Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) has been handed £368,500 by the Armed Forced Covenant Fund Trust to support the families of submariners in the west of Scotland.

It aims to help families tackle challenges of separation, support their mental health, foster community connections and enhance their social support.

RNRMC workers will be based locally to organise support and work with community partners through the funding from the Trust, which supports service families and communities within the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Families Fund

Due to the nature of submarine service families often face extended periods of separation and limited communication with their loved ones.

“The Royal Naval Community in the West of Scotland face unique challenges due to long and silent separations,” said the Trust’s Chief Executive.

“This project will build a framework of vital support and connection, helping families build resilience and feel less alone.”

RNRMC director of relationships and funding added: “We are extremely proud to receive this funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

“With their support, we can better serve our Submariner families, ensuring they are connected, supported, and empowered during what can often be an isolating experience.”

Commodore Paul Dunn of the Commodore Submarine Service said: “Our Submariner families show incredible strength and commitment, often enduring long periods of separation with no communication.

“This project recognises their unique sacrifices and will enable further development of meaningful support where it’s most needed.

“We’re immensely grateful to RNRMC and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for investing in the wellbeing of our people.”

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