Throughout the events taking place this week to mark eighty years since Victory in Europe, the Corps will be sharing thoughts from FANYs taking part and sharing their reflections on why they joined the Corps, and why it was important to them to take part in this week’s events.
Read moreBlind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, has released the memories as part of its ‘After the Darkness’ campaign, which seeks to not only shine a light on the veterans’ brave service, but also raise funds and bring awareness to the challenges faced by veterans living with sight loss.
Read moreOn 8 May, the country will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. As part of the significant historic commemorations, many individuals and organisations are stepping forward to support the veterans’ charity, Care for Veterans.
Read morePreviously homeless UK veterans, who have been supported by leading homeless charity, Alabaré, are on a ‘Mission to Malta’ as part of their VE 80th Anniversary commemorations to restore Fort Delimara, Malta.
Read moreThe nation’s attention will soon focus on May 8, 2025 – the 80th anniversary of VE Day – and in the run up this historic occasion, West Bromwich Albion Football Club will host SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity at the club’s last match of the season at The Hawthorns.
Read moreScottish Veterans Residences (SVR) today (Wednesday 23 April 2025) launched a major public appeal to restore the charity’s century-old Memorial at Eastern Cemetery in Leith, Edinburgh – a poignant legacy project ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 2025.
Read moreNever Such Innocence (NSI) has special ways to get involved with Month of the Military Child this April!
Read moreWWII Veteran Norman Bartlett died on 17 March just one week short of his 99th birthday.
Read moreA richly detailed collection of 24-carat gold-plated and silver-plated commemoratives, featuring the work of acclaimed artist Jacqueline Hurley, has been released to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, VJ Day, and the end of World War Two. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, will benefit from each set purchased.
Read moreVeterans living at a charity’s care homes and using its services have been sharing their views as part of a new project highlighting the value of veterans and older people.
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