The War Widows' Association

The Future

I hope that by now, you have all received my first letter as your new Chairman. My first month has been a busy one, since I have been settling into the post. We are actively seeking new Trustees to join us, so if you think you have the time and the necessary energy then please do come forward and have a chat about it.

We are this summer, running a 2 day training event for Trustees and Committee Assistants to enhance their IT skills. We all realise that the world has changed after COVID and many (myself included) would benefit from some extra tuition. So don’t be put off from applying because a lack of IT skills, we will help you.

I am very keen to hear from you, if you have a view of what the Committee of Trustees can do for you. You can email me on chairman@warwidows.org.uk (click on the logo above to get directly to a blank email) or phone on the Information phone number 08452412189. It is not always possible for me to answer straight away but you leave me a message I will always get back to you as soon as I can.

Please return regularly to our website for all the latest information.

Thoughts on the Funeral

On Saturday (17th April 2021), I watched the funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. I imagine that many of you, like myself, were transported back in time to another more personal military funeral.

It was such a dignified, yet simple event which captured the essence of The Duke and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. The sight of the Queen sitting on her own, epitomised the sense of loneliness that we all felt when widowed. How devastating not to be able to share a hug her children and grandchildren.

On a brighter note, restrictions are beginning to be lifted, so some of you will already have had your second dose of the vaccine and the sun is now shining.

Long may it continue.

Campaign 300 Latest Updates

Click on the logo above to find out more information in the Members Area of our website.

Campaign 300 remains our Number One Priority.

Widow(er)s are entitled to compensation, known as a War Widows’ Pension, following the loss of their spouse/recognised partner if they died in action or the death was attributed to or hastened by their service. If they remarried or cohabited between prior to 2015 the widow(er) had to surrender this compensation if they were to remarry or cohabit. Since 2015 a legislative change meant that widow(er)s retain their compensation irrespective of their marital status.

The Trustees are working hard on behalf of the members affected to correct this “gross injustice".