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Charity Number: 1192644

To promote, the health, wellbeing and resettlement into the community of any and all current (and primarily) ex HM Armed Forces personnel, ex HM Armed Forces Reservists or former members of the Merchant Navy who have served alongside their HM Armed Forces
comrades during a conflict (also referred to as veterans) along with their families and dependents who reside in Herefordshire or the surrounding area region and who are (or might in the future be) in charitable need including those who are suffering from mental
or physical illness of any description or are in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, who are experiencing difficulties adjusting to post service civilian life, are experiencing hardship, unemployment or homelessness in such ways as the trustees of the charity think fit by:

(1) Providing a single point of contact to assist in the provision of physical, psychological, practical support, advice and encouragement to relieve a veteran’s distress, illness or hardship.

(2) Providing or assisting in the provision of activities and facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time activities with the object of improving veterans’ wellbeing, self-esteem, self-confidence and aid their transition back into local society.
(3) Providing or arranging provision of education, vocational skills training or other assistance and to create and facilitate job opportunities along with assisting HM Armed Forces veterans to prepare for and find employment.
(4) Operate drop in and activity centre(s) staffed by volunteers for HM Armed Forces veterans and their families and dependants to provide advice, empathy, support and sign-posting services to help Armed Forces veterans who are experiencing problems (or might in the future) due to one of the above challenges and to assist them in accessing local service providers and wider support organisations that may be able to provide help or support.

Contact Information

http://herefordshire-vsc.org/
hvsc-referrals@herefordshire.gov.uk
100 Widemarsh Street
Hereford
HR4 9HG
01432 674853

Support Offered

HVSC support is provisioned by a rich array of personnel and activities. It operates a central hub staff by expert full time staff as a drop incentre and as a facility to bring in experts in health, finance, the law, employment, adjacent charities, social subscribers and
volunteers. It further operates pop-up centres across the County and is supported by a brilliant team of volunteers and outreach staff.

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.

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.

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.

Charity Number: 230090

Situated on the Suffolk Coast in a Grade II listed building the charity aims to provide seaside respite holidays and short breaks to ex members of the armed forces and the merchant service, and to their spouses and widows/widowers.

Contact Information

http://www.kitchenerslowestoft.co.uk/
kitchener@lowestoft.org.uk
10 Kirkley Cliff
Lowestoft
NR33 0BY
01502 573564

Support Offered

Originally founded in 1919 as a convalescent home for ex-service personnel as a memorial to Lord Kitchener the Centre now provides, from April to October, half board seaside holiday and short break accommodation with ten en-suite twin bedrooms.

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

Charity Number: 1157257

We are a mental health charity that offers psychological and psychosocial supports the Armed Forces Community, families and carers through counselling and mental health intervention. We provide a single point of access to counselling and support through a range of psychological therapy services and mental health treatments that are tailored to individual’s unique needs.
We provide 1 to 1 counselling, family counselling, group counselling, and various mental health workshops including a “Resilience to Civilian Life” programme which helps veterans with their transition into the civilian world, and the “Lakeside Project” which provides counselling and mental health services at a beautiful location in the heart of a nature reserve for those who do not feel comfortable in a traditional, clinical counselling setting.

Contact Information

http://www.mode.me.uk/
hello@mode.me.uk
Phoenix House
Whitefield Road
Bredbury,Stockport
SK6 2SS
0161 494 1515

Support Offered

Our services our delivered both in person, by telephone, and online.
We also operate a drop-in service 3 days per week and have a 24/7 helpline for immediate support and crisis intervention.
Mental health is a crucial element in our lives, interconnected with everything we do and everything we are, which is why our team at Mode Rehabilitation strive to make a positive difference in each person’s life and to provide services that improve mental well-being, quality of life, and generate resilient communities.
Links for testimonials and a video of our premises:
Mode Rehabilitation Premises: https://youtu.be/tc2ENJiGv0I
Testimonial Video: https://youtu.be/SduRZpg6nZ4
Monday – Friday 0800 – 17000 Saturdays 0800 – 1600

Charity Number: 218742

To support seafarers, retired seafarers and their dependants who are in need through sickness, incapacity, disablement, unemployment , low income or other need.

Contact Information

http://www.nautiluswelfarefund.org/
welfare@nautilusint.org
Nautilus House
Mariners Park
Wallasey
CH45 7PH
0151 346 8840

Support Offered

Mariners’ Park in Wallasey provides a range of services.

Independent accommodation in 113 houses, bungalows and apartments.
32 place residential and nursing home, which can also provide respite care.
On site Home Care Service.
Communal facilities including café, gym, hobby room and laundry.
The Charity also provides financial support through regular grants and one off grants for essential items.

The Charity also offers a Caseworker Service providing advice on benefits and services. This is available in Merseyside, Hull and Grimsby and Southampton and Portsmouth areas.

Charity Number: 1102593
Company Number: 5021052

Our mission is to supply Bibles and Christian resources to the uniformed services, seafarers and associated organisations.

Literature is provided on request and reimbursement is sought through donations and sponsorship to meet production costs and overheads.

Contact Information

https://nmbs.org.uk/
enquiries@nmbs.org.uk
Castaway House
311Twyford Avenue
Portsmouth
PO2 8RN
02392699873

Support Offered

Bibles and Christian resources

Company Number: 09113207

Pegasus – Men’s Wellbeing Centre exists to improve the mental health and wellbeing of men by ensuring that no man has to face life’s challenges alone.
Our purpose is to provide accessible, professional support that enables men to seek help early, build resilience and improve their emotional wellbeing before difficulties reach crisis point. We are committed to reducing stigma around men’s mental health, preventing suicide, tackling social isolation and helping men develop the confidence and skills to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Through counselling, education, community engagement and partnerships, Pegasus works to create a society, where asking for help is seen as a strength, support is accessible to everyone who needs it, and every man has the opportunity to thrive.

Contact Information

http://pegasusmenswellbeing.co.uk
Carnon Building B
Wilson way
Pool
TR15 3RS
01209 205785

Support Offered

Pegasus – Men’s Wellbeing Centre is a multi-award-winning Community Interest Company providing professional mental health and wellbeing support for men across the UK.
Established in 2014, Pegasus offers accessible, trauma-informed counselling, psychotherapy and wellbeing programmes delivered by qualified and trainee counsellors under professional supervision. We support men experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD/C-PTSD, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, bereavement, addiction, domestic abuse, financial pressures and social isolation.
Our services are available in person, online, by telephone, through Walk & Talk therapy and home visits where appropriate, helping to reduce barriers to accessing support.
Alongside one-to-one counselling, we deliver group programmes, psychoeducation, community wellbeing initiatives and training designed to improve emotional resilience and encourage early intervention.
Pegasus has extensive experience supporting members of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans and their families, recognising the unique impact that military service, transition to civilian life and trauma can have on mental health.
Our person-centred, evidence-informed approach focuses on helping individuals build resilience, improve wellbeing and achieve lasting positive change.
Our mission is to ensure that no man has to face life’s challenges alone by providing safe, compassionate and professional support that empowers men to thrive.

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