Lord Kitchener
Memorial Holiday Centre

Lowestoft

Registered Charity No. 230090  -  Holidays for ex-members of the armed and merchant services

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The Holiday Centre is a registered Charity and is open from April until late October each year.

Originally a convalescent home for ex-servicemen, the deed of the charity has since been varied to provide holiday accommodation for ex-servicemen and women and their respective spouses. The day-to-day running of the Centre is by a manager, appointed by the Trustees, under the supervision of a Management Committee.

Half board (room, breakfast and an evening meal) is provided in the mid-nineteenth century building which overlooks gardens and the sea. There are ten guest bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and furnished to a comfortable standard, befitting those who have served their country. There is a lift and three public lounges and meals are served in the air-conditioned dining room.

The aim of the management is to keep the total cost for each visitor at or below the minimum income support level. This is only achieved by sponsorship from several major service charities who regularly contribute towards the cost each year:

Army Benevolent Fund
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
King George's Fund for Sailors (also known as 'Seafarers')

Their funds, however, have suffered from the prevailing low returns from their investments and the Holiday Centre has no reserve of funds of its own and to continue to provide the service is always looking for both practical and financial help. If you could help in some way, please see 'Support'.