National Association of Wrens

The Association of Wrens was formed in 1920 by a group of ex-wrens to maintain the friendships formed in the WRNS and to keep the spirit of the Service alive. Today there are around 10,000 members and there is no distinction between Officer, Senior or Junior Ratings.

Membership is open to past and present members of the WRNS, WRNR, QARNNS and RN(W). Members receive a magazine called "The Wren" three times a year.

The Association is a registered charity and is entirely self financing, relying on subscriptions, donations and sales of fund raising items to help towards running costs.

The headquarters is based at:

8 Hatherley Street
London
SW1P 2YY

Tel: 020 7932 0111
Email: wrensassoc@aol.com

Annual membership: £8.00 due every April
Life membership: £80.00
There are branches all around the country as well as in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and South Africa. Further details can be obtained by contacting Headquarters.
The Association now has its own website - www.wrens.org.uk

The AGM will be held on 25 October at The Victory Club.




The WRNS Benevolent Trust

This a completely separate organisation to the Association. The Trust is supported by contributions and exists solely for the benefit of serving members of the RN who transferred from the WRNS on 1st Nov 1993 and former members of the WRNS who served since Sept 1939.

If you or your dependants are in need or distress, or if you are aware of any ex-Wren who would benefit from the help of the Trust contact The General Secretary tel: 023 9265 5301, fax: 023 92 679040, email: admin@wrnsbt.org.uk, website: www.wrnsbt.ukonline.co.uk