Member Directory

The Bolton Guild of Help

Charity Number: 224760
Company Number: 223283

The Guild is set up to provide financial help, practical assistance and pastoral care to needy people residing within the Borough of Bolton. We have been doing this for more than one hundred years.
The Borough consists of Bolton, Horwich, Westhoughton, Farnworth, Blackrod and all the outlying villages plus anywhere else with a BL postcode who pays their council tax to Bolton Council.
Our Bolton Veterans Aid project provides support to an ever growing number of ex-serviceman and woman, and their families, resident in the Borough.

Contact Information

www.boltonguildofhelp.org.uk
info@boltonguildofhelp.org.uk
Scott House
27 Silverwell Street
Bolton
BL1 1PP

Support Offered

The Guild has been providing assistance to needy people in Bolton since 1905.
Assistance offered includes the provision of white & brown goods, school uniforms, and debt management advice via our partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP). Also, benefits checks via our partnership with Citizens Advice. But we will consider any reasonable requests for help and each case is judged on its merits.
The Guild also acts as a referral agency to local food banks. And, in partnership with Bolton Lions, we provide needy families with sacks of toys at Christmas
We work in partnership with SSAFA The Armed Forces Charity and, also, the Bolton Armed Forces Centre 4 Veterans in support of the military family within the Borough

The Buchanan Trust

Charity Number: 235867

The Buchanan Trust provides support and assistance for those that have served in the UK’s armed forces who are in need of assistance or interested in a career in agriculture. We provide short to medium term accommodation in self contained flats and cottages on our rural estate near Ledbury for veterans and their families whilst they decide on careers in the rural or construction sectors
Training is available on our Bosbury Estate and in nearby colleges for new skills and qualifications to enhance veterans’ employability and earning capacity. We have permission for a residential training centre as well and are fund raising for that at present.
We also link with partner charities for woodland skills and therapy in our estate woodlands and work experience with Highground as well as on our in hand livestock farms.

Contact Information

https://www.buchanan-trust.org.uk/
info@buchanan-trust.org.uk
Estate Office
North Farm
Ledbury
HR8 1JY

Support Offered

Residential accommodation for those in financial need whilst getting back on track for a civilian career or deciding upon one after leaving the forces.
Training to gain employment skills.
Jobs on the estate as and when available, both full and part time.

The David Ellis Charity

Charity Number: 1192363

The David Ellis Charity is proud to be an armed forces-friendly organisation whose purpose is to support armed forces veterans, their families, and those visiting Dorset. This includes supporting serving armed forces personnel and families living in and working in Dorset.

The David Ellis Charity provides:

• The advancement of health and the improvement of lives through free recreation, leisure, social welfare activities, education and training.
• Facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation in the interests of social welfare to improve the condition of life, by providing a fulfilling, calming and safe environment, where peer-to-peer support and self-dependency are encouraged.
• The relief of veterans in need because of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing advice, grants and provision of items to encourage self-dependency in partnership with veterans and their families who live in Dorset.

The David Ellis Charity is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and, by pledging support to the Dorset armed forces community, demonstrates an enduring commitment to those who proudly protect the nation.

Contact Information

http://thedavidellischarity.com/
admin@thedavidellischarity.com
13 Earl Close
Dorchester
DT1 1DY

Support Offered

The David Ellis Charity delivers an established programme of free fitness classes and other health and wellbeing activities funded by grant awards, fundraising, and sponsorship at venues in Dorset. Exercise fitness and Pilates instructors are all CIMSPA-registered qualified fitness professionals, who tailor exercise classes to meet the needs of a range of physical challenges.

Once a month, walk leaders lead a group walk and a chat in the beautiful Dorset countryside at a variety of well-established town and countryside walk routes. Licensed Archery GB instructors can help veterans and families new to archery learn and enjoy the sport. As well as being a rewarding physical activity, archery can also help boost mental wellbeing.

A weekly veterans and families drop-in session provides veterans and families with free refreshments and the opportunity to chat with others who might have similar experiences. Veterans and families can relax and enjoy a chat amongst friends with free on-site parking and wheelchair access.

Qualified first aid instructors provide training and a recognised H&S qualification to support the employment of veterans, military spouses/partners, and their families, including cadet instructors and volunteers. Funding can also be provided for short vocational courses that enhance employability and facilitate a smooth transition into civilian life for veterans and their families.

Regular volunteer opportunities are offered at local venues and events to boost confidence, enhance CVs and job applications that can improve career options for the Dorset armed forces community. Volunteering also provides a good opportunity for peer-to-peer support and to build self-dependency.

The Gwennili Trust

Charity Number: 1049041
Company Number: 3091887

Provision of offshore sailing to disabled Ex Service Personnel and their dependants and disabled other people of all ages and disabilities.

Contact Information

http://www.gwennili.org.uk
admin@gwennili.org.uk
Wingham House
Winchester Road
Bishop's Waltham
SO32 1BZ

Support Offered

Offshore Sailing
Day Sailing
Cruises varying in length between 2 and 10 days
RYA Practical Courses
Races

The Hoplite Fund

Charity Number: 1116376

The Hoplite Fund assists serving and former personnel of the Regiment, and their dependents. Its aim is to provide a proactive approach to welfare and support, ensuring the Regiment’s personnel have wrap around care readily available, preventing crisis where possible and being able to react quickly when immediate assistance is needed. This includes maintaining the operational effectiveness of military and civilian serving personnel and their dependents, as well as supporting veterans.

Contact Information

https://hoplite.org.uk/
info@hoplite.org.uk
Hoplite Fund
Mailpoint 600
Hereford
HR4 7DD

Support Offered

The Fund seeks to provide the necessary support, facilities, and activities to enhance the health, wellbeing and welfare needs of our serving members, their families, and veterans. Examples of this being the provision of respite accommodation, support to children’s activities, funding of garrison activities, contributions to collective cohesion events, support to mental health care and one-off grants to individuals in times of need.

The ICARUS Charity

Scottish Charity Number: SC049263

ICARUS is a veteran-led mental health treatment charity. We provide therapy, counselling and help for the range of difficulties and problems which often evolve from trauma, PTSD or other commonly related conditions, such as anger-management, excessive alcohol use and drug abuse. We are open to all the uniformed services, whether in the Army, Navy or the Air Force.
Treatment for veterans is FREE of charge, regardless of rank, unit, service record or age. We also treat serving personnel.

Contact Information

http://www.icaruscharity.org
hello@icaruscharity.org
Third Floor
3 Hill Street
New Town,Edinburgh
EH2 3JP
0333 987 5055

Support Offered

At ICARUS we have developed a flexible and sympathetic treatment model which recognises the unique nature of military service and the military mindset and explored and adopted new concepts and treatment protocols, working on the basis that no ‘one size fits all’. Effective treatment has to be tailored to the individual and their personal circumstances. Reintegration back into civilian life often causes additional complications along with employment issues and drug and alcohol abuse. Even managing practical matters can impact on a veteran’s mental health. We try to offer veterans as much support and time as they require, to enable them to lead normal, well-adjusted lives.

All calls and enquiries are conducted in complete privacy. We understand the immediacy. You will be contacted and seen within 24 hours. All our sessions are online, using applications such as Zoom or Skype. Virtual treatment allows us to be more flexible with times and availability.

The majority of our team at ICARUS are connected to the armed forces – veterans themselves, married to veterans or closely associated with serving personnel. This veteran-to-veteran approach has been absolutely integral to the success of the charity, allowing an immediate understanding of the problems being faced, providing reassurance and support. Shared personal experience is a critical factor in dealing with the major crises that affect many of our veterans.

The League of Remembrance

Charity Number: 213364
Company Number: 00171814

To provide enduring, practical support to widows and dependants of those who served with the UK Armed Forces, to veterans of the UK Armed Forces, and to retired nurses (either military or civilian).
To act as an enduring memorial to those who died in the service of their country through the voluntary work carried out by our beneficiaries, who are formally known as Remembrance Workers.

Contact Information

http://www.leagueofremembrance.org.uk/
info@leagueofremembrance.com
95 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 2DX
07936 505664

Support Offered

Volunteer Placements
Welfare
Grants-In-Aid
Social Events

The Macari Foundation

Charity Number: 1168463

Welcome to the Macari Centre!

The Macari Centre is committed to helping end homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent.

We strive to provide the very best care for our residents and help them to get their lives back on track.

The Macari Centre was set up in 2016 and from humble beginnings, we now provide support and accommodation to around 21 individuals, at our base on Fletcher Road, Stoke.

The Centre houses individuals in self-contained apartments, giving them an address and space of their own, and access to support from our team of trained staff, 24 hours a day.

We firmly believe that our residents are capable of change and will achieve their full potential when offered a secure, supportive, empowering and non-judgmental environment.

It is our mission to provide such an environment and help reverse the spiral of homelessness.

Contact Information

http://macari-foundation.co.uk
info@macarifoundation.org.uk
The Macari Centre
Victoria House
2 Fletcher Road,Stoke on Trent
ST4 4FE

Support Offered

The Macari Foundation strives to:

Provide a welcoming environment, where all individuals feel valued;
Train staff to engage with residents and form professional relationships;
Use these relationships to promote growth in residents self esteem, confidence and aspirations;
Provide information, support and, where necessary, practical help that will empower people to make and act on informed choices arrived at by themselves;
We run our own in house ‘Steps to Stability programme’ which is a six-week personal development and life-skills education
programme delivered by the Macari Foundation for the residents of The Macari Centre.
The programme is designed to support individuals experiencing homelessness to build
confidence, improve wellbeing, gain essential life skills, and prepare for independent
living. Across each six-week term, six residents will complete a structured curriculum of
accredited courses alongside a practical community cookery programme;
Sign post residents to professional external services for addiction services, mental and physical health conditions, financial advice and more;
With the aim to help and support residents back to independent living at the end of their personal journey.

The Not Forgotten Association

Charity Number: 1150541

The Not Forgotten Association provides leisure and recreation for wounded serving and ex-service men and women with disabilities

Contact Information

https://thenotforgotten.org
info@nfassociation.org
1st Floor
14 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 0QP
020 7730 2400

Support Offered

TVs for the those with restricted mobility or who are largely housebound and licences where a need exists

Holidays, for groups and individuals, including adventure activities and with carers where necessary

Days Out

Concerts and in-house entertainment for residents in ex-service care homes across the UK

Summer Garden Party at Buckingham Palace and Christmas Party in The State Apartments of St. James’s Palace for War Pensioners and those in receipt of compensation from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

The Ripple Pond

Charity Number: 1161224

The Ripple Pond helps the adult loved ones of serving and retired members of HM Forces and who are suffering distress because of their loved one’s condition.

Contact Information

https://theripplepond.org/
help@theripplepond.org
Ground Floor
66 High Street
Lewes
BN7 1XG
0333 900 1028 (freefone)

Support Offered

Support offered:
• Local peer-led support groups
• Peer ‘buddies’
• Video meetings (via Skype)
• ‘closed’ Facebook page (members only)
• WhatsApp group chats
• Social events and talks
• Signposting to other charities

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