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Bridge for Heroes, The

Charity Number: 1138136
Company Number: 7096496

The Bridge for Heroes was established in September 2010 by Mike and Helen Taylor with the aim of delivering direct and immediate support to the HM Armed Forces community, veterans and their families.

Contact Information

http://www.thebridgeforheroes.org/
52a South Clough Lane
Kings Lynn
PE30 1SE
01553 760230

Support Offered

Since its opening in June 2011 The General Dannatt Contact Centre in King’s Lynn has provided support through respite breaks, compensation claims, pensions advice, veteran advice and guidance, housing advice, service records and medal applications, and military family research.

British Forces Foundation (The)

Charity Number: 1075109

Boost the morale of the Forces primarily through high quality entertainment and projects designed to bring the public and their Armed Forces closer together.

Contact Information

http://www.bff.org.uk
info@bff.org.uk
10a the High Street
Pewsey
SN9 5AQ
01672 564911

Support Offered

Produces shows and other projects designed to support Forces.

British Nuclear Test Veterans Association

Charity Number: 1173575

The BNTVA is the premier UK charity representing all people who have worked with or alongside radioactive material for the benefit of this nation. Formed initially to campaign for recognition and restitution of our Servicemen who participated in the British Nuclear Tests the organisation has evolved over the years to share it’s knowledge and heritage with people from all walks of life.

Contact Information

http://www.bntva.com
office@bntva.com
The Smithy
Defynnog
LD3 8SB
0208 144 3080

Support Offered

Working within the UK Charity sector we further seek to forge bonds of mutual benefit with other charitable bodies and support organisations both within the Ex-Service sphere and the wider community.

We are also committed to maintaining the heritage of our Veterans experiences by passing their incredible story on to future generations.

Broughton House

Charity Number: 1155225

To provide nursing and residential support for Ex-Service men and women

Contact Information

http://www.broughtonhouse.com
info@broughtonhouse.com
Park Lane
Salford
M7 4JD
01617402737

Support Offered

Nursing Care, full residential support. Physiotherapy, welfare. Tailored care plan including nutritional needs

BuildForce CIC

Company Number: 12874013

The BuildForce core activities centre around the 2 sectors we occupy:
– upskill service leavers and veterans with training which leads to careers in construction
– support service leavers and veterans to secure careers in construction.

The vision for BuildForce is to inspire and enable ex-Service personnel to pursue long-term careers in construction whilst supporting industry to attract, retain and grow this incredible talent pool.

Contact Information

http://www.buildforce.org.uk
info@buildforce.org.uk
66 Gloucester Terrace
London
W2 3HH
07815 755285

Support Offered

BuildForce is nationwide and offers a compliment of services focused on industry, training and well-being:
-Centred around a unique career programme with access to industry via mentoring, work placements, site visits, career chats and job roles.
-Our collaboration with University College of Estate Management created bespoke construction modules offering certification, a place on a degree course for onward learning and CPD.
-Mental health, wellbeing and stress management support is provided for all candidates by our psychologist.

Building Heroes Education Foundation

Charity Number: 1158886

Building Heroes provides ex-service personnel with a rapid transition into careers in the construction industry through retraining and employment support.
We provide an intensive programme covering a range of building skills, plus relevant health and safety training, to equip our graduates to progress into employment, self-employment or further training.
We have a growing network of employers able to offer job opportunities and provide appropriate individual support with your chosen career path.

Contact Information

http://www.buildingheroes.org.uk
info@buildingheroes.org.uk
Southpoint
Old Brighton Road
Lowfield Heath
RH11 0PR
01798 874521

Support Offered

Five week intensive course in building skills: brickwork, rendering, plastering, painting, tiling, plumbing, carpentry and joinery leading to Level 1 qualification
Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction, CSCS Labourers Card
Asbestos Awareness training
Welfare support during training
Employment support/career guidance
Introductions to employer network providing a range of job opportunities
Signposting advice and guidance on self-employment or further training

Burma Star Memorial Fund

Charity Number: 1109753

Forum and support group for Burma Star veterans.

Contact Information

http://www.burmastar.org.uk
34 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0DU
020 7823 4273

Support Offered

Welfare assistance is available. The list includes: Top-up fees, nursing care, mobility aids, EPVs, home repairs, white goods etc

Club and social events
Magazine

Cakes 4 Casualties

Charity Number: 1154788

Established in August 2009, Cakes 4 Casualties’ Kath (the cake lady) visits the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Fisher House and Norton House in Birmingham at least once a week, supplying the Wounded, Injured and Sick Serving Personnel and their families with a variety of homemade cakes, The Cake Lady’s visits provide a huge boost to morale as well as helping with physical and mental recovery.
What began as a one-off visit is still going very strong nearly seven years later; Kath travels all over the country with a monthly trip to Headley Court and Norton House Headley, Haslar Company as well as one-off events like the Royal Marine Rehabilitation triathlon and some weddings for the Serving Personnel and Families she has met along the way!

Contact Information

http://www.cakes4casualties.co.uk
cakes4casualties@virginmedia.com
517 Shirley Road
Hall Green
Birmingham
B28 8QH
0121 694 3314

Support Offered

The Cake Lady’s visits provide a huge boost to morale as well as helping with physical and mental recovery.

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