Member Directory

Homeless Veterans Project

Scottish Charity Number: SC049441

To assist practically and financially any former member of the UK Armed
Forces who is Homeless, at risk of being Homeless or in unsafe/ unsuitable accommodation.
To facilitate the transition into secure, permanent accommodation and to put
measures in place / ensure appropriate referrals to ensure this is sustainable
To liaise with the local authorities in terms of veterans’ housing applications to
ensure the veteran is not disadvantaged due to their service or service related
issues.

Contact Information

http://www.homelessveteransproject.org/
homelessveteransproject1945@gmail.com
132 Rankin Court
Greenock
PA16 9AZ
07498378563/4

Support Offered

Assistance with any issues preventing the veteran from transitioning into secure, permanent accommodation (clothing for interviews, signposting for legal/ debt assistance, digital access assistance, transport )
Assist with deposits and 1st month’s rent for Private rentals
Liaison with local authorities and other official organisations where a veteran
is vulnerable and unable to do so.
Ensure that the veteran is referred to the correct organisations in terms of
physical and mental health requirements, benefits / financial support, training
and employment.
Referral to other organisations for Furniture, Carpeting and household goods
and assistance with these in emergency situations
Assistance with removal of furniture and household goods
Assistance with issues that prevent the veteran from sustaining secure
accommodation and family life – emergency hardship payments.

Hong Kong LEP Trust

Charity Number: 1083846

The relief of former members of the Royal Navy (Hong Kong Division) and the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and their dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress and the advancement of the education and vocational training of such former members and their dependants in such ways as the Trustees from time to time think fit.

Contact Information

regtsec@rhgtheric.org.uk
c/o RHQ The RLC Dettingen House
Princess Royal Barracks
Deepcut,Camberley
Gu16 6RW
01252 833593

Support Offered

Housing Options Scotland

Charity Number: SC027335
Scottish Charity Number: SC027335

To help clients to find “the right house, in the right place”.

We never turn anyone away and never close a case until the client asks us to.

Contact Information

http://www.housingoptionsscotland.org.uk
militarymatters@housingoptionsscotland.org.uk
The Melting Pot
5 Rose Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2PR
0131 247 1400

Support Offered

We provide a bespoke housing information and advice service to veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families.

This service is free and confidential and available to those currently living in, or wishing to locate to Scotland.

Each client receives a detailed housing approach report and follow on help from a named caseworker.

Improving Lives Plymouth

Charity Number: 1066776
Company Number: 2610208

We will work with you, to ensure you get the information, advice and support you need, at times in your life when you need us.

Contact Information

https://www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk/veterans-and-family-hub
ilp@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk
Ernest English House
Buckwell Street
Plymouth
PL1 2DA

Support Offered

Improving Lives Plymouth has co-designed with veterans, their families and carers, and partners, a Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub at Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DA. The hub is run by veterans and their families for veterans and their families.
The hub provides social activity, peer support and mentoring, casework, support for older carers, and works with a range of organisations in the city to shape better pathways to employment, mental wellbeing, welfare, housing advice and financial information.
Volunteers from the veteran community and their families, and others, are recruited and trained to give them the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence, to provide group and one to one support, and awareness training.

LABRATS CIC

Friendly Society Register No: 12874772

LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program. We are one big family, connected with one common bond. Through our Associate membership and Annual reunion, we offer comradeship to our Atomic Family.

The Atomic family, includes Veterans, descendants, indigenous people and organisations that represent all aspects of the Atomic tests. Thousands of people have been affected by the tests, and there are many organisations across the world representing these people. We are not affiliated with any UK political party and are not a political campaigning group.

Contact Information

http://www.labrats.international/
info@labrats.international
Lletty-Dau Filwr, Llanddarog Road
Carmarthen
SA32 8BG
02032863988

Support Offered

We provide an Annual Reunion in September each year for over 120 veterans and their families. We have a telephone support line for any Nuclear family member for help with the NTV medal application, obtaining service records, obtaining medical records and signposting for the ongoing nuked blood legal claim.
We also offer Associate membership with 4 editions of our magazine ‘ATOM’ offered to members. We advocate with Parliament, the Office for Veterans Affairs for full recognition by the UK Government. We also work with ICAN and speak at the United Nations on the Victim Assistance part of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Our Labrats Academy has a full educational program for anyone to learn about the tests worldwide. We have 50 places for the Remembrance Day parade in London.

Legion Scotland (Royal British)

Scottish Charity Number: SC003323

Helps ex-services men and women of all ages across Scotland to adapt to civilian life by providing community, friendship and practical advice, whether they left military service yesterday or 50 plus years ago.

Contact Information

http://www.legionscotland.org.uk
info@legionscotland.org.uk
New Haig House
Logie Green Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4HR

Support Offered

We support ex-service men and women in nearly 170 local communities across Scotland ranging from advice and support for newly returned veterans to companionship through a range of social, sporting and music based opportunities.

We provide wellbeing advice and a specialist disablement pensions service along with a range of grants to help the ex-service community and their dependants.

LINKS/Combined Forces (LYNX)

Charity Number: 1139855
Company Number: 7363827

Links Combined Forces is a Mental Health project covering Carmarthenshire. The charity supports serving Armed Forces personnel, Veterans, and their families. The charity aims to support those who have experienced or are living with mental ill health to enable them to build self-confidence, self esteem learn new skills, improve health and overall well-being.

Contact Information

http://www.links.uk.net
combined.forces@links.uk.net
Unit 4
The Palms, 96
Queen Victoria Road,Llanelli
SA15 2TH

Support Offered

Links Combined Forces has worked with Veterans for over 8 years and have developed the project in line with need. The project currently offers welfare support, signposting, personal development, telephone buddy scheme, NAAFI style coffee mornings throughout Carmarthenshire and daily activities which Include – Miniature Figure Painting, IT, Arts and Crafts, Digital Photography and outdoor activities. The project also supports veterans with volunteering and work opportunities.

Lothians Veterans’ Centre

Scottish Charity Number: SC040690
Company Number: 362801

The charity is primarily designed as a ‘drop-in’ centre, with no appointments necessary. Our aim is to advise and support former members of our UK Armed Forces, reservists and their families, throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians, who experience any form of disadvantage post service. We have a small team of dedicated staff readily available to tackle any challenges that present, however minor or complex.

Contact Information

http://www.lvc.scot
contact@lvc.scot
11 Eskdaill Court
Dalkeith
EH22 1AG
0131 660 5537

Support Offered

– A drop-in service from 1000-1600 Monday-Friday with no appointment necessary; our drop-in centre is a safe place for “a brew and a blether” with fellow Veterans and families or to receive specialised support;
– The LVC staff team provides advice and support with issues such as employment, training, housing, homelessness and benefits;
– Through our partnership work we can facilitate quick reaction support for those facing challenges including mental health issues;
– On Wednesdays we have our D Day Club (a social club for Veterans and families aged 50+);
– Fridays are the social hub of the week when we have our bacon roll morning;
– Regular social and sporting events, outings and activities are also popular parts of our programme, including female specific, male specific and LGBT+ events;
– Transition support to serving personnel due for discharge.

Merchant Navy Association

Charity Number: 1135661

Bringing all serving and retired Seafarers together in a spirit of companionship, consideration and commitment towards a united lobby for the Community of the Sea.

Contact Information

http://www.mna.org.uk
mna.events28a@gmail.com
28A Bassenhally Road
Whittlesey
PE7 1RN

Support Offered

To relieve and assist all serving and retired Merchant Seafarers and their dependents who are in hardship or distress

Merchant Navy Welfare Board

Charity Number: 212799
Company Number: 453053

Umbrella charity for Merchant Navy and fishing charities. Provides support to its constituent charities and acts as a referral sevice for public enquiries concerning seafarers’ welfare

Contact Information

http://www.mnwb.org
8 Cumberland Place
Southampton
SO15 2BH
023 8033 7799

Support Offered

Directs and refers persons to appropriate nautical charity.

Provides grants to charities not individuals.

Welfare professionals can obtain guidance.

Items 41 to 50 of 114
Our Executive Members

By @Cobseo 55 years ago

Afghanistan support

In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here