and members of the wider Naval family came together to celebrate the life of John "Jack" Meacham, a much-loved Resident of Admiral Jellicoe House.

Jack passed away at the remarkable age of 106, having lived a life defined by service, resilience, and dedication to others.

A Chief Steward in the Royal Navy, Jack served throughout the Second World War, including on the Arctic Convoys. He later built a varied career as an electrician, handyman, butcher, and gardener, always finding ways to help those around him.

The extraordinary turnout at his funeral was a testament to the respect and admiration he inspired throughout his life. Serving sailors, veterans, standard bearers, family members, and friends gathered to pay tribute to a man whose Naval spirit never left him.

Jack was devoted to his family and remained active and independent well into his later years. He loved travelling, horse racing, football, and classic black-and-white films. Above all, he will be remembered for his kindness, humility, determination, and unwavering commitment to those he loved.

As one family member reflected, it was "the perfect send-off" for a man who had given so much to others throughout his life.

At Admiral Jellicoe House, Jack was a valued member of our community. His stories, humour, and life experiences enriched the lives of Residents and colleagues alike, and his presence will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts remain with Jack's family and loved ones.

Fair winds and following seas, Jack. 🪽⚓
Your service, your stories, and your legacy will not be forgotten. 🩵

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