About Rcet - scotland's armed forces children's charity
RCET - Scotland's Armed Forces Children's Charity: Supporting the Future of Our Nation
RCET is a Scottish charity that has been supporting children and young people from serving, reservist, and veteran families across Scotland for over 200 years. The organization was founded in 1815 as the "Sailors' Orphans Society" to support the children of sailors who died at sea. Since then, RCET has expanded its services to include all children and young people whose parents or guardians have served in the armed forces.
The mission of RCET is to provide practical and emotional support to these children and young people, helping them overcome the unique challenges they face due to their family's military service. The charity recognizes that growing up in an armed forces family can be tough, with frequent moves, long periods of separation from loved ones during deployments or training exercises, and sometimes dealing with bereavement or injury suffered by a parent.
RCET offers a range of services designed to help these young people thrive despite these challenges. These include:
- Education Support: RCET provides grants for educational expenses such as school uniforms, textbooks, laptops or tablets for remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Youth Work: RCET runs youth groups across Scotland where young people can meet others who understand what it's like growing up in an armed forces family.
- Family Support: RCET offers one-to-one support for families facing difficulties such as financial hardship or mental health issues.
- Respite Breaks: RCET provides respite breaks for families who need some time away from their usual routine.
All of these services are provided free-of-charge thanks to generous donations from individuals and organizations who share our commitment to supporting Scotland's armed forces community.
One thing that sets RCET apart from other charities is our focus on early intervention. We believe that by providing support when it is needed most – before problems escalate – we can help prevent more serious issues from arising later on. This approach has been proven to be effective, with many young people who have received support from RCET going on to achieve great things in their lives.
RCET is also committed to working in partnership with other organizations that share our values and goals. We believe that by working together, we can achieve more for the young people we serve.
In conclusion, RCET is a vital resource for children and young people from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland. Our services are designed to help these young people overcome the unique challenges they face due to their family's military service, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential. We are proud of our long history of supporting Scotland's armed forces community and look forward to continuing this important work for many years to come.