Dame Vera could vividly remember the support SSAFA offered to the men returning home from the Second World War and has publicly supported the vital role SSAFA plays in the lives of serving personnel, veterans and their families today.
Read more
Dame Vera could vividly remember the support SSAFA offered to the men returning home from the Second World War and has publicly supported the vital role SSAFA plays in the lives of serving personnel, veterans and their families today.
Read moreWalking With The Wounded has been shortlisted for the new Mental Health and Well-being Award. The Charity’s mental health and Independent Employment Support (IPS) programme has been shortlisted for the ‘Innovative mental health intervention’ category.
Read moreThe Taxi Charity wish to join with everyone from around the world in sending our thoughts and best wishes to the family and friends of “Forces Sweetheart” and our charity patron Dame Vera Lynn who died earlier today.
Read moreArmed Forces Week 2020 begins on Monday 22 June 2020 and supportive employers across the UK are gearing up to show the whole of the Armed Forces community some much deserved recognition.
Read moreThe survey, which took place in May 2020, was completed by wounded veterans, service personnel and their families to enable the charity to understand how their support needs may change in the future.
Read moreServices for the Armed Forces community are set to be transformed thanks to a major campaign victory for Poppyscotland. Proposals by the charity passed the final legislative hurdle yesterday meaning a “veterans’ question” will be added to the 2021 Census.
Read moreThe Ripple Pond announced that Nigel Bedford’s term as Director has come to an end and he will be succeeded by Rodger Cartwright, who has worked in Senior roles with other Military charities prior to working in both the Army and Police.
Read moreA new report by the charity Waterloo Uncovered reveals how archaeological work on the battlefield of Waterloo is helping Veterans and Serving Military Personnel with recovery from some of the mental and physical impacts of their service.
Read moreTo mark this year’s Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June, why not march virtually up Ben Nevis and help raise vital funds for military charity, Care for Veterans?
Read moreThe power of music and its healing effects are being celebrated by Royal Star & Garter ahead of World Music Day on 21 June.
Read more
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
