Foreword I
have witnessed how King’s Camps have impacted the lives of our service children
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ince 1991 we have worked to positively influence the lives of children and young
this summer and I have heard many favourable
people throughout the UK and in developing
comments from military personnel about the
countries. Working with military families over
partnership that’s developing between the
the past 2 years has been a real privilege and
welfare services and the King’s Foundation.
everyone associated with our organisation is proud to be contributing to the welfare of
Due to the demands of service life,
service families.
particularly during times of conflict, service families experience unique challenges that
I trust that everyone who reads this report
can be unsettling for them and the wider
will understand something of the spirit of
community. By providing a service that
our work and the benefits of the service we
promotes integration, family support and
provide.
positive experiences for children and young people, this partnership is helping to alleviate
David Taylor,
some of these issues to the benefit of all
Chairman of The King’s Foundation
concerned. I am happy to support the continued development of King’s Camps within the military and I look forward to seeing increasing number of families benefiting from this service. Major General Tim Cross, cbe
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