Remembering SS Aguila: 85 Years On
Eighty-five years after the loss of SS Aguila, we remember the courage, service and sacrifice of the Royal Navy personnel, Wrens and merchant seafarers who […]
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Protected: Annual Presentation 2026 Gallery
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HRH The Princess Royal celebrates the enduring legacy of the Wrens at annual presentation
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined former Wrens, serving personnel and guests at HMS Eaglet in Liverpool for the Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent […]
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Preserving the stories of Britain’s remarkable wartime women
The Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust is proud to highlight the Women of the War project by In Their Glorious Company—an inspiring initiative dedicated […]
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WRNS BT Ambassador Ann Miller-McCaffrey Reflects on Service, Resilience and Community
Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Royal Naval Association Ambassador Ann Miller-McCaffrey has shared her remarkable story of service, resilience and belonging in a new episode […]
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WRNS Benevolent Trust Celebrates 302 Years of Service from Three Second World War Veterans
The Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust (WRNS BT) recently joined residents, families, veterans and the local community in Beccles to celebrate an extraordinary milestone […]
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2026 Annual Presentation
The Annual Presentation will be held on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 at HMS Eaglet, 80 Sefton St, Liverpool L3 4DZ Guest Speakers will be the […]
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Spotlight on support: Education & Training Assistance
Did you know WRNS BT provides dedicated support for the education and professional development of former Wrens? Assistance typically covers the cost of: Training and […]
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Did you know WRNS BT offers a wide range of grants to former Wrens?
Our support can include: Weekly financial support Help with care costs Household essentials and repairs Medical aids like stairlifts Rent deposits or travel costs Every […]
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2024 Impact Report
To read our 2024 Impact report follow this link. This report brings to life the tangible difference your support makes. Every figure represents a human […]
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Lady of the South
In June 2024, Commodore Catherine Jordan attended the unveiling of the Lady of the South statue, a moving tribute to the women who played a […]
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Royal Navy Honours Sarah Ayton and Roger Collings for Outstanding Service to WRNS BT
London, UK — In a special ceremony held at Admiralty House on Monday 14 July, Sarah Ayton and Roger Collings were formally presented with Royal Navy 2* Commendations for their exceptional service […]
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Magazine Pilot Project
In 2025, the WRNS BT Grants Committee launched a one-year pilot project providing all RCP recipients with a complimentary subscription to The Wren magazine. This […]
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Visit to Admiral Jellicoe House
In November 2024 the Trustees of the WRNS Benevolent Trust had the pleasure of visiting Admiral Jellicoe House in Portsmouth. During their visit, they met […]
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2024 Annual Presentation
The WRNS BT 1st Annual Presentation was held on 9th May 2024 at the Princess Royal Gallery, The National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMNB Portsmouth. […]
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HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS ROYAL CELEBRATES ROYAL NAVY CHARITIES
HRH The Princess Royal recently spent a day with four of the key charities supporting the serving and ex-serving personnel from the Royal Navy, WRNS, […]
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Catherine Jordan hands over the Vice Chair brooch to Kath Hutton
Last week, Catherine Jordan handed over the Vice Chair brooch to Kath Hutton who has taken up the Vice Chair position. While Catherine Jordan […]
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2024 Annual Presentation
The WRNS BT 1st Annual Presentation will be held on 9th May 2024 at the Princess Royal Gallery, The National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMNB […]
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Two naval charities plan to join forces in a major step to preserve support for women who served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS)
The Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust (WRNS BT) will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary charity of The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity […]
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2022 financial year in review
The 2022 financial year saw good results for the Trust excluding the unrealised loss on investments. The accounts show net expenditure of £474k after investment […]
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2021 financial year in review
The 2021 financial year saw good results for the Trust. The accounts show net income of £331k after investment gain (2020 – net income of […]
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