96th Annual Review

April 2015-March 2016 1 We Are Not Forgotten Some of the many we have helped

Marianna Mitchell Martin Wilson Matt Delaney Cyril Banks Marianna Mitchell (née Proietti) served with Martin Wilson was serving with 2 Para Matt Delaney suffered a multiple leg fracture Cyril Banks joined the Royal Navy in 1943. the Royal Army Medical Corps in the Gulf War in Afghanistan in 2011 when his sniper and ankle injury whilst serving with the His fi rst months at sea were spent in the harsh where she was held as a casualty in an Iraqi platoon came under fi re. He was shot in Grenadier Guards in Northern Ireland in 1990. Arctic convoys and on North Sea patrols, POW hospital. She still suffers from PTSD, the head, suffering severe injuries and was Complications led to infection, nerve damage before his ship was deployed to sweep mines knee problems and other injuries as a result of immediately repatriated to the UK, regaining and his medical discharge. Matt began a new prior to the Normandy landings. On D-Day her experiences. consciousness three days later. career in the health sector despite continuing Cyril was in the mine clearing fl otilla off Gold to suffer from his injuries. In 2009 his doctors Beach: “We saw bodies fl oating in the water. Since Marianna was nominated by her War His injuries resulted in the loss of basic recommended a below-the-knee amputation, The horrendous things that were happening Pensions Welfare Offi cer to attend one of communication and co-ordination skills: he but Matt managed to get funding for a will live in my mind for ever.” Later Cyril our Christmas lunches several years ago, was no longer able to speak, read or write. state-of-the-art exoskeleton and rehabilitation took part in operations in the Far East. In she has attended various outings, holidays With treatment Martin slowly regained these package from his regimental charity which 2013 he was awarded the Légion d’Honneur and Royal events. Her physical and mental functions, although he continues to struggle. also put him in contact with the NFA. in recognition of his involvement in the health have slowly improved so that she is Martin fi rst attended an NFA event when he liberation of France. now able to take part in more demanding was still unable to talk. Since then he has Over the last year Matt has taken part in our activities. In the last year she has represented taken part in a number of our activity trips Malta battlefi eld tour, a recuperation holiday Since the NFA fi rst met him in 1999, Cyril has The Not Forgotten Association at fundraising and other events, gradually gaining self- in Majorca and has marched at the Cenotaph become a hugely popular guest at our events, events and given talks about our work - even confi dence and improving his communication - a huge personal achievement for him. He offering encouragement and support to speaking to an audience of more than 600 skills. has now returned to his career after fi ve years veterans of all ages. He is a great ambassador people! and has embarked on a series of walking for the Association and even at the age of Martin now helps to raise money for the challenges to raise funds for the NFA with his 91 continues to raise money for the charity, “For years I felt alone in my battle with my charity, taking part in the 2015 New wife Michaela. collecting at railway stations and Stansted illnesses. The NFA means that you are not Marathon and signing up for the Marathon Airport and arranging fundraising concerts. forgotten, whether you are still serving or a des Sables in 2017. He has also spoken in “The Not Forgotten has offered me real veteran. Being able to chat about your memories public on several occasions. opportunities. I have re-found my pride, in turn “I never thought retirement could be so and thoughts of campaigns and wars with other fi nding the confi dence and determination to full of life. The NFA has given me so many veterans, both young and old, who understand “When I was discharged I felt I was on the move forward and challenge myself. Not only opportunities to meet other veterans, young and your situation, helps you to relax. You are bottom of the scrapheap as before I was injured has the NFA had a positive effect on me, but old. I’m grateful I can still do my bit to help them treated as a friend not a stranger, you are always I loved my job. The NFA allowed me to meet more importantly my marriage, changing both offer all these wonderful things.” made to feel welcome and that you are not comrades, gave me challenges to aim for and our lives.” alone - and as a female veteran it sometimes showed that life is still there to enjoy. It has given does feel very lonely.” me a purpose and is a very special charity.”

2 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 3 How We Help All ages, all campaigns, all services

Improving health and wellbeing those who may be struggling with their own Some of our activities provide a physical recovery. challenge and the opportunity to develop self-confi dence, others are of a more social Spending time relaxing in each other’s nature aimed at fostering camaraderie and company in a safe, familiar environment also friendship between like-minded people who helps to strengthen the sense of pride in their individual achievements and reduces feelings of isolation and of not being valued.

We invite partners of injured service men and women to events when we believe it will be benefi cial. This enables them to meet and support others in similar circumstances and to Our team before beginning the climb of Mount Kilimanjaro feel that their own sacrifi ces are appreciated. Taking part in some of our activities gives We support any serving man or woman Identifying the need them renewed determination and confi dence who is wounded, injured or sick and any When organising each event we work closely to deal with the challenges facing their veteran, of any age, with a disability, with regimental and military associations, partner. illness or infi rmity; whatever the cause. veterans’ organisations, other service Any serving or former member of the charities, rehabilitation centres and Personnel Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Army, Recovery Units, inviting them to identify those the and the Merchant eligible benefi ciaries who are in greatest need Alan Kendell and Cyril Banks enjoying the Navy, both Regular and Reserve Forces, and therefore most likely to benefi t from the Christmas lunch in Cambridge may be eligible for our help. activity selected. We are immensely grateful to them for their co-operation. understand each other’s experiences; many Through our busy and varied programme will offer both challenge and comradeship. of Royal parties, holidays, entertainment Many of the younger men and women injured All are intended to enhance wellbeing, and outings, we directly assist some 10,000 in recent military operations continue to need restore confi dence, boost morale and provide individuals each year across the UK. Activities our support. We also take care to ensure that happiness, giving people something to which are carefully tailored to the individual needs those from previous wars and campaigns they can look forward. of benefi ciaries of different ages, service remain included, particularly as the passage of experiences, personal circumstances and time reduces the numbers of older veterans Bringing together serving and ex-service men degree of physical or mental injury or who are able to attend our events. and women in an atmosphere of mutual trust disability. In providing this unique specialist and respect helps to replicate the fellowship service to the tri-service community our aim We aim to offer the appropriate support both and banter of Forces life. Benefi ciaries share is to complement the work of other service to those who are in permanent need and their experiences of service, injury and charities. those whose needs change over time. The rehabilitation whilst providing support and WAAF Association members Vera Morgan majority of benefi ciaries at any event will not advice to each other. The realisation that they and Mary Heal on our Ypres battlefi eld tour have participated in our activities before. are not alone in their situation can encourage

4 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 5 Report From The Chairman Another year brightening the lives of so many people David Cowley

We were honoured and privileged by the all have much to contribute to the charity presence of our Patron HRH The Princess from the medical, legal and military worlds. Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at our fl agship event, the Garden Party at As memories of the recent confl icts in Buckingham Palace where we entertained Iraq and Afghanistan begin to fade, the nearly 2,000 veterans of all ages and their importance of continuing to care for those escorts. As always our Royal guests spoke to who were injured in either body or mind many of our benefi ciaries with great interest grows even greater, whilst the needs of those and brought great pleasure. Our Christmas injured in previous confl icts, or who suffer Party at St. James’s Palace was attended by disability, increase each year. This is what TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex who makes our work so vital and why we are joined every table during the afternoon and very grateful to those trusts, individuals and added so much to the Christmas cheer. companies who support us. We touch the lives of some 10,000 men and women each I pay tribute to my predecessor, Brigadier year, but there are many more with whom Richard Heywood, who retired as our we are not in contact and with your support Chairman at the AGM in October after 15 we can show them that they too are not years’ service. He guided the charity with forgotten. Our mission is to bring fun, comradeship in Majorca. All these holidays have done great wisdom and always put the interests and challenge back into the lives of so much to restore confi dence and boost of those we serve above all else. This Review The busy and varied year you will read about serving and ex-service men and women morale for those whose lives have often been also includes, on page 20, a tribute to in this Review is organised by a small team of who have been injured or whose lives are devastated by injury. As one of the skiers said Colonel Piers Storie-Pugh who retired as seven, four of whom work part time, in our blighted by disability, whatever their age, on his return: ‘’It was the fi rst time I have Chief Executive on 31st March 2016 after an offi ce in . It is remarkable how such a whatever their service and whatever the laughed and had fun since I was injured.’’ outstanding fi ve years. small team can do so much for so many and cause of their injury. they do it all with such interest in and care The Not Forgotten Association (NFA) does Two longstanding members of the Committee for the individuals. This outstanding team and This Review shows how we do this and also much more than take groups on activity retired at the AGM: Mrs Lavinia Newton the personal care they give are very special how we depend on the generous support holidays. This Review shows how much we and Captain Brian Adams. They both served features of the NFA. of the major service charities - especially spend to ensure that those who are largely with great enthusiasm and commitment. Help for Heroes, of other grant giving trusts, housebound have televisions and TV Licences, Very sadly, Lavinia, who made history by I hope you enjoy reading about a charity companies and individuals. We are hugely because to them a television is often their both parachuting and wing walking to raise which is committed to bringing enjoyment, grateful to them all. only window on the world. We also take funds for the charity, died in March and on comradeship and challenge to some of the professional shows to ex-service care homes behalf of all the Not Forgotten family I send bravest and most deserving men and women Hardly a week goes by without a Not throughout the country and arrange outings condolences to her husband, Air Vice Marshal in this country. Forgotten event or holiday somewhere in and Christmas lunches for older and often Barry Newton, who is himself an active this country or, increasingly, abroad. In the lonely veterans. These all bring great pleasure supporter of the NFA. We have welcomed past year we have taken groups skiing in the to a generation which can so easily be three new Trustees: Dr Kate Goble, Mr Glenn USA and France, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, forgotten. Hurstfi eld and Colonel James Partridge, who on battlefi eld tours in France and for breaks

6 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 7 The Summer Garden Party Lasting memories of a Royal afternoon

“The value of such events for our patients cannot be overestimated. Socialising allows them to forget about their injuries and rehabilitation for a few hours. The benefi ts are enormous, providing a much needed boost and increasing The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines (Portsmouth) motivation during 2,000 veterans This unique occasion is always a very happy rehabilitation.” (WO2 B.D. On June 11th 2015 nearly Royal Marines across the generations and their escorts enjoyed this year’s one for everyone who attends and is a DMRC Headley Court) annual Garden Party at Buckingham particular thrill for those who are presented Palace, held by kind permission of HM to our Royal guests. So many of the veterans the Queen, in the presence of our Royal have their own tales to tell, and it is clear An array of celebrities mingled with We would like to thank everyone who helped Patron HRH The Princess Royal and Vice from the amount of time that The Princess our guests and were kept busy having to make the Garden Party such a success, Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Royal and Sir Tim spent chatting to our photographs taken and signing autographs. particularly the Buckingham Palace staff, the guests, far longer than had been planned, To cap it all the weather was perfect, the many service helpers and volunteers, the The Garden Party is the most important day in that they were keenly interested in hearing afternoon tea was delicious and the Band celebrities who gave up their valuable time the NFA’s calendar. We are proud and hugely about their experiences. of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines (Portsmouth) and the Royal Marines band. privileged to be permitted to hold this event played superbly. for the benefi t of War Pensioners and those in receipt of compensation from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. “There isn’t a day when I don’t miss the camaraderie of military life. Yesterday I enjoyed long-missed banter “Thank you for helping us with so many ex-service men as a family. I believe if my and women and made new husband had not got the help friends. Your charity has he needed I would not have made such a change in my him with me. A truly amazing life from just one day out. day we will never forget.” Today I woke up feeling (Mrs C.V.) happy and positive for the fi rst time in more than 10 WWII veterans telling their stories to our Patron Sir Tim Laurence chats to former years.“ (Ms C.M.) Royal Marine Adam Hampton

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This unique occasion is always a very happy from the amount of time that The Princess one for everyone who attends and is a Royal and Sir Tim spent chatting to our particular thrill for those who are presented guests, far longer than had been planned, to our Royal guests. So many of the veterans that they were keenly interested in hearing have their own tales to tell, and it is clear about their experiences. The Christmas Party Royal support and seasonal cheer

Anita Harris leading the rousing concert fi nale

“The day was a great experience. The events you run have transformed the mindset and lives of a number of our residents and day attendees.” (Capt D.H.)

“At the age of 82 I had forgotten what a joy it is to be remembered. The occasion itself was so welcoming and atmospheric. So good to meet the men and women of the Service who were willing to chat with such grace.” (Mrs P.M.) “We are veterans who have both been through some A unique event in the State Apartments at St. James’s Palace challenging times in military service. During the concert I Our annual Christmas Tea Party was After tea and the departure of the Royal looked at my wife who had held on December 3rd 2015 in the State Party everyone sat down for a festive variety tears in her eyes. Thank you Apartments of St. James’s Palace by kind concert in the Picture Gallery featuring for what was a truly permission of HM The Queen. This year professional comedians, singers and musicians memorable occasion.” TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex with the Rev Roger Royle as chief compère. (Mr K.B.) were in attendance and helped to make it such a special treat for more than 300 The historic surroundings and the cheerful HRH The Earl of Wessex showed great interest in our guests War Pensioners and their escorts. relaxed atmosphere always make the afternoon one of the highlights in our annual The Chelsea Pensioners are always popular guests Our Royal guests visited every table in the calendar and one which does so much to magnifi cent Throne, Entrée and Queen Anne foster friendship and camaraderie. It is a huge “As veterans loss of Rooms, showing a clearly genuine interest in privilege for us to hold this unique event camaraderie and identity can our benefi ciaries and bringing much pleasure, which is an experience of a lifetime for many sometimes make your efforts joy and laughter to everyone. As they did of the veterans and creates lasting memories. during service seem so our guests enjoyed a fabulous tea whilst forgotten. The NFA has being entertained by celebrities, singers, The Christmas Party could not have happened allowed us to attend this magicians, caricaturists, balloonists and a without the help of the Palace staff, the occasion with full pride in quintet from the Band of The Household service helpers from three services, the our achievements and be Cavalry. entertainers, celebrities and the quintet from amongst exceptional people.” the Band of The Household Cavalry: we (Mr & Mrs B.) extend our deep appreciation to them all.

10 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 11 Entertainment: Concerts & Televisions Putting smiles on people’s faces

It is always very moving to see the elderly Televisions residents come alive, joining in the singing, For veterans who are housebound or have clapping hands,tapping their feet and even limited mobility and are unable to attend our dancing as smiles light up their faces and other activities, we can provide a television they remember songs from happier times. and/or a TV Licence. During the year we The therapeutic benefi ts of music are well provided a total of 403 televisions and 450 documented and there is no doubt that our licences to veterans of all ages, many of who concerts provide a psychological boost and are living in very challenging circumstances. “The performers were absolutely brilliant. I have never make a real difference to the residents’ lives. heard such laughing and singing from such a large A television will often be a veteran’s only group here and it really raised the spirits. One of our For those veterans not in care homes we source of entertainment and link with the residents wrote afterwards: ‘It brought joy to my heart, arrange concerts with tea in larger venues outside world. a smile to my face and a tear to my eye, thank you so such as Phyllis Court in Henley-on-Thames. much” (Mr T.G., Care Ashore) We were also able to invite 28 guests to We have also provided 69 televisions and a special St George’s Day concert at the TV Licences to a range of ex-service care Cadogan Hall in London thanks to the Some of our concert performers with NFA Vice-President John Brunel Cohen homes, hospitals, hostels, housing projects generosity of the Band of the Coldstream and rehabilitation centres for use in individual During the year we arranged 65 in-house Staged by Mickie Driver, and by Libby Stuart Guards. rooms and communal areas. This has enabled concerts at ex-service care homes up and in Scotland, and their teams of professional a much greater number of people to benefi t down the country entertaining over 3,250 entertainers, these afternoons bring fun, As a new addition to our programme this from our support. people. Our visits to the homes are a joy and a much needed lift to veterans who year we put on High Tea Concerts for a highlight in their calendars and extremely are unable to get out and about. We are total of 434 people in Plymouth, Yorkshire popular with the residents and staff alike. deeply indebted to all the performers for their and, thanks to a donation from the Aviva “To say that things have been dedication, enthusiasm and ability to connect Community Fund, in Colchester. Each diffi cult of late would be such with often very frail people. afternoon was a great success and it was an understatement. Thank you clear from our guests’ faces that they enjoyed all for the fantastic support and a good, old-fashioned singalong. empathy you have shown me. “Yesterday’s concert was a I have felt that my world has wonderful occasion and every turned upside down, but with the single resident had a great support shown by organisations time. Even those residents such as yourselves, things are on who live with dementia or the up.” (Mr K.A.) who are largely immobile were moving a hand or their feet and this really means so much to all of us.” (Ms R.A., The Swingtime Sweethearts Royal Star & Garter) Annie and Le’arna with Veterans enjoying the tea a resident of Cessac House concert in Colchester

12 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 13 Holidays Camaraderie and challenge

“Last week couldn’t have come at a better time for me and my partner and it really has done us the world of good. I was on the edge trying to deal with his PTSD, but I have met so many fantastic people and now keep in contact with them so we can support one another.” (Ms C.L.) Walking in the hills of Majorca

their fears and doubts. By providing these On all these tours the different generations breaks from the stresses of their recovery, we get on so well with each other and the Celebrating reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (see page 17) help the injured to focus on what they can care shown to older veterans is humbling. achieve rather than on what they cannot. During one of the busiest years in Activity breaks for younger injured men and Four rest and recuperation holidays in the charity’s history, we arranged 21 women have become a hugely important Regaining their self-confi dence and Majorca, in May, June and October, enabled group holidays and short breaks for a part of our programme over recent years. enthusiasm also helps these men and groups of younger benefi ciaries and their total of 659 injured benefi ciaries and Such trips can be physically and mentally women in other aspects of their lives, partners to stay in a charming farmhouse escorts. These included two notable demanding, but are enormously popular and including rehabilitation, personal and family and enjoy a few days of tennis, table tennis, fi rsts: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and a benefi cial. Due to the nature of their injuries relationships and employment. Many take up painting, go-karting, kayaking and walking. battlefi eld tour in conjunction with two and experiences some guests may be hesitant their new-found skills as a hobby. The benefi ts of these weeks are huge: they other service charities. about taking part, but they soon overcome are a welcome break from the routine of Battlefi eld tours offer the perfect rehabilitation and many lifelong friendships opportunity to bring together serving and are made, helping to overcome the isolation ex-service men and women of all ages. We felt by many after their medical discharge. ran two tours to Ypres, the fi rst in April for a group of 32, the second in July in partnership On the nights before and after our Summer with Combat Stress and BLESMA. This was a Garden Party and our Christmas Party we memorable trip for the 30 guests, particularly organised stays at the Union Jack Club in for one who quite by chance found his great London for some 230 benefi ciaries, mainly uncle’s grave at the Essex Farm War Cemetery. those injured in more recent campaigns, and Whilst another commented: “This event has their partners. This gave them the opportunity done more for me than anything else since my to meet old friends and make new ones in a injury.” Our third tour, to Malta in September, secure and familiar atmosphere, replicating included a 93-year-old and a group of young the camaraderie and banter of service life. injured Royal Marines amongst the 32 guests. These breaks are hugely popular and enable us to meet many of the young injured for the Guests of all ages on our battlefi eld tour to Malta fi rst time.

14 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 15 Holidays Camaraderie and challenge

Of all our activity holidays, our white The Kilimanjaro Summit Challenge in water canoeing trips are perhaps the most September proved to be the adventure of a benefi cial in restoring confi dence, boosting lifetime for the 12 injured servicemen who morale and offering the adrenaline rush that took part. This trip embodied our motto many badly miss from their service days. In ‘From Comradeship To Challenge’ and all July two groups of 12 travelled to the French that the NFA stands for. With the help of a “I am pleased to inform you Alps and took on the challenge of canoeing huge support team, the group trekked 8-12 the lads have all come back down the river and rapids. Help for Heroes hours a day and 15 hours on summit day. This in incredibly high spirits. helped to fund these holidays and we are very is a huge challenge, even for the able-bodied, These trips are so vital in their grateful for their support. but was even more so for the double and rehabilitation process and single amputees. Reaching the summit was now the others are keen to a moment of great celebration, an immense get involved giving them all a achievement that the group will remember for new focus.” the rest of their lives. Such a challenge forges (Sgt T.M., 40 Commando) close bonds and despite their different service The thrills of white water canoeing backgrounds and ages many have since become fi rm friends.

Over the last few years we have taken a “We had an awesome time at small group of injured servicemen to run in Raring to go at Brands Hatch Bradenham. Great memories the New York Marathon. The bravery and have been made and new Summer continued with our popular track determination of these men in dealing with friendships have been formed.” event at Brands Hatch where 71 benefi ciaries their injuries and completing the course, not (Mr & Mrs R.) were driven around the track in a variety of to mention the extremely respectable fi nishing high performance cars. The continued support times, is inspirational. of our generous benefactors ensured that our guests had a day to remember. We are very Thanks to the wonderful generosity of one All smiles at the end of the Bradenham Manor weekend grateful to Help for Heroes who supported the of our individual supporters, we ran three overnight accommodation enabling everyone skiing holidays in early 2016 for a total of 48 “I was recently discharged from to get together and swap their stories. guests who all had a brilliant time. The fi rst the Army on mental health to La Plagne in France was followed by two grounds. My condition has For the fi rst time we ran a country activities to Breckenridge in the USA where the quieter greatly reduced my weekend at Bradenham Manor, a beautiful slopes and the superb instructors - veterans self-confi dence and belief in my house kindly lent to us by Grant Thornton UK. themselves - ensured that everyone, whatever own abilities so I am extremely Forty guests enjoyed the light-hearted team their injuries or ability, benefi tted hugely, grateful to your team for games and quizzes which generated much regaining their confi dence and enthusiasm showing me what I can still fun and laughter as well as a keen competitive for life. achieve with the right guidance. spirit. Meeting others who have similar diffi culties has given me a real Fun for skiers of all abilities in the French Alps boost.” (Mr M.R.)

16 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 17 Outings & Lunches Days out to lift the spirits

On Remembrance Sunday our contingent of 50 - aged from 30 to 93 years old - marched past the Cenotaph before enjoying lunch at a nearby hotel. For those benefi ciaries struggling with injuries, being able to march provided a signifi cant milestone in their recovery. “Thank you for giving my son the opportunity to lay a wreath on your behalf at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. There were a few proud tears shed I can assure The NFA contingent marching proudly at the Cenotaph you.” (Mr D.A) Some of our activities also act as fundraising Members of HMS Newfoundland “I felt privileged to be part of a very special day, events and the annual Reginald Fessenden Association with NFA representatives meeting other members of our group and Challenge sailing event organised by Captain on the Dunkirk Little Ships outing being able to reminisce together.” (Ms A.M.) Tim Davies is one of themost successful, this year raising more than £16,000.

This year we organised 31 outings The Wimbledon Tennis Championships In September we commemorated our 95th and lunches, providing a wide range are one of the annual highlights in our anniversary with a unique event in the historic of entertainment and recreational calendar. Thanks to the continued generosity Old Royal Naval College Greenwich which opportunities for 2,002 men and women. of the All Club we were able to invite brought together 194 benefi ciaries and Lady WWII veterans meeting at the Some events were tailored to older more than 160 guests to enjoy the privilege of guests: WWII veterans being given pride of Christmas lunch in Wrexham veterans, others were better suited to watching the world’s top tennis players from place. We began with our fi rst-ever church our younger benefi ciaries and many some of the best seats on Centre and Number service in the beautiful College Chapel, The calendar year again concluded with brought veterans of different generations 1 Courts and with delicious Wimbledon followed by Beating Retreat performed by another successful series of nine Christmas together. cream teas thrown in! the Band of the Coldstream Guards in the lunches around the UK entertaining 909 Lower Grand Square and ending with a people - the most ever. Our thanks to JTI We arranged for 24 benefi ciaries to We took groups to Founder’s Day at the rousing concert and a delicious dinner in the for their continued generosity in helping watch England rugby internationals Royal Hospital Chelsea, Trooping The Colour magnifi cent Painted Hall. to fi nance the lunches and to the Aviva at Twickenham and 10 to experience a - Colonel’s Review, the Dunkirk Little Community Fund whose donation funded a “The anniversary event was such fundraising boxing evening, whilst a mixed Ships Veterans Cruise and the Festival of lunch in Colchester. a wonderful occasion, so very age group of 38 enjoyed a memorable day’s Remembrance at The . All emotive and I felt truly racing at Ascot. of these are very moving and memorable privileged to be in such occasions for our guests, both young and incredible company.” (Ms S.S.) old, who very much appreciate the special privilege of attending such national events.

18 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 19 Farewells Providing Fun & Happiness

Colonel Piers Storie-Pugh OBE TD DL

Piers Storie-Pugh retired as Chief Executive of The Not Forgotten Association on 31st March 2016 after fi ve outstanding years at the helm. He joined the charity in 2011 after successful careers in the Reserve Forces and The Royal British Legion. During his time with us he secured the selection of the Association as one the Telegraph’s Christmas Appeal charities in 2014 as well as other substantial sources of funding. This enabled the charity to extend its range of activities and increase the number of benefi ciaries. Piers also ensured that the name and the work of the Association became more widely known and he was instrumental in raising the funds for the Association’s memorial at the National Arboretum. He led the charity with energy, enthusiasm and, above all, deep interest in the welfare of those we serve. The Trustees were delighted when Piers agreed to serve as a Vice-President of the Association on his retirement. Bill and Barbara Macauley meeting Anton du Beke at the Garden Party Enjoying some R&R in Majorca Major General Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster – A Tribute

It was with great sadness that all those in The Not Forgotten Association family learnt of the untimely death on 9th August 2016 of our Vice President, Major General His Grace The Duke of Westminster KG CB OBE TD CD DL. A glance at any of the fulsome obituaries revealed just how many organisations, trusts and charities he was associated with, but The Not Forgotten Association had a very special place in his interests and affections. Although a very successful landowner, businessman and philanthropist, it was always the Army which attracted him most. As a young man, the then Earl Grosvenor had always wanted to serve in the 9th/12th Lancers, but family responsibilities meant that a career in the Regular Army was not a realistic option, so he joined the Territorial Army, initially as a trooper. Commissioned into the Royal Armoured Corps in 1973, he commanded his Regiment, the Queen’s Own Yeomanry, and in 2004 was appointed as the fi rst TA Major General in the new post of Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Reserves and Cadets). He fi nally retired from the Army in 2012, his last post being Deputy Commander Land Forces (Reserves). Soldiers, their families and the welfare of all were a major driving force in his life and it was within The Comradeship for former Grenadier Guards Matt Not Forgotten Association that he was able to direct much of his energy. His contribution to the Association has been immense and we will remain eternally grateful for his support and generosity. We salute the memory of a and Dougie on our Malta battlefi eld tour Generations mixing together at the Christmas Party remarkable friend. General The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL, President

Lavinia Newton – A Tribute

As the wife of Air Vice-Marshal Barry Newton, Lavinia was inspired to help the wounded and those with disabilities. The Not Forgotten Association fi tted the bill and she was elected as Trustee in 1999. Lavinia was intensely loyal and passionate about the charity, its ethos and its work. She found particular pleasure and inspiration in the service people for whom she had the greatest admiration and enjoyed their friendship. Lavinia liked to play her part and she certainly did that, undertaking a daring biplane wing walk in 2004 and raising £12,672 for the Association - a remarkable feat at the age of 72. In 2010 she was at it again, performing a sky dive which raised a further £14,000. Despite ill health later in life, she continued to fulfi ll what she saw as her duty to the charity whenever she was able, before retiring as a Trustee in 2015 after 16 years’ outstanding service. Lavinia gave so much of herself for the benefi t of others, for which she was loved and admired. We remember her with everlasting thankfulness. The Reginald Fessenden Major General Sir Christopher Airy KCVO CBE, former Chairman Challenge sailing event raised £16,000

2o From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 21 Financial Review 2015-16

Our total income for the year was Note: This year we were required to INCOME £1,094k, an increase of £12k over last year change our accounts to conform with the and again ahead of budget. Financial Reporting Standard (FRS102). This Investments 9% Legacies 12% requirement meant that prior years’ fi gures The level of donations was higher at £654k back to 2014 were restated to refl ect the than in the prior year (£644k), refl ecting the liability for our staff pension scheme, thus Grants 26% continued generous support of our regular the comparative fi gure for last year’s reserves donors. Legacy income was signifi cantly up at is lower than in last year’s Annual Review £134k (£38k) and we are, as ever, enormously (where it was stated at £2.89m). Donations 53% grateful to those who remembered us in their wills. Our investment income was level at £102k (£99k). Risk Statement

The contributions we received from offi cial The charity has conducted an internal review bodies decreased from £339k to £318k. of risks. The two major risks facing the charity EXPENDITURE However, we are very appreciative of this are these: amount at a time when many of our funders are experiencing additional calls on their own • Financial - the NFA has no guaranteed Televisions 13% fi nances. future income streams. This gives rise to the Holidays 40% reserves policy adopted by the Trustees, i.e. Governance 1% Expenditure increased to £1,369k (£1,341k). holding between £2m and the equivalent of two years’ costs as reserves. Entertainment 19% Of this outlay, 86% related to charitable expenditure and 14% to governance and • Reputational - as an organiser of a wide Outings 14% fundraising. variety of events, the NFA takes great care to Fundraising 13% ensure the safety of all participants and that During the year £225k of assets were the appropriate insurance policies are in place. liquidated to ease the Association’s working 1500 INCOME EXPENDITURE capital position. The Trustees commissioned a full review of 1400 1300 risk by an external consultant in 2015. Such 1200 Together, these results have led to an assessments are undertaken every three years 1100 operating defi cit of £274k. Negative market to support the Trustees’ risk review, the next 1000 900 movements in our investment portfolio of one being due in 2018. 800 £157k left us with an overall defi cit of £431k. 700 In the meantime the staff continue to update 600 500 This meant that at year end our accumulated the internal risk register and perform regular 400 reserves had reduced from £2.86m to risk assessments for events and holidays, 300 £2.42m, in line with our Trustees’ stated 200 as well as reviewing internal systems and 100 policy to reduce reserves to twice our annual procedures on a regular basis. 0 charitable expenditure. 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

22 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 23 Achievements & Performance Another year of success

Each year the Trustees and the executive • Reach those who have not previously benefi ted team review the Association’s aims, from our activities and widen the footprint of During the year we provided direct support to benefi ciaries in the following areas: objectives and activities, looking at what has the charity’s Friends and Offi cial Volunteers been achieved in the previous 12 months, the throughout the UK who can advise and signpost 2014-15 2015-16 outputs and the outcomes from our work. new benefi ciaries to us. Outings 1,930 2,002 Our main objectives for 2015-16 were to: • Continue seeking ways of improving our Holidays 768 683 methods of operation which also help in Concerts 4,000 3,250 • Continue delivering a high quality, imaginative achieving our charitable objective. Royal Parties 2,272 2,252 and appropriate programme of activities that are TV Licences for Individuals 399 450 suitable and benefi cial for tri-service personnel of We achieved all our objectives except that of TVs for Individuals 349 403 all ages, being mindful of the range and extent of producing a newsletter (this was accomplished in TVs & Licences in Homes/Hospitals 85* 68* their injuries and disabilities. July 2016).

• Offer opportunities which refl ect the charity’s The Association engaged directly with more than Total direct benefi ciaries 9,803 9,108 motto ‘From Comradeship To Challenge’, 9,000 benefi ciaries. This number does not take *Indicates the number of TVs and licences provided to homes, etc rather than the number of actual including the chance to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. into account the signifi cant benefi ts to partners, benefi ciaries. It is estimated that some 2,500 people benefi tted from communal and individual TVs and licences in homes in 2015/16. carers and family members, particularly through • Organise a high profi le event for WWII veterans the provision of televisions and licences to care around signifi cant tri-service anniversaries from homes and recovery centres. the war and combine this with the charity’s own Future Plans 95th anniversary. Our Thanks Our Trustees have confi rmed that our aims, holidays for younger benefi ciary age groups as objectives and activities will remain focused on well as the carers required to accompany older • Lead in the organisation of an event for other The Trustees wish to convey their sincere thanks our stated purpose. benefi ciaries to events. service charities for the mutual benefi t of the and appreciation to all the volunteers and participants. organisations who have so generously given their Our main objectives for 2016-17 are to: • Expand and develop stronger relationships time, access to their properties and support to with key partners. • Organise additional events and increase the the Association over the last 12 months. • Continue offering a programme of events number of participants whilst taking into account and activities that are appropriate, benefi cial • Liaise closely with The Royal British Legion the two year reserves policy. Gratitude is also due to our many donors. We and relevant, mindful of the range of the ages, and SSAFA on the provision of televisions are very fortunate to have such a loyal group of injuries and experiences of the individuals we and TV licences, especially with regard to any • Raise our profi le by regularly updating our supporters including military and non-military are seeking to assist. alternative funding. website, developing the use of social media and grant-giving trusts, associations, volunteers and producing a newsletter. individuals who have generously donated to us • Enhance communications, initially redesigning • Continue to work closely with other service this year. the charity’s website and producing regular charities. • Expand our relationships with corporate bodies, newsletters. encouraging them to sponsor specifi c activities Finally, we wish to thank our small, hard-working • Continue to expand the charity’s volunteer and/or organise events in support of the charity, team in the London offi ce who continue to • Seek to invite eligible benefi ciaries who footprint. Also, to consider the value of whilst keeping donors and grant makers fully ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the have not attended an NFA event before and collecting at different mainline stations, and, aware of our activities. charity. to offer opportunities to veterans of all ages with permission, at other venues. underpinning our motto ‘From Comradeship To • Identify and explore new areas of fundraising With all their continued support we look forward Challenge’. • Develop and refi ne the Association’s and make best use of media contacts. to maintaining and enhancing the delivery of our processes to ensure that we optimise the use charitable services. • Continue to seek new avenues of funding of resources, including consideration of an • Continue our good relationships with Personnel in part due to the increased costs of providing upgrade to the database management system. Recovery Units, regimental associations and the specialist instructors required on activity regimental/corps headquarters, encouraging them to direct eligible benefi ciaries to the charity.

From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 24 25 Grants, Donations & Fundraising Helping to make a difference

Our team of seven, mostly part-time staff Perhaps the outstanding feat was that achieved Baz Woodley running the Swansea 10K Theo Jones and Shane Chadwick celebrate rowing the Atlantic devote their efforts to delivering our busy by Theo Jones and Shane Chadwick who rowed programme of events, leaving little time nearly 2,729 nautical miles across the Atlantic for formal fundraising. We do not receive Ocean in a 24-foot boat as part of the Talisker any guaranteed or statutory income and we Whisky Atlantic Challenge - described as the therefore rely entirely on the generosity of toughest row on Earth. We are so grateful for those who recognise the value of our work, their incredible efforts and hugely proud of their both for their fi nancial support and for the amazing accomplishment. time that they freely give to support us. A list of our principal donors and fundraisers for Several of those who took part in our Kilimanjaro the year is shown on pages 28-29. Summit Challenge (see page 17) took the opportunity to fundraise ‘to give something back’ Once again our largest donor was Help for to the Association and between them raised an Heroes (£90,000) whose generosity enabled us to incredible £44,250. Once again we took a team provide white water canoeing holidays in France, of fi ve injured service men to run in the New York a track day at Brands Hatch and a short break Marathon and through their sponsorship efforts at the Union Jack Club in London in conjunction they also raised funds for the charity. Our Head with our Christmas Tea Party. of Events Rosie Thompson and Offi cial Volunteer Martin Ash joined them as part of their ‘95 Miles We are also hugely fortunate to enjoy the for 95 Years’ 2015 challenge, which raised more continued support of the main Armed Service than £13,500. charities: ABF The Soldiers’ Charity (£40,000), The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (£20,000), Other notable achievements included cycle rides The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity from Land’s End to John O’Groats and coast-to- (£10,000) and Seafarers UK (£5,000). coast across the North of England and Devon, running the Paris Marathon, an evening of Further generous contributions were received entertainment at the Blackpool Grand Theatre, a from grant giving organisations such as Queen group of 15 climbing Ben Nevis at night, several Mary’s Roehampton Trust (£22,000), The ‘Tough Mudder’ challenges, tea dances and Childwick Trust (£15,000), The Doughty Hanson Indian restaurant evenings, skydiving, golf days Charitable Trust (£10,000) and The Elizabeth and boxing events. Actress Sue Johnston supporting a collection Marie Genney and colleagues supporting the Lympstone to Poole race. Frankland Moore & Star Foundation (£10,000). at Manchester Piccadilly Station Our team of loyal volunteers, many of whom We have also received wonderful support from are WWII veterans, continue to give up their our small band of corporate supporters including time to ‘spread the word’ and collect money at Aspen Insurance (£30,000), Lark Insurance supermarkets, shopping centres, sports venues, (£15,194) and Atlas Elektronik UK Limited airports and military shows. This year’s collections (£10,987). at London Victoria Station were hugely successful and we have now begun similar collection at The year saw an impressive range of fundraising Canary Wharf and railway stations around the challenges undertaken by our supporters, many country. of who have themselves benefi tted from our activities. To each and every person who has supported us this year we pass on our heartfelt thanks. Your fi nancial contributions are vital in helping us to make a real difference to the lives of our injured Chris Lambert helping with a collection at Veterans and the Swingtime Sweethearts collecting at London Victoria Station service men and women. Sainsbury’s Exeter

26 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 27 Our Major Donors & Fundraisers Making our work possible

TOP FUNDRAISERS MORE THAN £50,000 Mr Christopher Gate Mr Martin Ash Help For Heroes Mr Cyril Banks Mr Graeme Barlow Canary Wharf Collections £10,001 - £50,000 Mr Colin Gould ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Mr Terry Grimwood Mr David Hart Aspen Insurance Isle of Thorney Lodge Atlas Elektronik UK Limited Mr Theo Jones & Mr Shane Chadwick Big Lottery Fund Mr Peter Lightbown Childwick Trust Mrs Shirley McLean Mrs Shiela Peczenik Lark Insurance Mr Allan Roberts Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Mr Carl Schofi eld Westminster Foundation Mr Mike Smart Mr Graham Smith Mr Simon Taylor & Mr Andrew Bowden £5,001 - £10,000 Rosie Thompson Charles Skey Charitable Trust Ms Pearl Thrumble Doughty Hanson Charitable Trust Mr Matt Tomlinson Elizabeth Frankland Moore & Star Foundation Mr Tony Toms Peacock Charitable Trust Victoria Station Collections Queen’s Club of San Francisco Mr Martin Wilson Royal British Legion Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

£1,000 - £5,000 Associated Property Owners Ltd Aviva Community Fund Mr & Mrs Pete Kenward Burry Charitable Trust Mr Martin King Mrs Beryl Clare Mr Martin Lewis Club Scuderia Michelle Jurd Memorial Trust Mrs Elisabeth Cox Mr Peter Murphy Donald Forrester Trust Nash Charity Graeme Barlow (left) was our Martin Ash and Rosie Thompson Simon Taylor taking a break Mr David Dudding Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps Assoc. top individual fundraiser complete their 95 Mile Challenge during his fundraising bike ride. Mr Stuart Farrington Parachute Regimental Association Ms Zarina Parastaeva Fenwick Limited LEGACIES Dr William Frankland Wing Commander Rosemary Partington Royal Naval Association EM & MR Frisby Charitable Trust We are hugely grateful to the following individuals who remembered us in their wills: Gilbert And Eileen Edgar Foundation Seafarers UK Spears-Stutz Charitable Trust Goldman Sachs International Jean Agnes Cheverton Hawkins Charitable Trust St. Andrews Lodge Swire Charitable Trust Mr Gerald Crossman Hesco Bastion Limited Mr Peter George Hodges Miss Louise Jones Mr John Tifft Westfi eld War Memorial Village Mrs Gwendoline Johnson Joseph And Lena Randall Charitable Trust Mrs Christina Ross Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Mr John Wilson Mr Francis Wynd

28 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 29 Associations, Homes & Hospitals Northern Ireland Chairman’s Report

We provide entertainment, outings, holidays Mais House, Bexhill-on-Sea and televisions/TV Licences for serving and Manormead Nursing Home, Hindhead This year we were delighted to hear that HRH to all those who participate in our fundraising ex-service men and women who are residents Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association or members of hospitals, homes, Personnel Market Garden Association The Princess Royal had graciously agreed to and entertainment activities. Your constant Recovery Units/Centres and associations, Mark Wright Project Centre, Dalkeith extend her patronage of the charity to include support and encouragement is all the more including: Maurice House, Broadstairs The Not Forgotten Association Northern appreciated in a diffi cult fi nancial climate. Merchant Navy Association Aden Veterans Association Mon Abri Veterans House, Plymouth Ireland. This excellent news followed our Major benefactors included the Dean of Aircrew Association Morden College, London registration as a separate charity with the Belfast for the Christmas Sit-out for Charities, Air Gunners Association National Ex-Prisoner of War Association Alabaré Homes for Veterans National Gulf Veterans and Families Association Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. the Malvern Trust, the Leopardstown Park Algerines Association National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association Hospital Trust, Bangor Ex-Services Club, the Association of WRENS New Belvedere House, London Avante Care Homes Normandy Veterans Association Greater Shankhill Community Council, the Battle of Britain Fighter Association North Inch House, Perth Royal Engineers Association, and Major Barry Belvedere House, Banstead Parachute Regiment Association BLESMA Pembroke House, Gillingham and Rosemary Lowly. Blind Veterans UK Phoenix House PRC, Catterick War Memorial Homes Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemen’s Club Further acknowledgements are due to other British Ex-Services Wheelchair Sports Association Princess Marina House, Littlehampton British Korean Veterans Association Queen Alexandra Hospital Home, Worthing military charities, particularly the Disabled Burma Star Association Richard Peck House, Lytham St Annes Ex-Service Association which has supported Carlton Dene Home, London Rothbury House, Morpeth Catterick Garrison Medical Reception Station Royal Air Forces Association us throughout the year, and to the Northern CESSAC House, Gosport Royal British Legion Ireland Veterans Forum in which we maintain Chaseley Trust, Eastbourne Royal Homes, London Escorting Northern Ireland Combat Stress Royal Hospital Chelsea veterans at the Garden Party an active role on the Executive Committee. Combined Ex-Services Association Royal Marines Association Commando Veterans Association Royal Naval Association Highlights of another busy year included a My warmest tribute to everyone in the Consort Association Royal Star & Garter Homes Dashwood Foundation, London Russian Convoy Club Christmas lunch for over 100 veterans and, Association: our Committee members, Dhekelia Court, Portsmouth Scottish Veterans Residences for residents of the Somme Nursing Home, volunteers and supporters; my Vice Chairman Dunkirk Memorial Home, Taunton Service Personnel & Veterans Agency Dunkirk Veterans Sir Gabriel Woods Mariners Home, Greenock a morale-boosting programme of outings, Ben Higgins for his unswerving help, support Erskine Home, Renfrewshire Somerset Legion House, Weston-Super-Mare concerts, pantomimes and attendance at and guidance; our Secretary Anne Kirkwood, Federation of Merchant Mariners Somme Nursing Home, Belfast Fellowship of Services South Atlantic Medal Association 1982 the annual TRBL Festival of Remembrance in Treasurer and Events Coordinator Yvonne FEPOW Remembrance Social Club, London St David’s Home, London Belfast. Ritchie and Terry Bashford for their energy Fleet Air Arm Association St George’s Court, Southsea Flowerdown House, Weston-Super-Mare St Peter’s Court, County Durham and commitment. Deep gratitude also to our Galanos House, Southam St Vincent’s Home, Isle of Wight We were again represented at a number of President His Grace The Duke of Abercorn Glamis Court, Fareham Stoll, London important events and services, including the who gave an inspiring talk at our AGM and Glider Pilot Regimental Association Submariners Association Goldfi sh Club Sussexdown, Storrington Commemoration of the Battle of the Somme David Keith for his goodwill, experience and Greenwich Court, Southsea Trafalgar Court, Southsea on July 1st and Remembrance Sunday at the diligence in auditing our fi nancial records. Guinea Pig Club Trafalgar Quarters, London Gulf Veterans Association V & W Destroyer Association Cenotaph and the Garden of Remembrance Gurkha Residential Home Dharan, Nepal West London Mission in Belfast. Groups of Northern Ireland veterans All of these dedicated people combine to Haig Housing White Ensign Association Halsey House, Cromer Women’s Auxiliary Air Force Association again attended the Association’s Garden Party make the charity the very special and inspiring Haven Services Women’s Royal Army Corps Association at Buckingham Palace and the Christmas Party one it is. Headley Court DMRC, Epsom Worplesdon View, Guildford at St. James’s Palace. Housing 21, Birmingham Hull Veterans Support Centre Many other regimental, service and ex-service Ne Obliviscarris. Ilford Park Polish Home associations also benefi t from our activities. My sincere thanks go to everyone who gives Italy Star Association Kairos Community Trust, London to our charity by donating time or money and Lister House, Ripon

30 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 31 Our History Supporting the injured for 96 years

Our founder, Miss Marta Cunningham CBE, On 12th August 1920 the “Not Forgotten” was born in New Orleans in the United States. Association was formed for the ‘comfort, 1920 Miss Marta Cunningham CBE She received vocal training from some of the cheer and entertainment’ of servicemen injured best singing teachers in Europe before making in WWI, and in its fi rst year some 10,000 men her fi rst appearance as a soprano soloist in were entertained. Thanks to the generosity of the Coronation Concert at the Crystal Palace other charities and the public, as well as the fi rm in 1901. This was followed by performances backing of the Royal Family, hospital visits and in oratorio and tours of England, Ireland and tea concerts were followed by outings, drives America. In 1910 she established regular and gifts such as fruit, chocolate and cigarettes. ‘matinées musicales’ at Claridge’s Hotel in Marta continued her work for the Association London, and during WWI she was active in until her death in 1937. charity work. Although its aims have remained largely the PAST PATRONS same throughout its 96 years, the Association 1921 HRH The Princess Royal has adapted to meet the changing needs of the 1966 HRH The Duchess of Kent serving wounded and veterans with disabilities. WWII brought a huge increase in the number of disabled service men and women and a renewed PAST PRESIDENTS need for the charity’s work. A new generation 1920 The Countess Beatty of the injured and sick were there to be helped, 1920 The Countess Haig Arriving at a Not Forgotten boat trip alongside the ‘Boys of the Old Brigade’ who 1920 The Viscountess Trenchard History relates that, a year after the Armistice, needed care as never before. 1933 The Marchioness of Salisbury Marta heard that there were perhaps a handful of wounded soldiers under treatment at a nearby In the 1960s the number of veterans eligible for 1939 Her Grace The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire GCVO CBE Ministry of Pensions Hospital. She called on the charity’s assistance dwindled. That situation 1954 The Hon Lady Monro DBE the Matron and asked if she had a few lonely changed dramatically with the deployment of our 1957 Field Marshal The Lord Harding of Petherton GCB CBE DSO MC patients who would like to come out for tea. The Armed Forces in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, 1960 Lady Greig Matron looked surprised and replied that she had the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. 1963 The Viscountess Slim a few hundred patients - 600 to be precise. As a result the need for our unique work grows no less. 1969 Air Marshal Sir William Coles KBE CB DSO DFC AFC Marta was deeply moved by what she saw: 1972 Admiral Sir Desmond Dreyer GCB CBE DSC “Listless men who took no notice of my Despite the loss of records in an air raid in 1941, 1980 Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley- Milling KCB CBE DSO DFC & Bar AE coming or of my going. Were these really the we can be reasonably confi dent that about one 1981 Air Commandant Dame Jean Conan Doyle DBE AE enthusiastic young men who went to a nation’s million men and women have benefi tted rescue?” She soon set about mobilising her from the charity’s activities since its formation. 1985 Field Marshal The Lord Bramall KG GCB OBE MC DL JP group of friends to host these men for afternoon Whilst the need for its work remains, the 1991 Brigadier Helen Cattanach CB RRC tea and entertainment. During one of these early Association will continue to ensure that those 1991 Admiral Sir David Williams GCB DL invitations one soldier was heard to say: “We who have served their country and are suffering 2006 Field Marshal The Rt Hon Lord Inge KG GCB DL don’t want no charity Miss, we are forgotten by shall not be forgotten. everybody and we’d better stop so”.

32 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 33 The Not Forgotten Association Our team

Founded in 1920 by Miss Marta Cunningham CBE Chief Executive, Brigadier James Stopford CBE James left the Army in December 2015 after 36 years with the Irish Guards. He is a member Patron of HM Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, Chairman of the Gallipoli Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Association, an enthusiastic but untalented sailor and lover of all outdoor activities. Married to Michelle, a solicitor, they have two grown up children, a doctor (des) and vintner (practising!). Presidents Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst GCB DL Head of Events, Rosie Thompson Commandant Anthea Larken CBE Rosie has been our Head of Events for 18 years and during that time has met many thousands General The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL of veterans, all of whom inspire her. Rosie’s passions are any outdoors activity - except sailing! Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton GCB ADC FRAes She has a real love of animals, especially her beloved Cocker Spaniel, Amber. When not working - which is rare - she is busy raising money in a variety of ways for the NFA. She has completed 24 Vice-Presidents marathons, many half marathons and several long distance challenges, and in 2017 she will fulfi l a Major General Sir Christopher Airy KCVO CBE long-held ambition to take part in the Marathon des Sables. Mr John Brunel Cohen OBE DL The Countess Haig Head of Finance, Pat Henderson Lieutenant Colonel T J Tedder Pat joined the NFA in December 2011. A Chartered Accountant, she has spent much of her Major General The Duke of Westminster KG OBE TD DL career working in banks and the Civil Service, including the Charity Commission which she left in 2008. She then went on to work for various charities until she joined the NFA. Pat loves to travel, Chairman both in the UK and abroad, and at weekends spends much of her time exploring the wilds of Brigadier R J Heywood OBE DL (retired June 2015) Buckinghamshire. Mr David Cowley (appointed June 2015) Assistant to Head of Events and Holidays Manager, Anne McGinley Vice Chairman Anne joined the NFA in 1999. She previously worked for the United Nations in Geneva, New Mr David Cowley (until June 2015) York and Damascus before returning to England as P.A. to the President of a large international record company. Anne helps Rosie to organise the NFA’s busy programme of activities, liaising Honorary Appointments with veterans’ organisations and our benefi ciaries as well as representing the charity at events. Treasurer: Major D A C Smyth MBE TD She has a daughter and two stepchildren and enjoys walking, concerts and visiting museums and Chaplain: Reverend (Col Rtd) Peter Hewlett-Smith OBE exhibitions. Medical Offi cer: Dr Kate Goble MBBS MRCGP DipOccMed Entertainments Offi cer: Mr. Dougie Squires P.A. to the Chief Executive, Ann Milcoy Ann has been in this post since 2001. After working for Marks and Spencer, Shell, Price General Committee Waterhouse and United City Merchants, she left to bring up her two children; Peter (now a Bank Captain B J Adams RN (retired October 2015) Manager) and Eleanor (in theatre marketing) before returning to work and joining the NFA. Her Mr Jeremy Archer other interests are mainly her three grandchildren, but she also loves walking, dancing, learning Colonel Sir Geoffrey Errington Bt OBE (died October 2015) Italian and holidaying in Italy. She especially enjoys meeting the NFA’s benefi ciaries and organising Dr Kate Goble (appointed October 2015) the collections at London railway stations. Group Captain Jacqueline Gross RRC (appointed February 2016) Mr Glenn Hurstfi eld (appointed October 2015) Communications Manager, Phil Jenkins The Lord Newall DL Phil joined the NFA in 2011 and has worked in most areas of the charity. After spending some 25 Mrs B H Newton (died March 2016) years in commercial roles in the travel industry - including co-founding a tour operating business - Mr Mark Nicholls he became a freelance marketing consultant before joining the NFA. His responsibilities include our Colonel James Partridge TD DL (appointed October 2015) website, social media, the Annual Review, advertising, PR and looking after our fundraisers. Likes Commodore S J Scorer RN FNI FCMI (appointed February 2016) include most styles of music and sport, especially his hometown football club Hereford FC. Dislikes Commodore P J Tribe RN include poor punctuation!

Executive Staff Database & Finance Offi cer, Kester Muller Chief Executive: Colonel P Storie-Pugh OBE TD DL (retired March 2016) Kester joined the NFA in 2014 to co-ordinate an IT project and run the Television Department. Brigadier James Stopford CBE (appointed April 2016) After studying at University College, London, he worked in a variety of jobs, including healthcare Head of Events: Ms R J Thompson publishing and drug treatment policy. He lives in north east London with his partner and cycles to Head of Finance: Mrs P Henderson our offi ce in Victoria, but is soon to take to the canals in a houseboat!

34 From Comradeship To Challenge The Not Forgotten Association 2015-16 35 Supporting Us

Every fi nancial contribution is important and helps us to make a difference to the lives of injured service men and women.

To make an online donation please visit www.btplc.com/mydonate and search for ‘Not Forgotten Association’. Or you can send a cheque made payable to ‘The Not Forgotten Association’ to the address below.

If you are thinking of setting up your own fundraising event or leaving a gift to us in your will, please email: [email protected] for further information.

Or why not join our team of volunteers and help to raise valuable income to help us with our work? Please email: [email protected] for more details.

The Not Forgotten Association 2 Grosvenor Gardens London SW1W 0DH

Tel: 020 7730 2400 Fax: 020 7730 0020

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.nfassociation.org

Registered Charity Number 1150541 Company Number 8302965