The Royal Marines Charity has a new CEO.

Ben Curry MBE, who served with the Royal Marines for more than two decades, was appointed to the role in July.

He met with Exmouth's MP Simon Jupp, and veterans' minister Johnny Mercer, at a special reception celebrating the work of veterans at 10 Downing Street earlier this month.

Ben Curry MBE said: "It was fantastic to hear such encouraging words from the minister, especially with regards to the government's support for the veteran community; in particular, that accommodation is available for homeless veterans so that no one needs to be living on the streets.

"The charity endorses this wholeheartedly. Although I am relatively new into post, I've quickly come to appreciate the great work that is being done for veterans across the board from grassroots right up to the highest levels of government.

"I'm immensely proud to be at the helm of the charity and to be able to play a part in it offering lifelong support to the entire corps family."

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, added: "The charity continues to do amazing work and, along with this government's steadfast commitment to veteran welfare, will continue to change lives for the better."

Based at the Lympstone Commando Training Centre, The Royal Marines Charity supports veterans and their families across the country.