Contact Information
RHQ Yorks
3 Tower Street
York
YO1 9SB
3 Tower Street
York
YO1 9SB
Tickets For Troops was set up in 2009 to provide all serving members of the Armed Forces and those medically discharged since 2001 with free tickets for major sporting events, theatre performances, music concerts and cultural attractions. Over the last five years, the charity has been been donated over 500,000 tickets which have been made available to their 140,000 registered members.
Troops can register at: www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk
Offering troops free tickets for sport, theatre and cultural events.
Tom Harrison House is a Liverpool-based addiction recovery centre for military veterans, reservists, emergency services personnel, and their families. The abstinence-based, 12-week recovery programme provides support via a bespoke model which aims to treat addiction within the context of those who have a history of military service – with emphasis placed on the role of co-occurring trauma, safety, confidentiality, and camaraderie, as well as reintegration into “civilian” communities.
The project is framed as a community of veterans who possess shared experiences, perspectives, resources and potential blocks to recovery, and who also share the ability to overcome their issues through a highly structured and intensive programme, and with the mutual support of the group. We work to help our veteran clients to make strides toward improving their mental, physical and emotional health, and to regain the sense of community and camaraderie that they had previously experienced during their active service.
The project is framed as a community of veterans who possess shared experiences, perspectives, resources and potential blocks to recovery, and who also share the ability to overcome their issues through a highly structured and intensive programme, and with the mutual support of the group.
Programme elements are diverse and are designed to best reflect the needs of ex-military personnel – the weekly timetable includes physical training sessions, nutrition groups, equine therapy, 5-a-side football, motivational speaker sessions, family sessions, and an art/choir group. Alongside these activities are more traditional elements such as group therapy and personal assignment work. The programme also includes Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and Seeking Safety groups each week – evidence-based methods that are found to be effective in veteran-specific rehabilitation centres in the USA.
Accommodation is provided for the duration of the programme. Support staff can also assist clients with associated issues, which may include medical issues, move-on housing, benefit entitlements, etc.
CBIS seeks to further understanding in the area of blast injury through a collaboration of engineers, clinicians, and scientists to change the paradigm by which blast on the human body is mitigated, injuries managed acutely, and reconstruction, regeneration and rehabilitation enhanced in order to improve clinical treatment and influence strategies such as equipment design.
Contact: Dr Emma E Burke, Centre Manager, CBIS
‘Our Mission Statement: To provide support and guidance to individuals and families of those serving, or who have served, in any associated branch of the armed forces of the United Kingdom, in the transition from service to civilian life. Using all and any relevant agencies to achieve our aims.’
As well as operating as a drop in centre for serving and former military personnel and their families, we other services, such as:
Organised battlefield tours
Casework via SSAFA – as we have our own SSAFA caseworkers on site
Internet Access
Help with requesting medals, and medal refurbishment
NHS Veterans Mental Health Complex Treatment Service, Walking with the Wounded, Veterans UK, Peace foundation all use the centre to see clients on a one to one basis.
To Relieve Serving Personnel Of The Armed Forces, Injured In Situations Of Armed Conflict, In Particular But Not Exclusively In Afghanistan Who Are In Need By Reason Of Distress, Injury, Sickness, Disability Or Other Disadvantage, Through Such Charitable Means As The Trustees Think Fit
Supplying the basic essentials
In addition to our emergency Grab Bag pack we also supply on demand to the injured service personnel many other items of toiletries, clothing and footwear such as tracksuits, hoodies, fleeces trainers plus mobile phones. We deal directly with the Defence Medical Welfare Service and other military medical establishments in the UK and abroad where there is a need.
We will be sponsoring the Garden at Fisher House ( A Home from Home for Families of injured troops) close to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham
Turn to Starboard uses sailing courses to support those affected by military operations.
Families weeks – we take a Service family sailing in Cornwall and out of their normal environment. Helping them re-engage with each other after separation.
Zero to Hero – in which we support individual Service personnel who have fallen on particularly hard times to reach RYA Yachtmaster Cruising Instructor and reintegrate them with a career in the marine industry. Provision of a personal Yachtmaster mentor, 1 to 1 support where needed, flexibility to extend the course, career advice and support to enter the marine industry.
RYA courses – provided for groups who have experienced or been affected by operations. RYA Day Skipper courses provide an opportunity to share experiences in a unique environment.
Tall Ship experience – The Princes Trust have gifted us the 92ft Pilot Schooner previously called ‘Spirit of Fairbridge’. She has 18 berths to facilitate larger groups with traditional gaff rigged Tall Ship sailing. Amongst other trips we are planning a ‘Round Britain’ experience in June 2015.
Boat Build project – currently we rely on boat charter to facilitate our sailing. To ensure our long term future we are building a Rustler 42 specifically for our beneficiaries. We also hope to access boat building courses on our project for veterans or those transitioning.
The UK Veterans Hearing Foundation supports former Armed Forces personnel affected
by hearing loss, tinnitus, and other hearing-related conditions linked to military service.
We help veterans access specialist hearing assessments, hearing aids, assistive
technology, treatment, and ongoing support to improve their health, wellbeing, and
quality of life.
Our charity works to reduce barriers to hearing care by providing guidance, practical
assistance, and access to funding where needed. We also raise awareness of the impact
that service-related hearing conditions can have on communication, employment, mental
health, and social inclusion.
By working with hearing care professionals, healthcare providers, and veteran support
organisations, we ensure veterans receive the support they need to remain connected,
independent, and confident in civilian life. Our mission is to improve hearing health
outcomes and ensure that no veteran faces the challenges of hearing loss or tinnitus alone.
The UK Veterans Hearing Foundation supports veterans whose hearing loss, tinnitus, and
associated wellbeing challenges are linked to their military service. We provide access to
hearing assessments, hearing aids, tinnitus support, and ongoing aftercare, helping
veterans overcome the long-term effects of noise exposure experienced during their time
in the Armed Forces. Our services are designed to improve communication, confidence,
independence, and overall quality of life for veterans and their families. The charity works
nationwide to ensure that former service personnel can access specialist hearing support
regardless of location.
We specialise in veterans’ hearing health, with particular expertise in military-related
hearing loss and tinnitus. Since 2016, we have helped veterans access advanced hearing
technology, specialist audiology services, and tailored support programmes that address
both hearing difficulties and their wider impact on wellbeing. Our team works with
audiology professionals and partner organisations to deliver practical, life-changing
interventions that help veterans reconnect with family, work, and their communities.
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here