News and Events

See some of the children we have helped and some of our Supporter’s stories below. We are also featuring some of the organisations we work with that you may find interesting.

The Naval Children’s Charity were delighted to receive a visit from their Patron, HRH The Princess Royal

The Naval Children’s Charity were delighted to receive a visit from their Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, at the China Fleet Country Club, Saltash on Tuesday 13th October 2026. The Princess Royal became Patron of The Naval Children’s Charity in March 2025, following many years of Royal Patronage by her mother, Her Majesty the late …

HRH The Princess Royal is welcomed on arrival at China Fleet Country Club

Naval Children’s Charity Won an Award at the Charity Finance Group Dinner

We are delighted to announce that the Naval Children’s Charity won an Award at the Charity Finance Group dinner and awards ceremony on 8th October at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The Charity won the Award for Best Use of Technology in Finance for their use of the Aspire platform from the JS Group. …

How archaeology is helping children put down roots in their community

Fergus with the University of Glasgow’s Dr Gareth Beale holding a replica Viking era scales. Credit Martin Shields Primary school pupils in Scotland have become archaeologists for their town, uncovering stories of the past, exploring their local landscape and building a powerful sense of belonging through a groundbreaking archaeology project led by the University of …

The Naval Children’s Charity Attends Screening of My Mother’s Wedding

What a special evening in London! Staff, Trustees, Young Ambassadors and beneficiary from The Naval Children’s Charity were honoured to attend a special screening of My Mother’s Wedding, the new film from our Patron, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas. The film draws on Dame Kristin’s own childhood experiences, including the loss of both her father and …

Making Space

Making Space 2 hour craft workshops Dates: From May 2026 – February 2027Ages: 7-11 yearsYou can book up to 3 workshops per childLocation: Making Space, 2 Bishopstoke Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5BNFully funded opportunity 2-hour craft making workshops with friendly, expert and experienced makers to teach and guide your child in a variety of small craft …

Month of the Military Child 2026

In the Month of the Military Child 2026, we are coming together to celebrate our Naval children and launching our downloadable School Resource pack. At the Naval Children’s Charity, our vision is that the children of serving and veterans, Royal Navy and Royal Marines families have their spirit and talent unlocked, giving them a brighter …