Lest We Forget Association (LWFA)
Contact Details
Email: info@lwfa.org.uk (Coastal Breaks enquiries)
Charity Number: 1162122
What this organisation does
The Lest We Forget Association (LWFA) is a UK charity that exists to honour and support current and former members of the UK Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy, as well as their families. The charity's mission is to explore all available avenues of support for those who have served and their loved ones.
Founded in 1922, the organisation has evolved from providing social support and welfare activities for injured service personnel into a modern charity that funds and develops projects supporting veterans, serving personnel and families across a range of welfare needs.
For seafarers and families, LWFA may be particularly relevant because it explicitly includes current and former members of the Merchant Navy within its charitable objectives.
Who can use the service
The charity supports:
- Current members of the UK Armed Forces.
- Former members of the UK Armed Forces (veterans).
- Current and former members of the Merchant Navy.
- Family members of eligible serving personnel, veterans and Merchant Navy personnel.
- Disabled serving or former personnel who may require welfare support.
Eligibility requirements for individual grants, funded programmes or respite breaks may vary and should be confirmed directly with the charity.
Support Available
LWFA delivers support through direct projects and by funding veteran-focused organisations and initiatives. Examples include:
Welfare and Grant Support
The charity provides funding to organisations delivering support in areas such as:
- Mental health and PTSD support.
- Family wellbeing and relationship support.
- Support for bereaved military children and young people.
- Rehabilitation and recovery activities.
- Community connection and social inclusion projects.
- Care and support for veterans living with disability or dementia.
Coastal Breaks Programme
LWFA operates The RV Guesthouses in Falmouth, Cornwall, providing respite accommodation for veterans, serving personnel and their families.
The programme is designed around three aims:
- Respite – time away to rest and recharge.
- Recovery – support to recover from life challenges and stresses.
- Resilience – helping people regain confidence and strength for future challenges.
Accommodation is offered free of charge on a self-catering basis, although voluntary donations are welcomed where possible.
Available accommodation includes:
- Double ensuite rooms.
- An accessible accommodation unit.
- Family accommodation units.
Features and Benefits
LWFA may help eligible seafarers, veterans and family members by:
- Providing access to wellbeing and welfare opportunities.
- Supporting recovery from physical, emotional or service-related challenges through funded organisations.
- Offering respite opportunities in a coastal environment.
- Signposting individuals to specialist charities and support services.
- Supporting family wellbeing and maintaining connections during or after service life.
- Providing support that recognises the contribution of both Armed Forces and Merchant Navy personnel.
How to Get Help
- Visit the LWFA website to learn about current support opportunities and funded projects.
- Use the online contact form on the charity's contact page.
- For Coastal Break enquiries, contact the charity via info@lwfa.org.uk.
- If required, write to the charity at its Falmouth postal address.
- Discuss your circumstances with the charity to confirm eligibility and available support options.
Things to Check Before Contacting Them
Before making contact, it may be helpful to:
- Confirm whether you are a serving member, veteran, Merchant Navy seafarer or eligible family member.
- Check whether you are enquiring about a funded partner project or a direct LWFA service.
- Have information available about your support needs and circumstances.
- Confirm availability and eligibility requirements for Coastal Break accommodation before making travel plans.
Useful Links
- Main website: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/
- About / Origins: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/
- Service & Support: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/
- Coastal Breaks: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/general-1
- Contact page: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/get-in-touch
- lestweforgetassociation+1
Things to Check Before Contacting Them
Before making contact, it may be helpful to:
- Confirm whether you are a serving member, veteran, Merchant Navy seafarer or eligible family member.lestweforgetassociation+1
- Check whether you are enquiring about a funded partner project or a direct LWFA service.lestweforgetassociation+1
- Have information available about your support needs and circumstances.lestweforgetassociation+1
- Confirm availability and eligibility requirements for Coastal Break accommodation before making travel plans.lestweforgetassociation
Useful Links
- Main website: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/lestweforgetassociation
- About / Origins: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/originslestweforgetassociation
- Service & Support: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/service-supportlestweforgetassociation
- Coastal Breaks: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/general-1lestweforgetassociation
- Contact page: https://www.lestweforgetassociation.org.uk/get-in-touchlestweforgetassociation