TSF and RNRMC visit to Warhead Project
Some of our team headed to Helensburgh today along with The Submarine Family to visit the Warhead Project – An art exhibition displaying Veteran’s artwork and highlighting how art therapies are particularly effective for military personnel who have experienced trauma, as they allow individuals to work through their experiences in a non-verbal way.The exhibition is […]
Modernised Accommodation Offer (Previously New Accommodation Offer)
Starting from March 2024, the MOD will begin introducing a new accommodation offer for our armed forces. Overview Starting from March 2024, the MOD will begin introducing a modernised accommodation offer for our armed forces. The planned changes are intended to modernise accommodation entitlements, improve the standard of Single Living Accommodation, support for home ownership […]
HMS Victorious’ £560m refit to ready her for future operations
Submarine HMS Victorious will return to the Royal Navy modernised and ready for future operations thanks to a half a billion pound life extension programme. Babcock and the UK’s Submarine Delivery Agency have agreed a contract worth an estimated £560m to deliver the planned deep maintenance and future-proofing of the Vanguard-class boat. The nuclear submarine […]
Launch of ‘Sail Together’
Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new project that will provide free sailing opportunities for children of families of personnel serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The RNSA, the charity that provides the sport of sailing for the […]
The Submarine Family Help Fund JR’s Mess in Barrow-In-Furness
MESS MATTERS. As the junior rates mess for HMS Agamemnon we wanted to take a positive and forward approach toward building an inclusive mess that everyone could enjoy for different reasons. This will continue to be utilised by all future generating platforms operating out of Barrow-in-Furness. We received combined funding from RNRMC and […]
Submarine Family Sponsor RN Submariner Powerlifting Athlete
The Submarine Family are delighted to be sponsoring RN Submariner Powerlifting Athlete PO Wes McGuinness. Wes began his Powerlifting journey at his early stages of his naval career. Over the last decade he has been selected to represent his country at the two IPF Commonwealth Championship’s 2017 & 2022, Arnold Classic Sports Festival 2019, […]
MEETING THE NEEDS RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT: GREENWICH HOSPITAL AND THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND
Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund are undertaking a joint and large-scale research project to understand the scope of support required to meet the needs of serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel and their families. The research will deliver an up-to-date assessment of the size, shape and demographic […]
RFA Stirling Castle arrives at the home of the RN Submarine Service
THE latest Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA Stirling Castle, arrived on the River Clyde on January 28th to take her place at the forefront of supporting the next generation of the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasures capability. The 6,000-tonne vessel began life as MV Island Crown, before undergoing conversion at HM Naval Base Devonport last year. […]
Smarter maintenance for Navy Fleet under £1.85 billion contract
UK security will be boosted through a vast new contract – worth nearly £2 billion – that will ensure the long-term availability and resilience of critical naval assets. £1.85 billion contract to sustain world-class leading sonar and sensors for Royal Navy ships and submarines Defence Secretary announces 450 UK jobs to be created or sustained […]
Government Announce more support for service leavers
More support for service leavers transitioning to civilian life Personnel leaving the military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed. Number of professional training courses for soon-to-be veterans more than doubled. New Career Transition Partnership (CTP) with Reed in […]
