About RSR

RSR (Royal Sailors' Rests), often known as Aggies, is a Christian charity that provides 'people, places and projects' in support of the Royal Naval Service. The work has continued for the last 130 years.

People: RSR works closely with the NPFS (Naval Personal Family Service) and the Royal Naval Chaplaincy with on base CSWs (Chaplaincy Support Workers) at Royal Naval and Royal Marines establishments.

Places: RSR provides Christian, alcohol free family leisure centres for serving personnel and their families situated close to the Royal Naval Port areas at Helensburgh and Rowner.

Projects: NVQ Courses; Freephone self help debt support through the RSR / Credit Action partnership & Cybercafe Support workers providing access to internet services at naval service establishments.

The RSR news magazine, "Ashore & Afloat" is published three times a year and is available from the main office at
RSR, Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RN

or by emailing: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .uk

Dame Agnes Weston's Royal Sailors's Rests Registered Charity 238748
RSR - affectionately known by the Royal Naval Service for 130 years as 'Aggies'

RSR is a Christian charity dedicated to supporting Naval Service personnel and their families. Motivated by the love of God, and in close co-operation with the Naval authorities, RSR achieves this calling by:

Seeking to befriend and support Naval Personnel and their families;
Providing facilities for education and recreation;
Addressing other specific areas of need identified with Service life

Working 'for the glory of God and the good of the Service' since 1876.

Last Updated (Monday, 03 August 2009 10:13)