With Summer in full swing and the school holidays upon us, we have lots of exciting news to share! We are thrilled to announce the re-launch of our website and hope that you will enjoy a fresh more user-friendly and accessible experience.
Our website is the best ‘port of call’ (pun intended!) for anyone seeking help or wishing to volunteer or donate to The Naval Children’s Charity. We have a range of free resources available to help support Naval children and their families.
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Wellbeing Packs
Which brings us on to some exciting news. We have teamed up with the Naval Families Federation to offer Wellbeing Packs for Naval children and young people as well as their parents and carers. We are now offering each family member a ‘pack’ of resources that can be tailored to them. No matter your age or circumstances, we’ve got something for you – including some of our very own creations!
Please check out our website to learn more and request a pack
University Education Bursary Scheme
Applications for the University Education Bursary Award Scheme 2025 – 2026 are now open!
The Naval Children’s Charity are delighted to launch our new University Education Bursary Award Scheme in collaboration with the JS Group through their innovative Aspire platform.
Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025.
Please visit our website to Learn more  about the scheme and how to apply
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Barnstaple Sea Cadets
In other news, Barnstaple Sea Cadets are recruiting! Sea Cadets offers young people a different kind of adventure, from catering to rowing and paddleboarding to adventure training.
If you are looking for a rewarding way to give back to the community then perhaps you would like to join their team as an adult volunteer? They are currently looking for Instructors and Trustees.
To find out more contact Barnstaple Sea Cadets today:
E: seacadetsbarnstaple@gmail.comÂ
Facebook: /barnstaplescc sea-cadets.org/barnstaple
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The Military Connected Children and Young People (MCCYP) Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Surveys is now live!
Our wonderful Youth Council have contributed to the co-production of this survey and as we at the Naval Children’s Charity love a survey, we would like to share this exciting opportunity for children and young people aged 8-18, with a parent serving in the Armed Forces, to take part.
These short surveys (10-15 minutes) will help gather vital insights into their lived experiences within social frameworks that impact health – such as education, housing, community, and access to services. This work will help ensure Naval children and young people’s voices are heard and help shape how we understand and respond to their needs.
Each age group has a dedicated QR code to access their survey below:
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We would like to thank you again for your continued support and wish you all a wonderful Summer!
All the best,
