Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, the need for their work grows no less. Purpose In 1926, the Association officially defined its task as being ‘to provide comfort, cheer and entertainment for the wounded ex-servicemen still in hospital as a result of the Great War'. Since then, they have broadened their scope, and now support any veteran or serving member of The Armed Forces, who is wounded, injured, or sick. They have also focused their intentions on preventing loneliness and isolation; a problem which is particularly common among veterans. Patronage Cunningham persuaded Princess Mary to become the charity's first patron; a position she held until her death in 1965. HRH The Duchess of Kent took over as Patron in 1965, until she stepped down from her role 35 years later, in 2000. She was succeeded by HRH The Princess Royal, who is The Not Forgotten's Patron today. The Not Forgotten continues to be supported by The Royal Family, who allow them to hold a gathering in Buckingham Palace, and St James's Palace each year for thousands of veterans. Today The Not Forgotten uses the motto 'From Comradeship to Challenge' to describe its services, which vary considerably in nature. They support veterans of all ages, and for that reason, they have expanded their programme of activities over the years to cater to all abilities and tastes. The Not Forgotten continues to host many of the events that contributed to their growth, such as their Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, concerts at care homes, lunches and parties. However, they have also added respite breaks and challenge holidays to their services, so that younger and more ambitious veterans can boost their confidence and wellbeing through activities like skiing, and hiking. For some veterans, who are bed-bound or isolated at home, their services can also include the delivery of televisions, TV licenses, online concerts, gifts, and phone calls. They continue to support an average of 10,000 beneficiaries each year, and estimate that they have supported one million beneficiaries since their inception. References External links Organizations established in 1919 British veterans' organisations Charities based in London Organisations based in London with royal patronage 1919 establishments in the United Kingdom