GRANTS

The C Group has so far disbursed over £63,000, the vast majority of which has been given in support of the recovery and rehabilitation of Royal Marines who are recovering from the life changing injuries they have suffered whilst on operational duty.

Grants have varied from a few hundred to to several thousand and have supported initiatives such as:-

The purchase of specialist gym and physiotherapy equipment to assist those in the reahbilitation troops who are on long-term recovery programmes. This includes equipment such as recumbent cycles, hydrotherapy facilities and equipment specially adapted for use by amputees and those with limited limb movement or extensive soft tissue injuries.

Support for Khumbu Challenge, which provides injured war veterans with the opportunity to take part in an exceptional high altitude trekking experience to enhance their rehabilitation through the challenging medium of Adventure Training,- www.kc10.org. In 2009 The C Group gave £16,000 to fund research and development into prosthetic equipment for use in extreme environments which will benefit the project on an on-going basis. This year as Khumbu Challenge returns to the Himalayas, The C Group has provided funds to support travel and accommodation costs for this exceptional opportunity for those on the recovery Pathway to CHALLENGE, FOCUS and BELONG.

Recuperative breaks in South West Scotland for those recovering from physical and mental injuries and those returning from repeated combat tours. Combining adventure training such as kayaking, cycling and canyoning with therapeutic activities such as fishing in a relaxed private residence, the recuperative powers of good food and community support have proved to be exceptional

Funding for specialist training courses for individual Royal Marines who are leaving the Corps as a result of their injuries and embarking on new civilian careers.