Preserving legacy for future generations
Their story must never be forgotten
Preserving the legacy of Normandy veterans and inspiring younger generations to understand the sacrifice, courage, and significance of D-Day.
About the Trust
Preserving legacy, supporting veterans, and educating future generations.
The Spirit of Normandy Trust was founded in 1994 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Normandy campaign. Today, the Trust continues to honour those who served through veteran welfare, public education, and the protection of important memorials connected to D-Day and the Battle for Normandy.
Welfare
Supporting remaining veterans and their dependants, in liaison with SSAFA, and helping ensure they receive the care and dignity they deserve in later life.
Education
Teaching children and the wider public about the events leading up to the Normandy Landings, the significance of the Second World War, and why remembrance still matters today.
Ongoing Responsibility
Since the disbanding of the NVA, the Trust has also taken on the maintenance of the Normandy Campaign Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, the Montgomery Statue at Colleville-Montgomery in Normandy, and the Spirit of Normandy plot at the Field of Remembrance in Westminster Abbey.
Why Our Mission Matters
The story of D-Day is not just history. It is the foundation of the freedom we live with today.
The scale of the Normandy Landings and the Battle for Normandy remains extraordinary. It was one of the largest airborne and seaborne operations in history, requiring immense courage, planning, secrecy, and sacrifice.
Under British command alone, 22,442 people never returned home. Behind every statistic were ordinary men and women asked to undertake an extraordinary task in the name of freedom.
The Spirit of Normandy Trust exists to ensure that those individuals, and their families, are not forgotten — and that younger generations continue to understand the cost of peace, service, and remembrance.
“We strive to ensure that every individual involved in D-Day and the Battle for Normandy, and their dependants, receive the support they need in their advancing years and that their service, which had such a significant impact on world history, is never forgotten.”
Richard Palusinski — Chairman, The Spirit of Normandy Trust
Support Our Work
Help us preserve the legacy of the Normandy generation.
For more than 30 years, the Spirit of Normandy Trust has supported veterans, funded educational initiatives, and preserved important memorials connected to D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
Donations from individuals, families, organisations and supporters allow us to continue this work and ensure future generations understand the sacrifice made by those who served.
Ways You Can Help
Donate Online
Support the Trust through JustGiving and help fund our ongoing work.
Fundraising Events
Take part in fundraising activities throughout the year or organise your own event with guidance from the Trust.
Give As You Live
Raise money while shopping at participating retailers including Tesco, Asda, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.
Leave a Legacy
Personal bequests and charitable gifts have helped fund major projects and educational initiatives for future generations.
Benevolence
Practical help for veterans and dependants in need.
One of the Trust’s core objectives is to provide financial assistance for veterans of the three Services and their dependants, particularly those connected to the Normandy campaign.
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Welfare Support
The Trust considers requests for assistance to improve the quality of life of veterans and their dependants.
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Life-Improving Equipment
Support may include stair lifts, mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, walk-in showers and other practical equipment.
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Working With SSAFA
Requests are assessed through SSAFA, whose trained field workers provide the Trust with essential welfare assessments.
Helping fund a better quality of life for those injured in the fight for freedom and peace is a fundamental expression of gratitude.
Need Assistance?
Requests for support are handled through SSAFA.
SSAFA's welfare teams assess individual cases and work with charities such as the Spirit of Normandy Trust to provide appropriate support.