RMA-RMC-Impact-Report-2023-24 - Flipbook - Page 29
Fundraisers
“...A heartfelt thank you
to all who generously
dug-deep during these
challenging economic
times. We are committed
to ensuring the Charity
remains as cost-effective
as it can be in service of
an extraordinary force
and community — the
Royal Marines Family.”
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Mission
Generate money through
fundraising initiatives
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Aim
Create, support and
encourage events and
activities across the UK
which raise funds to support
the work of the Charity
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Target
Members, supporters,
volunteers, individuals and
communities at large
Timeframe
Ongoing
www.rma-trmc.org
Day’s Pay Giving
Legacies
The Service Day’s Pay Giving scheme
allows those in the serving Corps
to donate a single day’s pay to
RMA – The Royal Marines Charity
through 12 monthly instalments.
After remembering friends and
family, supporters that choose to
leave a gift to RMA – The Royal
Marines Charity ensure we, as a
charity, have the funding to provide
the care and resources for the
Corps Family long into the future.
This helps to improve and enhance
the lives of many Royal Marines;
and supports the creation of
numerous unique and extremely
rewarding opportunities.
5,272 (97.5%) of serving
Royal Marines voluntarily
contribute a day’s pay to
the Charity, raising in excess
of £531,000 in 2022. This
vital source of funds is one
that — alongside voluntary
fundraising support —
demonstrates the Corps’
resolve to help itself.
In 2022, we partnered with the
National Free Wills Network. This
enabled our members and supporters
to be able to create a Will with a local
solicitor, at no cost to themselves.
Whilst there is absolutely no obligation,
it is hoped that supporters will
consider leaving a legacy to RMA – The
Royal Marines Charity to help look
after the Royal Marines family. When
referring to the Network, RMA – The
Royal Marines Charity pay for the
Will to be written on an individual’s
behalf at a discounted rate.
Participation
Service Day’s Pay Giving is far more
significant than the few pounds
donated each month. It represents the
sincere commitment of an individual
to themselves, their comrades, the
Service, the Corps Family, and the
long and proud history of the Royal
Marines. This is why more than 95%
of the serving Corps contribute to
Service Day’s Pay Giving. It is also why
participation has been increasing by
over 4% a year. Every recruit passing
out of the Commando Training
Centre Royal Marines signs up.
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