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#HowFar has been adopted to encourage the Corps family to run, cycle, swim as far as they can in the month of June to raise awareness and funds for the Royal Signals Charity. I plan to run in excess of 150 miles this month and complete an ultra-marathon as part of the Cotswold Way Challenge on Saturday 26th June 21.

A bit about my charity...

ROYAL SIGNALS CHARITY

The charity for serving and retired Royal Signals soldiers and their dependent family. Adding value to Corps life, providing Swift and Sure support for those in need.

Helping close to 600 soldiers every year

More than a third of benevolence recipients are aged 65 or older. One case in ten is for a serving soldier. As a grant making charity the Royal Signals Charity does not do casework but does work closely with charities who do. Once a need has been established the caseworker will approach the Royal Signals Charity (and potentially other charities too) for a grant to provide funds for those Royal Signals Soldiers / dependants who are in situations of hardship, distress or need.

The Royal Signals Charity deals with approximately two new cases every working day. 

When a signaller in need contacts us for help, we will signpost them either to their unit or to one of our partner charities – The RBL, ABF, SSAFA or Officers’ Association. These are the charities who look after our casework. Where funds are required the caseworker will approach the Royal Signals Charity on behalf of the signaller/ their dependant with whom they are working.

The Royal Signals Charity is able to respond rapidly to requests (via caseworkers) to relieve hardship or distress.

If there is a death in service, or an urgent request, we aim to make a payment to units or to caseworkers within 24-48 hours.

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