Member Directory

Army Benevolent Fund

Charity Number: 1146420
Scottish Charity Number: SC039189

The Army Benevolent Fund is the Army’s national charity, here for soldiers, past and present, and their families for life.

We stand at the forefront of support for the Army family, last year supporting 65,000 people in 48 countries around the world. As one of the largest funders in the sector, we award grants to individuals and families, and fund leading organisations that support soldiers, former soldiers, and their families. When we hear of a person or family in need, we aim to respond within 48 hours.

Contact Information

http://www.armybenevolentfund.org
info@armybenevolentfund.org
Mountbarrow House
6-20 Elizabeth Street
London
SW1W 9RB
0207 901 8900

Support Offered

Financial assistance to relieve hardship:

Grants for living costs, emergency needs, debt relief

Provision of annuities and Educational Bursaries

Care home fees

Home adaptations

Furnishing and equipment

Mobility assistance

Funding Holiday breaks

Association of Service Drop-In Centres (ASDIC)

Charity Number: 1190952
Company Number: 12727846

We are the Association of Service Drop-In Centres, better known as ASDIC. We represent, advise and unite service drop-in centres across the UK, working together to ensure veterans and their families receive the comradeship and support they need in their local community.

Contact Information

http://www.asdic.org.uk
admin@asdic.org.uk
c/o RBLI Village
Hall Road
Aylesford
ME20 7NL

Support Offered

When a Drop-In Centre becomes a member of ASDIC, they join a supportive network that spans the UK with every member working towards the same goal – to improve support for veterans in the places they call home. We believe together is stronger, so as your Association we encourage collaboration and create opportunities to exchange ideas and overcome shared challenges as a community. Your free membership also includes:
Advocacy: we make sure your voice is represented at all levels of the veterans’ welfare system
Guidance: we offer advice on governance, share best practice on all aspects of Drop-In operations, and offer a Code of Conduct to support our members
Freedom: we do not over-regulate or enforce restrictive practices so you can best serve the unique challenges within your local community
Online support: you’ll have access to the online Community Hub, where you can connect with other members, and get real-time updates on available services and assistance
Fast service verification: you’ll have exclusive access to VetCheck to verify Drop-In users’ service records within hours, created by ASDIC in partnership with Veterans UK
Funding guidance: we signpost funding opportunities and offer advice on applications
Training: we create and signpost training and development opportunities
Events: from regional workshops to national conferences

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans

Charity Number: 1084189
Scottish Charity Number: SC010315
Company Number: 4102768

Blesma is a national charity that helps serving and ex-service men and women who have experienced loss of limb, use of limbs, sight, speech or hearing, either during or after service.

Contact Information

http://www.blesma.org/join
ChadwellHeath@blesma.org
115 New London Road
Chelmsford
CM2 0QT
020 8590 1124

Support Offered

They provide practical, emotional and financial support to injured veterans and their families and widows as they rebuild their lives.

If you have served in the British Armed Forces and have suffered life changing injury, either during or after your service you can be eligible for Blesma Membership. Your injury does not need to have been sustained during combat, it could have happened during a training exercise or have been due to an accident or illness.

Blind Veterans UK

Charity Number: 216227
Scottish Charity Number: SC039411

Support for blind and visually impaired ex-Servicemen and women.

Contact Information

http://www.blindveterans.org.uk/
fundraising@blindveterans.org.uk
12-14 Harcourt Street
London
W1H 4HD
020 7723 5021

Support Offered

Assistance in accessing benefits and the provision of financial aid.

Nursing and residential care. Short and long term.

Nationwide welfare service, together with lifelong rehabilitation, training and support.

Combat Stress

Charity Number: 206002
Scottish Charity Number: SC038828
Company Number: 256353

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. The charity focusses on delivering specialist treatment and support to veterans with complex mental health issues – those who have several severe mental health conditions arising from military service.

They believe that military trauma shouldn’t destroy the lives of veterans and their families.

Veterans and their families can call Combat Stress’ free 24-hour helpline, on 0800 138 1619, for confidential advice and support.

The charity also operates a serving personnel helpline on 0800 323 4444.

For general information and enquiries, please call 01372 587 000 or email contactus@combatstress.org.uk.

For more information visit: http://www.combatstress.org.uk

Contact Information

http://www.combatstress.org.uk
contactus@combatstress.org.uk
Tyrwhitt House
Oaklawn Road
Leatherhead
KT22 0BX
01372 587 000

Support Offered

Combat Stress’ specialist treatment is available across the UK – with teams in Belfast, Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Surrey, the Midlands and the Northwest.

The vast majority of the charity’s specialist services are now provided online, as it removes geographical and logistical barriers to receiving treatment. Where required, this online provision is complemented by in-person outpatient appointments and community services including peer support, and treatment on a residential basis.

Treatment is tailored to each individual’s specific needs, and includes psychiatric and psychological treatment; substance misuse management; art therapy; occupational therapy; peer support; family support; online self-help materials and a 24-hour Helpline.

Defence Medical Welfare Service

Charity Number: 1087210
Company Number: 04185635

To ensure the well-being of all Armed Forces personnel.

Contact Information

http://www.dmws.org.uk
info@dmws.org.uk
The Old Stables
Redenham Park
Redenham,Andover
SP11 9AQ
01264 774000

Support Offered

Delivers an independent and impartial 24 hour specialist welfare service to those members of the British Armed Forces who are receiving hospital care, their dependant relatives and entitled civilians in order to contribute to the coherence of the recovery and rehabilitation pathway for service personnel. The crucial practical and emotional support is provided at times when it is most needed and is bound by a code of confidentiality. DMWS brings the Covenant between the Armed Forces and the Nation to life through its support of the wounded, injured and sick whilst under hospital care.

FEC – Forces Employment Charity

Charity Number: 1061212
Scottish Charity Number: Sc039262
Company Number: 3270369

Part of the Career Transition Partnership. To help men and women of all ranks leaving the Armed Forces to find and remain in employment throughout their working lives.

Contact Information

http://www.forcesemployment.org.uk/
info@forcesemployment.org.uk
Mountbarrow House
6-20 Elizabeth Street
London
SW1W 9RB

Support Offered

Counselling and support.
Job finding, advice and search.

Forces in Mind Trust

Charity Number: 1145688
Company Number: 7855145

FIMT Objectives are:

The prevention and relief of poverty ,the protection of mental and physical health and the relief of sickness and need amongst serving and former serving members of the armed forces by means of the provision of mentoring, services, facilities and equipment to support their treatment, rehabilitation, resettlement, education, training and employment and thereby support their transition to civilian life
The protection of the mental and physical health, and the relief of poverty of the families and dependants of serving and former serving members of the armed forces in all cases for the benefit of the public.

Contact Information

http://www.fim-trust.org/
enquiries@fim-trust.org
Forces in Mind Trust Office
Mountbarrow House
6-20 Elizabeth Street,London
SW1W 9RB

Support Offered

Haig Housing Trust

Charity Number: 1125556
Scottish Charity Number: SC040058
Company Number: 06593129

Haig Housing Trust is proud to have served the British Veteran community for over 100 years. As the leading housing provider for ex-Service personnel in the UK, the charity owns over 1,500 properties across 50 locations.

The Trust assists eligible Veterans and their families who are in housing need, whether they are transitioning into civilian life or are simply in need of a helping hand.

Haig offers a mix of family-sized and smaller houses, flats and maisonettes on small, well-managed estates. These communities range in size from as small as six properties to our largest estate in Morden, South London, with 350 homes.

Contact Information

http://www.haighousing.org.uk
enquiries@haighousing.org.uk
Mountbarrow House
12 Elizabeth Street
London
SW1W 9RB
0208 685 5777

Support Offered

Provision of general needs housing for rent across the UK.

Guidance about housing and signposting to other Veterans charities which can assist those in housing need.

The Trust also provides a small number of joint purchase properties for severely wounded or injured Service personnel and Veterans.

Help for Heroes

Charity Number: 1120920
Company Number: 6363256

Help for Heroes helps members of the Armed Forces community to live well after service. The charity supports all veterans, serving personnel, people who have served alongside the UK military, and the families of all of these.

Contact Information

http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk
14 Parker’s Close
Downton Business Centre
Downton
SP5 3RB
0300 303 9888

Support Offered

The charity helps people manage their physical and mental health, and supports their financial, social and welfare needs.

Support services are provided one-to-one, in group educational courses, with direct grants, and through sporting and social activities.

0300 303 9888

www.helpforheroes.org.uk
getsupport@helpforheroes.org.uk

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