27/01/2021
The decennial census is almost upon us and, for the first time, people be able to say if they are a veteran of the armed forces. The census, run by the Office for National Statistics, is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England an... Read more »
26/01/2021
Vincent Harris, known as Vertigo Vince, has decided to celebrate his 90th Birthday by Sky Jumping from Auckland's Sky Tower. Vincent, who turns 90 on the 10th February, served for 26 years in the Royal Marines. He joined the then Royal Naval School of Music as a Band Boy RM on the 28th May 1... Read more »
24/01/2021
Cockleshell Atlantic Endeavour Complete Epic Row There's an old adage in Ocean Rowing that the hardest part is getting to the start line. It's true, but never truer than for the crew of the Cockleshell Atlantic Endeavour. They were meant to be racing across the Pacific in July, (Competing in the... Read more »
07/01/2021
It is with equal parts of sadness and pride that we are reporting that Mark Ormrod MBE has decided to take the next steps in his incredible journey, and leave the current role that he holds at the Charity. Mark has, and always will be, an integral part of our family. We are not saying goodbye,... Read more »
06/01/2021
The new NHS Veterans’ Mental Health High Intensity Service (HIS) has started to mobilise across England, with services in the London, Midlands and North now live. The HIS is for veterans who are struggling with their mental health, are in a mental health crisis and / or need urgent and emergenc... Read more »
01/01/2021
RMA-The Royal Marines Charity sends many congratulations to members of the Corps Family honoured by HM The Queen in her New Year’s Honours: Major General Gwyn Jenkins OBE – Companion of the Order of the Bath Colonel Jaimie Norman DSO – Officer of the Order of the British Empire Lee H... Read more »
31/12/2020
We are delighted to announce that former Trustee Lee Hallam has been made officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in Her Majesty’s New Year’s Honours. Lee, Executive Chairman of Linbrooke Services Ltd based in Sheffield, is a former Royal Marine who has translated his love for the Co... Read more »
31/12/2020
We are delighted to announce that former Corps Regimental Sergeant Major and trustee Dave Mason has been made Member of the Order of the British Empire Medal in Her Majesty’s New Year’s Honours list. WO1 (RSM) Mason joined the Royal Marines in 1992 and has served in 3 Commando Brigade for the... Read more »
31/12/2020
We are delighted to announce that our longstanding trustee Jamie Zuppinger has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in Her Majesty’s New Year’s Honours list. A successful businessman in property and recruitment, Jamie became acquainted with the Royal Marines in 2013. He joined the Boar... Read more »
22/12/2020
Josh Pelland served as a Royal Marines Commando and in Special Operations Units. During his time in the Marines Josh deployed to Afghanistan, the Middle East and got to experience so much of the World on various operations. He left the Royal Marines in 2011 after 6 years. Upon leaving the Corps h... Read more »
Run for the Royal Marines family in your local area We’re delighted to partner with RunForCharity to access over 350 local events. Choose your region below and scroll through the relevant webpage to find an event near you. From 5km runs to obstacle races – we’ll have the event for you! LONDON EAST ENGLAND MIDLANDS NORTH EA... Read More »
