This #CharityTuesday, we’re highlighting @nfassociation, which works to tackle isolation and loneliness amongst vulnerable members of the Armed Forces community, of all ages.

The charity celebrates its centenary this year.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍰" title="Shortcake" aria-label="Emoji: Shortcake"> In 1921, The Queen’s grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, held the first Garden Party for The Not Forgotten, to recognise wounded service personnel who had risked their lives fighting for their country.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌷" title="Tulip" aria-label="Emoji: Tulip">The tradition still continues today, and the annual Garden Party for The Not Forgotten is hosted at Buckingham Palace by Members of the Royal Family, including The Queen, and The Princess Royal, who is Patron.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📷" title="Camera" aria-label="Emoji: Camera"> HM and HRH at The Not Forgotten Garden Parties in 2003 and 2008.

Every year, The Not Forgotten organises a host of activities, including:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚔️" title="Crossed swords" aria-label="Emoji: Crossed swords"> A battlefield tour
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🛶" title="Canoe" aria-label="Emoji: Canoe"> Adventure and respite holidays for veterans and their families
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏈" title="American football" aria-label="Emoji: American football"> Day trips, including rugby matches
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥁" title="Drum" aria-label="Emoji: Drum"> 100 military concerts across the country

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☎️" title="Telephone" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone"> While many of their events can no longer take place, the charity is still making sure that no one is forgotten. Their dedicated team are in regularly in touch with the older generation of veterans, offering a friendly voice at the end of the phone.

The Not Forgotten is also hosting virtual concerts that the community can enjoy at home, to lift the spirits of those who are most isolated.

Find out more here: https://thenotforgotten.org/the-not-forgotten-in-lockdown/">https://thenotforgotten.org/the-not-f...