War Widows’ Association of Great Britain
War Widows’ Association (WWA) Objectives
The WWA is essentially a pressure group and exists to improve the conditions of War Widows and their dependants in Great Britain. Its work encompasses not only those who have suffered bereavement from the last World War and as a result of more recent conflicts such as Korea, the Falklands and the Gulf but also those who have suffered the loss of their husband in peacetime, when his death was attributable to his service life.
WWA Members
If you receive, or have received a War Widows' Pension you may become a full member. Gentlemen in receipt of a War Widowers’ Pension are welcome to join as full members.
If you are a child or close relative of a War Widow/Widower and wish to support the aims and objectives of the Association you may become an associate member. The Association welcomes applications from ladies who whilst widows of service personnel may not receive a War Widows' Pension.
Membership
Membership of the Association costs £10.00p for life membership and so the Association relies upon the financial support of the ex-Service community and organisations to carry out its work.
WWA Achievements
Since the early success the Association has had many other notable achievements:
- Removal of income tax liability from the War Widows Pension.
- Extra Age Allowance for War Widows.
- An improved pension for pre-1973 War Widows.
- The disregard of this addition to the pension for benefit purposes.
- The reinstatement of pensions to War Widows on cessation of second or subsequent marriage.
- The renewal of opportunity for War Widows to visit the grave of their husband at 1/8th cost through sponsored pilgrimages.
- The retention of the attributable MoD Occupational pension on remarriage.
Two major events are held each year:
The Annual General Meeting of the Association is held in April. The venue changes each year to allow as many members as possible to attend. Details of the forthcoming venue can be obtained by calling the national telephone number or by email.
Address:
48 Pall Mall
London SW1Y 3JY
Tel: 0870 2411305
E-mail: (Please make sure you give your full name/ address/ telephone details.)
Website: http://www.warwidowsassociation.org.uk/
Website: http://www.veterans-uk.com/pensions/eligble_wid.html
Additional Information: Widows/Widowers Discount Railcard
Additional Information: Remembrance Travel - Royal British Legion
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