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Scottish Charity Number: SC014486

To provide self-management for those burdened with chronic pain via monthly group meetings or by one-to-one sessions by arrangement.

Contact Information

www.painassociation.co.uk
info@painassociation.com
Suite D
Moncrieffee Business Centre
Friarton Road,Perth
PH2 8DG
0800 783 6059

Support Offered

Providing valuable tools helping veterans manage their pain more effectively on a day-to-day basis and help lead an improved quality of life.

Charity Number: 1070896
Company Number: 3555482

PAPYRUS is the only national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. We exist to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives by equipping both them and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to suicidal behaviour, to prevent, to intervene, and to encourage self-care.

Suicide is the single biggest killer of young people in the UK today. According to the ONS in this country last year over 1600 young people took their own lives, which equates to over 5 people dying by suicide every single day

Our helpline, HOPELINEUK provides confidential support and advice to young people and to anyone worried about a young person by telephone, text, email and webchat.

We offer a range of suicide prevention training and advice to communities and professionals to equip young people, their families and those that care for them with right tools to keep them safe.
PAPYRUS is also a campaign organisation and press for change using hard-hitting dynamic campaigns as well as continuing to present evidence to those in power so that lessons can be learned and that learning implemented to help save young lives.

Contact Information

http://www.papyrus-uk.org/
admin@papyrus-uk.org
2 Bankside
Crosfield Street
Warrington
WA1 1UP
01925 572444

Support Offered

Our helpline, HOPELINEUK is the suicide prevention intervention service in the UK operating across 4 channels – telephone, email, text and webchat in the UK.
All our HOPELINEUK Advisers are employed members of staff, not volunteers are all highly trained and experienced mental health and suicide prevention experts.
We take call from those under the age of 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts and work with them to put a plan in place to keep them safe.
We also take calls from all those with care for or who are worried about a young person – be that family member, friend, teacher, counsellor or colleague for advice and guidance on how to keep a young person safe.
We offer a de-brief service for professionals who have had a conversation with a young person at risk of suicide to talk through how the conversation went, and to advise on possible future issues and conversations.
All our Community Development Staff are highly trained and experienced trainers with excellent presentation skills, they are all also ASIST trained and fully aware of all matters relating to suicide and suicide prevention
We run awareness raising and training courses to all members of the community that are appropriate and safe.
Members of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory Group.
Members of the National Advisory Group on Suicide and Self-harm in Wales.
We are members of the National Helpline Partnership and of the Child Helplines International body.
We are signed up members of the Fundraising Regulator.

Charity Number: 1078666
Company Number: 03831398

The Scar Free Foundation is a medical research charity; our vision is a world without scarring. Our mission is to achieve scar free healing within a generation and transform the millions of lives affected by scarring.

Contact Information

http://www.scarfree.org.uk/
info@scarfree.org.uk
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
38 – 43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
WC2A 3PE

Support Offered

The Foundation has a 25-year track record dedicated to advancing pioneering research into would healing and disfigurement. We take pride in our association with the Armed Forces and veteran community, emphasizing a pivotal aspect of our mission: enhancing the physical and psychological wellbeing of this distinguished group. At the heart of our commitment lies The Scar Free Foundation Centre for Conflict Wound Research, where uniformed and civilian scientists and clinicians collaborate synergistically. Together, they strive to elevate both immediate and long-term rehabilitative therapies, aiming to significantly improve the lives of Armed Forces personnel wounded in conflict.

Scottish Charity Number: SC047192

Established in 1915 to support servicemen who were blinded in WWI, today we help blind and partially sighted veterans no matter how or when they lost their sight – including those who did national service – to adapt to life with a visual impairment.

Contact Information

http://www.sightscotlandveterans.org.uk
hello@sightscotlandveterans.org.uk
2a Robertson Avenue
EH11 1PZ
0131 229 1456

Support Offered

Our offer is as diverse as those we support. We know that everyone faces different challenges and that everyone’s goals are individual. That’s why our team work with everyone in the way which is right for them.

We give support that ranges from practical advice and identifying solutions that help you stay as independent as possible, to vital emotional support and opportunities to meet others facing sight loss.

Sight Scotland Veterans can also provide specialist equipment free of charge to aid independence in day-to-day tasks – from talking watches, cooking aids and electronic magnifiers, to digital technology such as smartphones or tablets with specialist software for people with sight loss.

The charity’s expert rehabilitation team offer one-to-one assessments and tailored training for specialist equipment and cane and mobility training.

Sight Scotland Veterans also runs two activity hubs for veterans with sight loss: the Linburn Centre in Wilkieston, West Lothian, and the Hawkhead Centre in Paisley, Renfrewshire.

Charity Number: 1178408

Soldiers League uses Rugby League as a vehicle to support SP and Veterans who have suffered injuries (physical or mental).
This is through support to attend Rugby League events or through participation in our Wheelchair Rugby League side.

Contact Information

http://www.soldiersleague.com
committee@soldiersleague.com
14 Figsbury Ridge
Salisbury
SP4 6JA

Support Offered

We have strong links into the Rugby League community, through the national governing body (RFL), a network of retired professional players, a network of serving and retired service personnel, and through the England Wheelchair RL and wheelchair Super League.

As 10% of SP come from traditional rugby league areas, this enables us to facilitate support through a non-military route to those in need.

Scottish Charity Number: SCO45309

Stand Easy works towards the recovery of Wounded, Injured or Sick Veterans through the use of drama activities.

Contact Information

http://www.standeasyproductions.org/
admin@standeasy.uk
6 High St
Pittenweem
KY10 2LA
01333 278 853

Support Offered

We run a 4 week drama activities project each May. This, at the request of our Veterans, leads to the tour of a play devised by the Veterans together with the actors, both professional and volunteer drama students.
Most of the Veterans we work with have mental health issues such as PTSD, and we have considerable success in improving their lives.
We also run weekly drama workshops which have a strong sociable element to them. This means that we can provide support for our Veterans throughout the year, and Veterans who cannot cope with a 4 week commitment can still be involved. We will be working with schools in the Tayside area to create short scenarios that we will perform to the schools in order to raise discussions about mental health issues.
We work in a way that revives skills that our Veterans already possess: courage, a sense of family, communication skills, a sense of humour, focus on a task, team work etc – skills that are in fact all common to drama work. We then add in the creative and imaginative context of the work and staff. All of this takes place in a safe and secure environment that we take time to build.
We work in partnership with Legion Scotland, Veterans First Point, Combat Stress, Step Together, Help for Heroes Band of Brothers/Sisters, Dundee Council and the Dundee and Angus College.

Charity Number: 1038253

Step Together Volunteering is a charity that supports vulnerable and marginalised individuals through 1-1 support, coaching and volunteering placements in the community. We work with young people, people with criminal convictions, and the Armed Forces Community. Our support doesn’t have a time limit, we work with our clients until they have the confidence and skills they need to look forward to a more positive future. Our Head Office is in Bristol and we operate nationally.

Contact Information

http://www.step-together.org.uk
admin@step-together.org.uk
Rombourne Business Centre
29 Great George Street
Bristol
BS1 5QT
0117 955 9042

Support Offered

We provide support to veterans and service personnel on recovery duty (PRD), providing 1-1 coaching and help to volunteer in their communities as part of their recovery and transition process. Working through a team of outreach workers, and with close links to the recovery centres at Tedworth House and Phoenix House, Step Together Volunteering provides tailored support without time limits. Many of the people we support will have experienced or are facing medical discharge and we can provide support through this process to ease the transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life.

Charity Number: 1149727
Company Number: 08258649

Supporting Wounded Veterans’ mission is to enable wounded veterans, mentally or physically injured, to return to employment. We have a 92% success record for the re-employment and re-skilling of our veterans.

Contact Information

http://www.supportingwoundedveterans.com/
info@supportingwoundedveterans.com
38 Connaught Square
London
W2 2HL
07909 090291

Support Offered

Our strategy pillars including Sport Habilitation, involving Winter and Summer Challenges, are designed to regain confidence and team spirit and enable former UK servicemen and women to move forward from rehabilitation to employment. In addition to our core activities, such as mentoring and pain management, the Charity focuses on new ways to re-employ veterans using their strengths of work ethic, ownership and project management and are currently focussing on water monitoring responsibilities and river pollution solutions, where we believe veterans can play a large part.

SWV is also funding research at Kings College London into MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of severe PTSD in veterans through our Pioneer Programme and if you have any questions about this important process or wish to take part please refer to our website www.supportingwoundedveterans.com

Charity Number: 1140191

To promote and protect the physical and mental health and welfare of those who have been wounded whilst serving in the Armed Forces and civilian emergency services by introducing them to surfing and other peer group activities.

To assist veterans in adjusting to civilian life, including those challenged by mental and physical problems improving their quality of life.

To maintain a high level of care of veterans.

To build or restore, equip, staff and maintain a recovery centre for the care of veterans by veterans.

Contact Information

http://www.surfaction.co.uk/
info@surfaction.co.uk
Unit 11
Long Rock Industrial Estate
Long Rock,Penzance
TR20 8HX
01736 365645

Support Offered

Surf Action support veterans and family members on a daily and weekly basis through their beach clinics held at Gwithian beach near St Ives each Friday.

The project boosts moral, confidence; self esteem and can be positive and complimentary therapy to ongoing rehabilitation.

Using the coastal environment is a great way to improve the mental and physical wounds, but it’s not the only way. This is where Surf Action can sign post to other organisations to help with health, social and welfare issues. Surf Action are much more than just surfing.

Company Number: 09290440

TEAM ENDEAVOUR RACING is open to Wounded, Injured and Sick (WIS) serving personnel and veterans. It provides a foundation as a transition vehicle supporting and empowering team members into future employment, training or education, utilising peer mentoring and providing support and assistance through its network partners.

Contact Information

http://www.teamendeavourracing.co.uk
enquiries@teamendeavourracing.co.uk
47 Durrants Road
Rowlands Castle
Hampshire
PO9 6BE
07825175407

Support Offered

We are part of the Battle Back programme and sports recovery. We support Help for Heroes Rolling Recovery Programme and offer additional vocational support.
Our objectives are:

a. To introduce and increase participation at the sports recovery event and to allow WIS personnel to take their first step, without committing to a full season.
b. Provide new team members for next season or give someone an exciting ride in a racing powerboat. This will increase our numbers further and promote our inclusion initiative whilst enabling transition.
c. Provide RYA courses – provided for individuals interested in Powerboats. RYA PB2, Intermediate & Advanced, Safety Boat and VHF Radio.
d. Provide opportunities for those not wishing to compete, but wish to participate in shore support, maintenance, National Race Support, scrutineering and photography.

Our aims are to develop, inspire and challenge Team Members during this demanding and difficult time transitioning from the Armed Forces, in a secure environment supported by volunteers with service backgrounds including its own WIS personnel and veterans. The project prides itself on the same values and goals to develop personal and team development post injury in the Armed Forces.

Our overarching objectives are to: Inspire, Develop and Challenge.

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