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Water based, residential activity camps – free spaces for Naval children.

We have recently formed an exciting partnership with UKSA, the maritime youth charity, to offer young people from Naval families (serving or veterans) an opportunity to attend UKSA’s Sea.Change programme, completely free of charge! This inspirational 5-day residential activity camp, based on the Isle of Wight, has been set up so teenagers aged 14-17 can enjoy adventure and being outdoors, learn more about training and working in the maritime
industry or watersports and enjoy having fun for a week and meeting some new people.

You would have a chance to experience a wide range of exciting water-based activities including dinghy sailing and sea survival, power boating, keelboating and stand-up paddle- boarding.  UKSA also includes some shore-based sessions where you can learn more about career options and get to chat to their Industry Guidance team.  You don’t need any special knowledge or experience; you just have to be excited about learning something new.

As an added benefit, the Sea.Change Foundation Programme also meets the criteria for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential award, which can be a wonderful way of demonstrating your skills and aptitude when pursuing future education and career opportunities.

The course dates available are as follows

31st July – 4th August (limited space)

24th – 28th July

Whats the cost?
The cost of attending the Sea.Change programme would normally be £490 but if you register your interest in attending through the Naval Children’s Charity we can offer you a space completely free of charge! This is because UKSA have pledged to cover 50% of the costs and we are able to provide the other 50%. This includes all food and accommodation for the week. We are also able to help you with travel costs to and from the Isle of Wight if needed.

All you need to do is email us at NCC@navalchildrenscharity.org.uk and we will send you details on how to apply, but you must register through us to be able to access this offer. When you get in touch, please include the full name of the young person applying and the full name, service number, address and contact details for the parent who has served or is currently serving in the Navy.

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How we can help you

Apply for Financial Assistance using the Lightning Reach portal.

For applications for financial assistance you can apply by clicking on Register for Help below which will take you to the Lightning Reach portal. This platform is provided by our trusted partner, Lightning Reach, a social impact startup which uses secure technology to make the application process as quick and safe as possible for you.

Register for Help
A simple 3 step process
  1. Register and complete your profile here
    When asked to specify which of the Armed Forces you have served in, make sure to select ‘Royal Navy’, ‘Royal Marines’, ‘Merchant Navy in support of the Armed Forces’ or from the roles / industries list to ensure you are matched to Naval Children’s Charity.

  2. Once you’ve completed your profile, you should receive a support match to The Naval Children’s Charity. Click ‘continue’ to complete and submit your application.

  3. Provide your supporting evidence and submit your application to The Naval Children’s Charity.

Once your application has been made a caseworker will be in touch as soon as possible, this is usually within 3 days.

The profile you create on the Lightning Reach portal can also help you to find and apply for support from other support organisations easily and securely. We recommend that you submit your application to The Naval Children’s Charity first before submitting applications to other organisations.

For help with completing your application, visit Lightning Support and search for ‘The Naval Children’s Charity’.

If you have a question or not sure what help you need and require information or advice please use this online form.

Online Enquiry Form
Alternatively, If you would prefer to call our casework team, we can be contacted on 023 9263 9534, our office hours are 0830-1600 Monday to Friday.

How we can help you

The Naval Children’s Charity supports children up to and including the age of 25 whose parent(s) serve or have served in the Naval Service: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, their Reserves and the RFA. If you need information or advice regarding support for your child(ren) please fill in the form to the best of your knowledge. One of our caseworkers will then contact you.

If you would prefer to call us we can be contacted on 023 9263 9534, our office hours are 0830-1600 Monday to Thursday and 0830-1300 on Friday.