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Funders’ focus
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Aim
Extend, expand and inform
audiences about the services
offered by RMA – The
Royal Marines Charity
Having a physical presence in Scotland
& Northern Ireland has quickly
become entrenched as an incredibly
important element in the RMA’s
outreach work within the Corps.
It has been especially beneficial
to vulnerable service leavers in
knowing they have appropriate
access to assistance that can guide
and support them through the
difficult period of transition.
In another important development, the
Charity’s ‘Commando Connect’ events
held quarterly at 45 Commando during
2022 enabled hundreds of veterans
to get together and network with
local business leaders, councillors,
and others, to investigate
future career prospects.
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It has also served to highlight the
numerous and previously lesserknown opportunities available
through other organisations.
In what has been a significant move,
the extent of the transition support
available through the Charity in
Scotland & Northern Ireland is now
spoken about at discharge interviews.
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His appointment followed a pilot
initiative conducted during 2020/2021
that evidenced the need for the
Charity to establish a permanent
presence in Scotland. He is a
former Royal Marine and upper leg
amputee following injuries sustained
during the Afghanistan conflict.
An example of this is the support
given to some individuals/veterans in
mental health programmes, provided
in conjunction with a certified training
organisation (IED Solutions), ranging
from a half-day mental health awareness
course to the two-day MHFA (Mental
Health First Aid) qualification.
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Baz’s story
Paul ‘Baz’ Barrett was recruited to
RMA – The Royal Marines Charity as a
Transition Support Officer (TSO) based
out of 45 Commando in Arbroath.
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Establish a permanent
Charity presence in Scotland
Timeframe
Ongoing
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Not all needs can be adequately
addressed through a single pathway, but
rather require significant collaboration
with other military charities such
as Walking With The Wounded,
HorseBack UK, BLESMA, SSAFA and
Scottish Veteran’s Residence.
Mission
Target
Serving and veteran
Royal Marines, members,
supporters, the business
community and charities
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Mission
Scotland