£26k boost for SSAFA’s Mentoring service from RNRMC

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11 October 2024

The Mentoring service of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has been given a £26,000 shot in the arm by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).

The Transitional Mentoring Scheme run by SSAFA has provided hundreds of men and women with advice and support as they move from a career in the Armed Forces to Civvy Street.

The scheme helps motivate, support, build resilience and empower those leaving UKAF, and enables service leavers to fulfil their potential in their new lives outside the military.

This generous £26,000 grant is ringfenced for members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines exiting their respective services, and will allow SSAFA Mentors to give one-to-one, face-to-face support during transition and for up to two years post discharge.

Clare Bain manages SSAFA’s Mentoring service. She commented: “Our vision is for a society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive, and we can only achieve this through the support of our key partners such as RNRMC.

“So, we’re immensely grateful to RNRMC for its generous and timely support. This funding will allow us to help our mutual beneficiaries at a time when they need us most.”

Mandy Lindley, Director of Relationships and Funding at RNRMC, added: “As a charity dedicated to supporting our Forces family, we are thrilled to be able to provide this boost to SSAFA’s Mentoring service. We understand the challenges faced by service leavers as they transition into civilian life, and this mentoring service plays a critical role in guiding them through this period.

“By investing in this initiative, we’re helping to ensure that those who have served our country are given the support they need to successfully build their lives post-service.”