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What we do

The Not Forgotten transforms the lives of veterans and serving military personnel living with injury, illness or isolation by bringing people together, lifting spirits and restoring dignity and confidence.

We run a varied year-round programme of social events, day outings, respite and challenge breaks around the UK and aboard, and prestige royal events at Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace. These events improve physical and mental health, reduce isolation and loneliness, build self-esteem and re-establish the camaraderie and peer support for those who desperately miss that sense of belonging.

Enabling beneficiaries and their families to live a happier, more sociable and more confident life.

A rich history of support

For 105 years we have helped veterans and service personnel of all ages, ranks, backgrounds and disabilities across the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and the Merchant Navy. 

We are wholly inclusive and non-judgemental; we are not a membership organisation and support individuals with any physical or mental injury or illness, whether acquired in service or developed later in life.

From respite holidays to Royal parties, canoeing and ski-ing to concerts and fun days - and through our Digital Inclusion Programme providing TVs and tablets to those isolated at home - our small team supports over 10,000 beneficiaries every year. 

Despite the loss of our records in an air raid in 1941, we can be confident that over one million men and women have benefitted from our activities since 1920. 

A team that truly cares

We provide a caring and genuinely personal service – our small team gets to know our beneficiaries personally, developing real relationships and listening to their needs and worries and sharing in the ups and downs of their lives. We work with every individual to help them with their own route to recovery and know that many need to attend multiple events on that journey.

We work closely with other military charities, aiming to be the trusted partner of choice in providing entertainment and recreation opportunities for veterans, and operate at the forefront of the military charity sector remaining current and relevant whilst retaining the character that makes us special.

What we deliver

Our dynamic annual programme of events develops from year to year but is always free of charge to all eligible beneficiaries and always focused on making every beneficiary feel

  • Valued – their service to their country matters and we care about them as an individual.
  • Safe – attending our event might be the first time someone has left their home in months, so we ensure a safe space and relaxed atmosphere encouraging participation, inclusivity and fun.

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“Without The Not Forgotten I don’t think my son would be here now. You have built him up… You are angels, and we cannot thank you enough for saving our son.”

Julie M - Mother of a Veteran
“To watch my husband with like-minded people who understand what each other have been through was amazing. What an incredible experience: you change people’s lives.” 

Debbie M
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