Member Directory

Contact

Alan Austin
Chairman

07796181465

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

We support Armed Forces Veterans from the Castleford, Pontefract, Featherstone, Knottingley and Wakefield area in West Yorkshire.  Just Drop-In for comradeship and signposting to partner agencies eg. DWP, Housing.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, RBL, Veterans UK, Armed Forces Covenant Wakefield Council, DWP, WDH, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust.

Contact

Gabby Sabatino

07550 095936

01254 475013

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Social event with camaraderie, cakes & coffee.

Delivery Partners in support

RBL, Burnley FC in the Community, Healthier Heroes, Veterans in Communities

Contact

Allen Clarke

07842 8884003

Email

acvchub@outlook.com

Website

Facebook

Description

Safe place to relax.
Art and crafts get help use skills to fight and help with symptoms of mental health issues and more in between waiting for treatments.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority, VC hub, blesma, Walking With The Wounded, Who Dares Cares, SVR, Veterans First Point, Combat Stress

Contact

Carl Higgs

Email

07801912924

Description

Armed forces breakfast clubs offer a space for serving, TA and veterans to gather,

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority

Contact

Laura Ingham

Email

Website

info@armedforceshq.org.uk

01942 821293

Description

WAFQ provide a plethora of services to the Ex- military and their families. This includes: – Mental Health Support, Employment support, training, volunteering, Advice and Guidance, Emotional Support Dog training, Fitness & wellbeing, Art Therapy, Craft classes, Housing and Homelessness and a NAAFI Café, drop in and much more.

Delivery Partners in support

DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, AWARM, Wigan & Leigh Carers, Credit Union, Royal British Legion, NHS Services, Employability services, Wigan Athletic Community Trust,

Contact

Leanne Wightman

Email

07741 684647

Description

A welcoming venue for tea/coffee biscuits, a place to sit and a chat, as well as access to various agencies that may be on site at the time such as Department of work and pensions, SSAFA, RBL, Veterans Community Net Work to name a few, but these vary due to their commitments. And the agencies vary on the day. POC through the Armed Forces Covenant Officer for any other enquiries.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

Contact

Mark Littlewood

Email

07948 034992

info@armedforceshub.com

Website

Facebook

Description

The Hub’s aim was/is to establish a Tri-Service Hub offering a safe environment with a single point of focus for Armed Forces Personnel, Service Leavers, Veterans and their families/dependents providing the best, timely, on-going, comprehensive and appropriate support/signposting through various diverse and trusted providers using a multi-disciplined approach of joined-up working to achieve an optimised, efficient, person-centred service to its users promoting high levels of engagement, increased confidence, resilience and well-being, self-efficacy and the facilitation of skills transfer for the individual back into the community.

“It all starts with a brew and a chat”

Delivery Partners in support

Veterans  UK,  SSAFA,  Combat  Stress,  Devon  Carers, Devon County Council, NHS Devon Partnership Trust, Running Deer, CoLab Exeter, Help for Heroes, RMA, Alabare, Exeter City Council, Alright Mate, The  Warrior  Programme, Exeter City Community Trust,  SeAP – Military  Advocacy  Service,  Defence  Medical  Welfare  Service, Talk Works.

Contact

Arnie Arnold

01925 638515

operations@afcsh.org

www.afcsh.org

Facebook

Twitter @warringtonhub

Description

Our programmes deliver outreach services throughout Cheshire, Halton and the Wirral.

We also run several projects at our location eg, bike maintenance and ownership, green bowling, external trips. We can also hold functions within our building and have an on site commercial café.

The Armed Forces Community Support Hub is a ‘one stop shop’ to support the Armed Forces community in Warrington and Cheshire. This includes all former armed forces veterans, early service leavers, current serving personnel, reservists and their families.

Delivery Partners in support

Veterans in Mind (Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust), Blesma, Broughton House, Combat Stress, Armed Forces Covenant, Job Centre Plus, CMVES, Cheshire East Council, SSAFA, Citizens Advice, Help For Heroes, Chester Zoo, Virgin Trains, The Poppy Factory, University of Chester, RBL, Rugby League Cares, Futures of Heroes, Warrington Wolves, Cheshire Constabulary, CGL, 5 Boroughs NHS Partnership, Warrington Borough Council, MHM, Cheshire West & Chester Council, WWTW, RAFA, Halton Borough Council, Warrington CCG NHS

Contact

Alex Baxter

Email

Website

01472 324 355

Description

We are a visible HIVE for the whole armed forces community across North East Lincolnshire.  We have a drop-in coffee lounge for ALL to ensure full integration with civil/military communities.  We offer support and advice delivered by first-class rooms fir the ‘professional’ delivery of these services.  We plan all AF celebration & commemoration events.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, RBL, DWP, TILS (Veterans Mental Health Outreach), Legal Services, RN/RAF Recruitment pus ALL others which will be notified on the AFMET website

Contact

Michael Sutcliff

01282 616855

Email

mikesutcliff1958@outlook.com

Facebook

Description

We are a signposting group set up to direct veterans to the right service to support their needs.

We offer tea, biscuits and camaraderie to everyone who comes in.

We support 3 Service cadet units, fund raise for 3 Service benevolent funds and have the support of two Deputy Lord Lieutenants.

Delivery Partners in support

North West NHS – Mental health, Veterans In Communities, Pendle Council Covenant group, Adult Learning.

Contact

David Poultney

07871 329844

info@vsscic.org.uk

Find us on Facebook

Description

An opportunity to get together with like-minded individuals in a safe and secure environment. We offer free tea, coffee and biscuits plus information advice and guidance with regard to mental health support.  We are also able to signpost to other organisations using the information provided by a wide variety of stakeholders, that attend our quarterly Veterans & Families Open Day; held at various locations around the county of Lincolnshire.

Delivery Partners in support

• NHS
• DWP
• Local Authority

Contact

Ian Williams
01256 462688

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Tea & biscuits, peer support, direction and signposting to Veteran charities. Occasional quiz nights, ten pin bowling, fund-raising/information events at retail & community locations.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, RAFA.

Contact

Claire Downey

07767 542336

Email

Facebook

Description

We run a free coffee morning at the Oakridge West Community Association of a Monday from 1030 until 1230 (donations towards upkeep are welcome). We offer a warm environment for veterans to chat and meet others with shared experiences. We offer a social prescribing service and can signpost to charities and organisations to help the individual and their family. Currently the coffee morning is veterans only, but we will support family members that phone or email for advice. We provide a holistic approach to problems and will look at individual need when signposting and find the most appropriate level of support for the person.

Attendees do not need to be ‘in need’ to come to coffee morning.

Our phone is manned 24 hours and any veteran or family member can phone for advice and signposting, we are also very responsive to emails.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, Local Authority

Contact

Andy Holter

07710 480512

Email

Description

Sign Posting, Welfare Advice, Wellbeing Support, Guidance, Tea, Coffee and Companionship

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, DWP

Contact

James Knox

02891228389

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

The Beyond the Battlefield Drop-In service began running in 2018. Progress of the Drop-In was curtailed due to the pandemic. However our Drop-In Service will begin running again on the fourth Tuesday of every month between 12pm-2pm.

Tea/Coffee/Biscuits available.

Services available include:

• Help with housing issues and entitlements to grants or housing benefits
• We will work with external agencies to ensure medal entitlements are pursued and received
• Employment support
• Mentoring

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority, Police Service of Northern Ireland

Contact

Steve Scudder & Gerry Scudder

01323 471308

07570193811

Email
Website
Facebook
LinkedIn

Description

Camaraderie, Practical support, Basic essentials. Homeless support, Signposting to professional services – NHS/ Legal/ Social

Delivery Partners in support

NHS Sussex AF Network, RBL / Lifeworks, Combat Stress, Ripplepond, Trans Community, TILS Team, SSAFA, Debt Management, Drug & Alcohol services.

Contact

Scott Hawtrey

07387598992

01204 776628

Email

www.bafc4v.org

Facebook

Description

We provide a point of reference for veterans who need help and advice no matter what the issue is, from housing and benefits to someone to talk to about any other problems that may occur. 

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Gregg Baker – Centre Manager

gregg.baker@thebridgeforheroes.org

01553 760230

Website

Facebook

Description

The Bridge for Heroes is a small charity with a big heart that supports the Armed Forces community of West Norfolk and beyond.

We run a Drop-In centre on South Clough Lane, King’s Lynn PE30 1SE. Our doors are open from 10 am until 4 pm Monday through Friday and from 10 am until 2 pm on Saturdays. We provide hot and cold drinks and home-cooked lunches, as well as a warm welcome and friendly conversation.

If you are a veteran or serving member of HM Forces, full-time or reserve, you are welcome to access our services. If you are the spouse, widow/er, parent, child or carer of someone who has served or is serving, we are here for you too. And we don’t want to forget families separated through divorce or relationship breakdown. We do everything we can to assess needs on a case-by-case basis, and it all starts with a brew and a chat!

What do we offer? As a minimum, a cup of tea (other beverages are available!) and conversation. Looking for practical support or advice? Struggling with physical or mental health issues? Feeling lonely or isolated? We offer positive mental health and well-being support through activities and engaging with others. Our beneficiaries, staff and volunteers, have a wealth of lived experience and you can often find peer support in discussing shared experiences. We can offer 1-2-1 sessions. Although we don’t offer formal counselling or clinical treatment, talking through issues can help and we will support you in forming a plan of action. We can support you with referrals to other organisations and services, or to help you find the information you need.

Delivery Partners in support

• SSAFA
• TRBL
• NHS
• DWP

Contact

Richard Davies

asshawes3@sky.com

01257 485190

https://boltonguildofhelp.org.uk/

Description

Material, financial and pastoral support including.

• Provision of furniture and white goods
• Benefits advice
• Debt management advice
• Emergency food supplies
• Referrals to military charities (SSAFA and the RBL)

We will consider all reasonable requests for help but all applications for assistance are means-tested.

Delivery Partners in support

• SSAFA
• TRBL
• NHS
• DWP
• Local Authority

Contact

Graham Orr

07900 227175

Email

Website

Description

A monthly gathering for veterans with brunch provided to meet, catch up and get to know each other. Working in conjunction with, and fully supported by the Mayor of Bromley, and Bromley Council, together with holistic welfare services provided by the numerous Armed forces charities and support organisations.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA
TRBL
DWP
NHS
Local Authority

Contact

Gavin Jones

0161 464 9521

Email

hub.support@broughtonhouse.com

Website

Facebook

Description

The Broughton House ‘Armed Forces Support Hub’ is here for former members of the Armed Forces and their families in Greater Manchester. In strategic partnership with Forces Support we will support you from transition, every step of the way. Whatever your age, Service or circumstances they matter not, we are here to help.
Our intent is to support you throughout your journey with our services or coordinate with our partners.
We can help with:

Counselling/Therapy, for individuals or couples, regarding issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement/loss or difficult relationships.
Welfare Support for issues concerning housing, benefits, employment, training and compensation.

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

John Pluckwell

Email

07714792392

Website

Facebook

Description

Monday – breakfast club

Tuesday – Whitehough eco projects and maintenance. Mixed football fitness. Mixed football training.

Wednesday – mixed fitness

Thursday – crown green bowls. social session. ladies only fitness

Friday – one to one drop-in centre

Coming soon – rugby and spouse social session

All sessions are free and open to veterans and their family members. Refreshments and biscuits are always available and free (less breakfast)

Delivery Partners in support

TRBL, NHS, DWP, Local Authority, Age UK

Contact

Shirley Simmons

07983933755

buryveteranshub@outlook.com

Description

Apiary, Bereavement, Benefit Help, Breakfast Clubs, Community Garden, Camping weekend (August Bank Holiday) Yearly, Croquet Team, Day Trips, Debt management/Arrears Advice, Disability/Mobility Support, Drop-in Centres, Family Support, Help yourself to wellbeing, Housing, In-house welfare advice, Mental Health, PTSD

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, Local Authority, Groundworks (Jobs and projects), OpCourage (Mental Health counsellor PTSD)

Contact

Lisa Rawlings

07476953677

Email

Description

Caerphilly Veterans Support Hub was established to provide veterans with the confidence, skills to access the help they need, where and when they need it. It is a place where veterans feel like they ‘belong’. It reinforces people’s self-reliance, esteem, and self-empowerment. It combats social isolation and loneliness, where veterans can also gain peer to peer support. Support organisations such as Cornerstone homeless charity, DWP, Citizen Advice and Woodys Lodge attend the hub regularly.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA
TRBL
DWP
Citizens Advice Bureau
Local Authority

Contact

Michael Jeffery

07878159179

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Cardiff City FC Veterans Hub is a social isolation project that supports Armed Forces Veterans who are at high risk of social isolation and loneliness. The project uses the power of Cardiff City FC to connect and support veterans around Cardiff, to reduce social isolation, loneliness and improve physical and mental wellbeing.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, DWP, Local authority

Contact

Phil Loader

01636 557543

enquiries@careaftercombat.org

Website

Facebook

Description

Care After Combat is a veterans charity providing support to those within the Criminal Justice System. On notification of a veteran in custody, CAC will make contact with the individual and, if in a prison we have full access to, will interview them on a face to face basis and identify their needs and requirements. This may range from practical support in obtaining training for employment, signposting for accommodation or finance or substance misuse liaison to complex mental health support. With our links to NHS England, mental health support is provided to those directly affected by service related trauma. Support is offered from point of sentence until release and then up to a year post release through a volunteer mentor scheme. Whilst in custody, veterans will be invited to attend monthly group forums which are held to promote community but also have a psycho-educational  direction to assist in addressing offending behaviour. These forums take place within the prisons and may also just be used as a good get together over a cup of tea and a biscuit. This provides a sense of wellbeing and camaraderie. Additional to the full service, we also offer a remote service whereby veterans are supported through letter and phone. All veterans who sign up to the service whilst in custody are entitled to receive a wellbeing pack, which was developed during COVID and has continued. This contains fact based articles, puzzles, jokes, advice, exercises and letters from others. It has been proven to greatly improve the MH of veterans within custody. We currently operate in over 70 prisons across England and Wales providing both full and remote services.. Over the entire prison system we support upwards of 500 veterans at any one time.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

Contact

Mark Hill MBE

07511111399

Email

Description

Catterick Garrison’s Armed Forces and Veterans iHub welcomes everyone. The information Hub (iHub) is open every Monday morning offering tea and toast, coffee and a chat. The iHub offers a space to relax, mix with like-minded people, and make new friends offering advice and information.

Our Garrison iHub offers day trips, visits and outward-bound activities such as mountain biking, hiking and walks, metal detecting, fishing, virtual reality workshops, photography, flying drones, model making, board games and much more.

Equally, our iHub offers employability advice and workshops supporting those seeking employment with continued professional development courses, CV workshops, industry visits, advice and information.

Our Garrison iHub works in collaboration with many other organisations, we are stronger together.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA; NHS; DWP; Local Authority;  Garrison HQ; 4X SO2 Transition Officer; HIVE; AWS;  Age Concern;  Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club Admin; Local Mayor; Veterans at Ease; Police; Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Contact

Jope Tikoisuva

07803759929

Email

Website

Description

VETERANS BREAKFAST,

HELP FOR HOMELESS VETERANS,

VETERANS WALKS,

ONE 2 ONE COUNSELLING,

THE VETERANS ALLOTMENT PROJECT

WELFARE ADVICE

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Finola Pickwell

finola.pickwell@adferiad.org

0300 777 2259

http://www.changestepwales.co.uk

Facebook

Description

Change Step offers effective support for veterans, their families and carers in Wales – enabling them to access vital support services and tackle serious stress and related issues.

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

David Tindale
Director

dave@changingstepnortheast.org.uk

07713 738236

info@changingstepnortheast.org.uk

www.changingstepnortheast.org.uk

Facebook

Description

At our Centre we have a Kitchen, Bathroom, Lounge/Drop In, Computer Suite and a Veterans Project called Veterans Military Crafts. There is no cost at all for tea, coffee, snacks etc plus free internet access, and all of our training courses are provided free of charge. We currently have access to over 1000 Educational and Vocational Courses and we are part on the Online Centres Network.

Other features include

• Military Mental Health First Aid qualified staff
• A separate Support Group called Crook Friendship Circle who meet on a Tuesday and Friday with the assistance of CAB and ROAD.
• Employability Courses in conjunction with Back to Back Careers CIC.
• Access to the local DWP Armed Forces Champions, Local Council Armed Forces Champions.
• Close liaison with Durham Constabulary on Safeguarding and Vulnerable cases.
• Craft groups
• Outings and group visits to various locations throughout the year.

Delivery Partners in support

Local TRBL Branch, Shelter 4 Forces, Back to Back Careers, Veterans Radio Net, Homegroup/Stonham (Housing and Support Services), Save Our Soldier (working Partnership National Military Charity providing Therapies and Interventions for PTSD related Issues).

Contact

Jacqui Nicholson

jacqui.nicholson@sportingforce.org

07834370780

https://sportingforce.org/

Facebook

Description

Free breakfast- welfare advice, mentoring 1030 to 1200

1200 onwards activities, trips and events

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA

Contact

Nigel Seaman

07429439766

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Founded by former prison officer and army veteran Nigel Seaman, Combat2Coffee is a community interest start-up founded in 2018 which aims to:
– Create safe community and charity-led spaces within its coffee shops where veterans, families and those struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues can go to feel supported and connected.
– Educate communities and families on de-escalation strategies and techniques when engaging with individuals with disabilities and trauma-related mental health conditions.
– Reform ex-offender reintegration and improve positive outcomes via its Coffee Roasting and Barista Prisoner Rehabilitation Training Programme.
– Improve sustainability and quality of coffee across the U.K. via its direct trade branded Brazilian coffee and economies of scale achieved by wholesale trade.
Through the use of branded coffee, a strategic high street presence, pop-up caravan coffee shops, B2B engagement and its Coffee Roasting and Barista Prisoner Rehabilitation Training Programme – Combat2Coffee aims to deliver and support charitable causes, veterans and those suffering from mental health issues locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, Local Authority

Contact

David Devenney
Operations Manager

0141 237 8830

dave@communityveteranssupport.org

allana@communityveteranssupport.org

www.communityveteranssupport.org

Facebook

Description

We are a Drop In support centre for veterans, we provide free tea and coffee and a daily hot lunch, along with a range of activities and outings.
Holistic and complementary therapies available in sensory room. Our centre also provides basic advice and assistance in benefits, housing, pensions, debt and employment. We also provide an outreach service for veterans.

Delivery Partners in support

ASAP, SSAFA, Glasgow Help for Heroes, Fares4Free, Combat Stress, Rocks2Recovery, Citizens Advice, Glasgow Social Work services, Glasgow Housing Association, SACRO.

Contact

Steve Bomford

07973 620968

steve@companyofmakers.com

Description

Company of Makers exists to support Veterans and their families who are struggling on civvy street no matter how long ago they left the armed forces.

We host a podcast featuring members of the armed forces community with fascinating stories to tell, a programme of online talks featuring authors, journalists, poets and musicians with a strong connection to the armed forces and a range of online workshops including drawing, photography and writing.

Feel free to contact us if you have any question or want to find out more about our podcasts, talks and workshops.

Failing that, you can always sign up to our newsletter and get all the latest news direct to your inbox.

We’re funded by the RNRMC and Armed Forces Covenant amongst others.

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Paul Gooderson

07447912680

Email

Faceboook

Description

Delivery Partners in support

We have a range of delivery partners attending from SSAFA, RBL. CGL, PTSD Resolution, Age Concern, NHS AFN Kent Sussex and Medway

Contact

Matthew Cole

07842 000476

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Working in liaison with Medical and other Veteran agencies, we aim to provide a service which improves and enhances the lives of military Veterans and their families by –

•  assisting with the transition from military life to that on “civvy street”,
•  mitigating the devastating effects of military PTSD
•  providing an essential, peer specific, social arena
• monthly families breakfast club

We provide a safe and open space which utilises essential Peer support whilst at the same time being able to offer  a more tailored, individual  therapeutic support and counselling service for those requiring it.

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Paul Parker

crowlandafvbc@gmail.com

07719619178

Find us on Facebook

Description

Safe and secure venue for a great breakfast and chin wag with like-minded people. Back to the tribe.

Delivery Partners in support

• TRBL
• NHS
• Local Authority

Contact

Mike Smith

07419342876

Email

Website

Description

Our Military Veterans Football Team training every week at Curzon Ashton FC. The session is FREE of charge to players and is on the 3G pitch at The Tameside Stadium.

From the weekly sessions, the team also play regular friendly fixtures and are entering a monthly FA sanctioned league for the 2023/24 season.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, Local Authority

Contact

Jonathan Day

07377736517

Email

Facebook

Description

A safe, friendly and warm environment where veterans can talk to each other. We offer support and signpost them to other agencies of which I have good contacts in the region. There are free hot drinks and biscuits so very welcoming for those who come in for a quick chat or for advice.
AFVBC Downham Market on the Second Saturday of every month, from 1015-1215 in the Downham & Clackclose Conservative Club, Eagle House, Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DH

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, DWP

Contact

Elaine Danaher

07821 806783

elaineafd@gmail.com

Facebook

Description

We offer help and support to veterans and their families, who are suffering mental trauma from past and present military conflicts. We have light refreshments, a very relaxed atmosphere and plenty of Military banter!

Delivery Partners in support

Holistic Therapist, The Royal British Legion, Combat Stress, Veterans UK, The Warrior Programme

Contact

Andrew Cammiss

0191 5815677

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Primarily a Mental Health Charity providing Counselling and peer support groups.

Social inclusion – we have monthly trips, coffee mornings, a breakfast club, we are building a sensory garden which veterans can get involved in.

Help with practical issues including, fuel and food poverty, financial issues, housing, employment.

We have an in house substance misuse practitioner who also offers holistic therapies.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, NHS, Local Authority, Walking With The Wounded

Contact

Paul Grief

Description

To provide a speak easy and point of contact for Veterans (all arms)
Work with Veterans that need welfare advice mentoring, or contacting to the right agencies.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

Contact

Lee Wallis

07874 863957

www.foundation92.co.uk

lee.wallis@foundation92.co.uk

Description

Welfare. Fitness. Healthy Lifestyles. Job Search Skills. Mentoring. Physical Activity.

Delivery Partners in support

Walking with the Wounded, Pennine Trust, Job Centre Plus, Local Employers

Contact

Bernard Stonestreet
bernard@esvh99100.onmicrosoft.com

01424 446292
07884 263824

Ian Boyle

esvh99100@esvh99100.onmicrosoft.com

https://www.eastsussexveteranshub.co.uk/

Facebook

Description

A comprehensive package of well being and coping for Veterans, particularly for those with PTSD and mental ill-health.

A single point of contact for any issues.

Saturday meetings include Breakfast and Brunch. Weekdays internal café open.

Delivery Partners in support

East Sussex Recovery Alliance (ESRA), SSAFA Hastings & Rother Division, SSAFA (Veterans in Criminal Justice system), TILS (SE), STAR (Drug & Alcohol Abuse Centre, Hastings), MHFA England, Hastings Voluntary Action (HVA), Hastings Borough Council (Housing), National Probation Service (ES), Help for Heroes

Contact

Jason Lloyd

01942318046

Email

Website

Description

We offer mainly shared accommodation in Wigan areas for risk of homeless and homeless veterans that require some additional support.
Our partners include local and national organisations in order to assist the clients to a better position in their lives than coming to ourselves.
We provide affordable supported accommodation solutions for vulnerable veterans alongside supporting well being and educational programmes, promoting integration, resettlement, health and employ-ability.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice, Local Authority

Contact

John Williams

07508172429

johnwilliams990@msn.com

Description

We offer a relaxed place to meet and talk with fellow Veterans. Breakfast and refreshments.

We have an Armed Forces Champion on-site every week offering help with, among other things, job search, housing, education, medical services,  social services and general help and support where and when required.

All services are provided free of charge to all serving and Veterans of all of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.

Delivery Partners in support

TRBL, Local Authority

Contact

Debra Dickson

0141 814 4534

Website

debra.dickson@erskine.org.uk

Facebook

Twitter– @erskinecharity

Instagram- @erskineveteranscharity

LinkedIn

Description

We aim to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of veterans in the community, providing the opportunity to engage with people who have shared experiences and history, learn new skills, explore a number of interests and access support services. We provide free tea and coffee plus a daily hot lunch option. Transport provision available.

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Dorinda Wolfe Murray

0207 730 7545

enquiries@firstlighttrust.co.uk

www.firstlighttrust.co.uk

Facebook

Description

The hubs are open 5 or 6 days a week, and are a mix of coffee bar/hub/curiosity shop.  All members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services as well as those of the local community are welcome.  The coffee is superb, the cakes home made and the tea available in mugs; all are welcome whether for company and a chat or more specific support.

Delivery Partners in support

Support varies in each location but includes Citizens Advice, Fares4Free, NHS (TILS), NHS A&E, Police, Probation Service, Social Services, SSAFA and TRBL.

Contact

Tony Codling

07983 569546

Email

Website

Description

Delivery Partners in support

Citizens Advice, Local Authority

Contact

Rick Harrington

01159 220320

info@forces.org.uk

rick@forces.org.uk

www.forces.org.uk

Facebook

Description

Forces in the Community is a local charity committed to supporting ex-service personnel, reservists and their families to reach their full potential. The charity supports the veterans and their families, who are often disadvantaged and at a point of crisis in their lives. We provide a community focal point. The aim is to transform lives. Services include:

• Tailored employment guidance including CV, interview techniques and job search
• Mental health support and counselling
• In-house training courses
• Housing advice and assistance
• Welfare support
• Debt and finance signposting
• Prison work and offender support
• Mentoring and Befriending
• Community outreach services
• Peer led community centre

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Len Chappell

len.chappell@forcesonline.org.uk

https://www.forcesonline.org.uk/virtual-hub/

Facebook

Description

The virtual Hub which you can find on the first page of Google using the key word virtual-hub, or on the top menu of https://www.forcesonline.org.uk is a drop in service which provides a contact service for veteran’s all over the UK via our extensive contact system on the website, and also through the https://www.forcesonline.org.uk/virtual-hub The service is part of Forces Online CIO whose motto is Helping Veteran’s and their Families wherever we can. See https://www.forcesonline.org.uk/mission-statement

Delivery Partners in support

PTSD Resolution, SSAFA, RBL, Minds At War, Dudes and Dogs, some of the Veteran’s hubs and Breakfast Clubs and we have a Friendship Team which is headed up by a Therapist with 25 years’ experience.

Contact

Calum Osborne
Nottingham Forest Community Trust

0115 982 4334
07887 615182

calum.osborne@nottinghamforest.co.uk

claire.henson@nottinghamforest.co.uk

www.nottinghamforestcommunitytrust.co.uk

Facebook

Description

Supporting Nottinghamshire Veterans to lead a more healthy and connected life through a range of open access physical and social activities that brings veterans and support services together.

Delivery Partners in support

ABF Soldier’s Charity, Forces in the Community, Nottinghamshire County Council, Career Transition Partnership, SSAFA, Royal British Legion, Royal Air Force Association.

Contact

Morevain Martin

07541777559

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

The provision of social opportunities and group. These include:
Fortnightly brunch club free to members
Weekly line dancing group and Carpet bowling group
Fortnightly Craft and Model making groups
Monthly bus trips to places of interest as chosen by the members

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

Contact

GMC Manager

Lisa-Joy Peake

Email

GMC Assistants

Charley Silvester

Shelly Stammers

Email

07866 075074

Facebook

Description

The ‘Gordon Messenger Centre – Enabling a More Resilient RM Family’ (GMC) is an MOD facility, situated outside the wire, opposite CTCRM; geographically convenient for those locally-based, whilst providing the opportunity to enhance existing CTCRM-events attracting the wider Corps-family.

A New Hub for the entire Royal Marines Family. Situated just on the other side of the road from CTCRM.

The centre will support serving Royal Marines, Veterans, their families and the wider RM Community through a variety of events, activities and groups. Some of these are regular activities, others are based on want and demand.

These include:

• Coffee Mornings

• Family Groups supported by Aggies Pastoral Workers

• Play Groups and a rolling calendar to celebrate annual events

• Kings Camp during the school holidays

• Social events inc Jewellery Making, Fitness Classes, wellbeing days, baby massage, Lego workshops

• Veterans Café

• Veterans Craft mornings and wellbeing

• Drop-In sessions with the Navel Childrens Charity, Vets UK and National Families Federation

• Military Wives Choir

• ‘Who Let The Dads Out’ monthly meet up

Delivery Partners in support

RMA, SSAFA, NCC, Naval Family Federation, Aggies Weston, TRBL

Contact

Matthew Evans

07789978894

Email

Description

A Drop-In Centre for the whole Armed Forces Community that will offer Welfare advice, access to Armed Forces Charities & local Community Organisations . Refreshments provided.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

Contact

Paula Massey

07811591771

paula@guardiansforheroes.org.uk

Description

1st Environmentally conscious, veterans hub in RCT, helping veterans, mental health, and wellbeing & PTSD through woodwork, Arts & Crafts using pre-loved materials.

Donations of mobility equipment, wood, clothing and furniture are donated to Guardians For Heroes to help veterans.

GFH have available its first Mobile support vehicle, to help 24/7

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority; RCT Liaison officers; Balfour Beatty; Transport for Wales; Buchanan Trust; Valley Veterans; Rhondda Hubs for Veterans; Woody’s Lodge

Contact

Timothy Sturges

07933 880048

Email

Facebook

Description

Guitars for Veterans delivers a structured professional guitar training program of 26 weeks of lessons and a free guitar on completing Grade 1 with Trinity College. By facilitating weekly groups, the support is there when its needed and members are supported to build their confidence, whilst developing their own support network. We assist those that served by seeking donations of used or new guitars, together with financial support for equipment and core costs.
The project provides ‘brave spaces’ within the community. Groups are run by volunteers who understand many of the issues faced by our Veterans. The project works closely with professionals to support issues raised by those attending. It also provides the veterans with an opportunity or chance to join others, to learn a new skill, and to get together with a purpose in a supported and safe environment.
Working in partnership with organisations such as Woody’s Lodge, Veterans Hubs, Boots on the Ground and Mental Health Matters – Wales, ensures that the Veterans attending the groups are signposted to services which can meet their individual needs when they need it.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

Contact

Alex Sansom

Email

01303 853393

Website

Description

Open to all.

Combined Folkestone and Cheriton Drop-In

Tea and coffee and biscuits.

Advice and support from DWP, Council Welfare Officers, Housing Officers, TRBL, Poppy Factory, and RBLI.

Delivery Partners in support

• TRBL
• DWP
• Local Authority

Contact

Matthew Rugman

07512 236483

Email

Facebook

Facebook – AMBUSH

Description

We are a Not For Profit Organisation supported by local goverment and military charities/organisations for Veteran Adventure training & woodland activities Co founded by Matthew Rugman and James ‘Thomo’ Thompson governed by a non exec committee from varying supporting partners . We combine service elements of physical challenges at differing levels to improve Physical and mental wellbeing by bringing together veterans and serving personnel for commeraderie mentoring and goal setting activities ie MTB, hill walks/hiking, paddle boarding kayaking map reading survival techniques and other adventurous activities & events.
We refer to other welfare and mental health organisations such as RBL Ssafa VOS speeding up the process of assistance for those who serve and have served our great nation.
The woodland training would include coppacing clearing woodland for re growth wild life encouragement rural fencing charcoal burning etc Are a few of the things on offer .
Working with existing groups such Slindon National Trust, W Sussex CC Arundel Town Council Arundel RBL Veterans Outreach Support Havant Borough Council Havant Veterans Support Hub/Drop in Havant & Chichester Serving Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club and other members of ASDIC.
A non exec committee has been established from the above along side local business’s Governance service providers and supporting partners to drive the project forward.
A. Adventure/Woodland activity
M. Mental health & Welfare
B. Body Promoting Physical well being
U. Utilizing outdoor activitys
S. Service providers & Veteran peers
H. Help & Assistance

CHALLENGE-INSPIRE-ACHIEVE

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority

Contact

Andrew Powell

07411 240788

andrew@healthierheroes.org.uk

Healthier Heroes CIC

Facebook 

Description

We offer support to all members of the Armed Forces, providing advice, support, guidance and signposting to all veterans.

Delivery Partners in support

Royal British Legion, TILS, East Lancashire Care Foundation Trust, Duke of Lancaster’s Regimental Charity, Burnley Football Club

Contact

Kerry Urquhart
07816 282990
kerry@helpasquaddie.org.uk

Facebook

Description

A very casual get together consisting of a bacon buttie and a hot drink

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, Walking With The Wounded, Local Housing & Poppy Factory

Contact

Sean Gane

01432260656

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

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We offer an advice and information service – this ranges from providing a brew/wet/tea, to the correct phone number for a service or assisting a family with the burial of a Veteran.

We also have a ‘hot-desk’ this is for other agencies to use in-conjunction with our users or their own, as an example one organisation running a monthly clinic is the DWP (Veteran team) They offer advice and guidance on benefits, pensions often helping the Veteran or family member obtain financial assistance they otherwise would not know of.

We have a Veteran specific NHS Nurse, she is here to talk over mental health problems and support people at all stages of their journey, all done in a friendly informal but professional manner.

We pride ourselves with being able to ‘join the dots’ and take out as much of the red tape as possible.

Being Veteran run, we have a wide range of shared experience and understanding. Hopefully making the journey as smooth as possible, in which ever direction they are travelling.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, NHS, DWP, Local Authority, RFEA – DMWS – Art4Vets – local employment agencies – Dementia Awareness – H4H – local therapeutic services – YSS – Turning Point

Contact

01432 279 364

saxonhall11@gmail.com

https://www.hvsg.rocks/

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Description

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Ian Ridley

07594 558 761

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Oxfordshire locally based Veterans support group: for Veterans, Reservists and their families.

Delivery Partners in support

RBL, SSAFA, Veterans Agency, Thames Valley Police, H4H, Rethink

Contact

Donna Armstrong

Alexander McAnespie

07498378563/4

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Our service is mobile and outreach based – i.e we travel to the veterans to offer them welfare advice, assist them with housing, employment, training, practical and financial assistance.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, DWP, Local Authority

Contact

Paul Gooderson

07595987646

crawley-afvbc@outlook.com

Facebook

Description

We provide a safe environment for veterans and their families to meet socially.  The Drop-in acts as a signposting organisation.  We coordinate veterans with  needs to our partner support agencies and charities who are able to help them directly or we work with them to get connected to agencies who are able to help.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, RBLR, NHS, DWP, Local Authority, WWTW, OP COURAGE, Sussex Community Transport, Alzheimer’s Society, Barclays Military Veteran Outreach, Nuffield Health, Sussex Fire Brigade

Contact

Paul Matson

01482 534483

Email

Website

Facebook 

Veterans Village

Description

Walk-In support for veterans and their families with all needs including transition, financial support with housing, training, mentoring and well-being support. Travel support to training and health & well-being activities.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, RBL, HVSL, Citizens Advice, NHS & Local CCG, Regional Armed Forces Forum.

Contact

Twiggy Roberts

07801493956

twiggy@hxmotors.com

Description

At the moment we are a drop-in centre for Veterans to grab a coffee and be around like-minded people, with our close connection with 4 local Veteran charities we have been able to get Veterans the right help when needed just by opening up over a coffee.

We are in the process of getting planning permission to build a bigger workshop which will have far more facilities to look after veterans and train them in mechanical engineering getting them NVQs.

We will also house an on-site mental health nurse so veterans in their hour of need can get immediate help.

The new facility has so much potential for further help for veterans and we believe this will be the first of its like in the UK

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority

Contact

Michele Rees

01554 757957

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Links provides support for the armed forces community and blue light teams living in Carmarthenshire. They are able to access all the activities available at Links. Additionally, for those who live in rural areas or are socially isolated,  can be provided with befriending buddy telephone calls, outreach NAAFI mornings or breakfast clubs which are held in various locations throughout Carmarthenshire on a monthly basis.

What we do

A range of supported indoor and outdoor activities

NAAFI style meetings throughout Carmarthenshire

Welfare and benefit signposting and support

Buddying/Befriending Scheme

Welfare Support

Why Attend?
For any of the following:

Reduce isolation by meeting up with others with similar experiences and military backgrounds

To assist with the transition into civvy street

To receive support with any mental ill health you may be experiencing

To learn new skills, build confidence and self esteem

For support with moving back into work and volunteering opportunities

Signposting to other organisations who may be able to help you

Who Can Join?

Anyone who has served in the military, family members of a veteran and all Blue Light service personnel.

Anyone who is experiencing mental ill health

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

Contact

Ian Neville

07728 760246

Email

Website

Facebook – Littlehampton

Facebook – Bognor Regis

Description

Our primary function is to offer the opportunity for veterans and other members of the military family the opportunity to get together for a brew and a chat. Don’t be shy simply turn up introduce yourself to one of the team. let us know your connection to the military family and simply pull up a sandbag. We Offer a bottomless brew that you can make a donation if you can afford to or  if times are tight, simply grab a brew and crack on. we have no formal membership forms but you will be expected to have a connection to the military in a significant way. https://www.littlehamptonafvbc.org.uk/about/

Welfare – “Firmis Firmamentum” support without prejudice. In addition to the breakfast and banter we operate theLiVeS project as our welfare arm provided by our armed forces champions (trained by the NHS armed ForcesNetwork) and community connectors project volunteers (advice on health & wellbeing). You can get in touch at anytime or speak to any of the admin team during a club meeting to advise us of a personal welfare need or as an advocate for another veteran/ member of the military family. We make one promise which is to “try and help”, if we are unable to help, we will do our best to signpost to a relevant organisation that can. Our welfare support is available to all members of the military family and not exclusively for club members. We have created links with multiple service charities, and we have forged a trusted relationship with the local authorities working together with their armed forces champions to ensure veterans needs are addressed and any veteran that comes to the attention of the local authority will also be signposted to us for peer-to-peer support. We also are the founding member of The Southern Veterans Hubs WhatsApp group which is an ever-growing informal network of representatives from other veterans’ groups and professionals across the region where we can get advice or assistance at moment’s notice to ensure no one falls between the cracks. “Collaboration not Competition” is central to our ability to get the job done.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, RBL, BLESMA, Blind Veterans, NHS Armed forces Network, Crimsham Veterans Hub. Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester (VAAC).

Contact

Pauline Cherrington

0131 660 5537

07443 878993

pauline@lvc.scot

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

We provide person-centric advice and support to Veterans and their families throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians through our ‘drop-in’ centre and external events and activities. We are located in Dalkeith, Midlothian, where we have been since 2009.  The support we provide covers a wide range of issues, not least challenges associated with service and transition into civilian life, particularly amongst those who have suffered and/or been disadvantaged as a result of their service including, male Veterans, female Veterans, LGBT+ Veterans, non-UK and Commonwealth Veterans and families of Veterans. We are signed up to Fighting with Pride’s Pride in Veterans Standards. We have a small team of dedicated staff readily available to tackle any challenges that present, however minor or complex. We are also a Warm Hub offering free Wi-Fi, TV, digital access, hot drinks and meals every weekday to help those struggling financially with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and with social isolation and loneliness. We organise various sporting and social events and activities which provide the opportunity to create new friendships, rekindle old ones and indulge in some military banter. We have something for everyone at Lothians Veterans Centre; our events and activities are a great source of enjoyment.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS Lothian, Veterans UK, Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP), Fares4Free, Veterans First Point, Rock2Recovery, Scottish Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders UK (SACRO), Midlothian Council, Edinburgh Council, Combat Stress, SMART Veterans, Thistle, SSAFA, Poppyscotland, Horseback UK, Help4Heroes, Forces Children Scotland, Forces Employment Charity, Legion Scotland, Community Veterans Support, Police Scotland Veterans Champions, DWP Veterans Champion, Veterans Café Edinburgh, Who Dares Cares, Stand Easy Productions, Dalkeith RBLS, RAFA Edinburgh and Lothians, Cyrenians, DMWS, Defence Garden Service, CAPS Veterans Advocacy, Erskine, Fighting with Pride, Edinburgh Napier University, SAMH, Unforgotten Forces, Age Scotland Veterans’ Project, Scottish Veterans Residences, Walking with the Wounded, RMA, Shared Parenting Scotland, WRNS Association, RNA, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Solicitors for the Armed Forces Community in Scotland

Contact

Craig Leach

07946085565

craig.leach@mashuk.org.uk

Website

Facebook

Description

Provision of Hubs providing support and assistance for Veterans, those serving and their dependents in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

We offer a range of drop-in games, events, and activities through the hubs, which are run weekly and monthly. This ensures that all members of the armed forces, veterans, those currently serving, and their dependents can access a safe, social space where they can enjoy friendship and support.

General support and assistance are available within the hubs, with close links to our support partners. Support is also available after leaving the service, with housing issues, health issues, entitlements, access to education and training, and general health and welfare support.

There are strong links to the local Breakfast Club’s regimental associations and the Defence School of Transport.

Delivery Partners in support

Armed Forces Covenant-East Riding of Yorkshire Council, SSAFA, Citizens Advice Bureau,  Foundation, ERYC Health and Well-Being

Contact

Jeff Walters

Email

07785787875

Website

Description

Armed Forces & Veterans Hub

Enjoy a chat, banter and a brew with like-minded people in a safe and friendly environment.

Support and signposting are available with our network of support organisations and charities as well as the local authority.

Monthly breakfast club – Breakfast in a warm and friendly atmosphere back to the tribe with plenty of banter with the occasional raffle. Trips out. Help if needed.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, Local Authority

Contact

Ian Jones

07900621810

ian4rothwest@gmail.com

ian.jones@rotherhammcvc.org.uk

rotherhammcvc.org.uk/

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Andrew Ball

andrew.ball@rotherhammcvc.org.uk

Description

We offer friendly help and advice to serving and ex-service military personnel on a wide range of issues such as healthcare, housing, employment, benefits and general comradeship for those who are feeling isolated. A free cup of tea and biscuits plus activities.

Delivery Partners in support

The Royal British Legion Advice and Information Team, SSAFA & NOVA every week.

Contact

Andy Brown

03330 338338

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Mission Motorsport is the Forces’ Motorsport Charity and is the Forces’ competent authority for motorsport as a recovery activity.  The Charity aids in the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military service including spouses, families and carers, by providing opportunities to race, retrain and recover through motorsport, the motor industry and beyond.  Through account managers and dedicated career managers, the Charity has helped over 2000 veterans find work through various outreach and employer engagement programs.

Mission Motorsport’ s motto is “Race Retrain Recover” and it is a Royal Foundation (the charitable trust of the Prince and Princess of Wales) and Endeavour Fund supported initiative.  A Service Charity and a member of the Confederation of Service Charities, the Charity has an award winning collaborative model of working with government and the other service charities and is funded by the Government’s Positive Pathways program, The Soldiers’ Charity (the Army Benevolent Fund), the Forces’ Trust and the Greenwich Hospital as well as by industry partners and independent fundraising.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS

Contact

0161 494 1515

0800 0025574

Susan McCormack

susan@mode.me.uk

info@moderehabilitation.com

Website

Facebook

Description

We are a mental health charity that offers psychological and psychosocial supports to the Armed Forces Community and their families and carers through counselling and mental health intervention. We provide a single point of access to counselling and support through a range of psychological therapy services and mental health treatments that are tailored to individual’s unique needs.

We provide 1 to 1 counselling, family counselling, group counselling, and various mental health workshops including a “Resilience to Civilian Life” programme which helps veterans with their transition into the civilian world, and the “Lakeside Project” which provides counselling and mental health services at a beautiful location in the heart of a nature reserve for those who do not feel comfortable in a traditional, clinical counselling setting.

Our services our delivered both in person, by telephone, and online.

We also operate a drop-in service 3 days per week and have a 24/7 helpline for immediate support and crisis intervention.

Mental health is a crucial element in our lives, interconnected with everything we do and everything we are, which is why our team at Mode Rehabilitation strive to make a positive difference in each person’s life and to provide services that improve mental well-being, quality of life, and generate resilient communities.

Delivery Partners in support

The Veterans Foundation, Victim Support, Northwest Ambulance, NHS, Royal British Legion, SSAFA, Local Authority, Walking with the Wounded, Disability Stockport, Criminal Justice System, BLESMA, Tarmac, Gerrards, DWP, Veterans into Logistics, Operation Re-Org, Local schools, University of Manchester.

Contact

Stuart Glover

01524 412125

Email

Website

Description

Morecambe FC Community Sports are proud to have made our pledge and signed the Armed Forces Covenant to demonstrate our commitment to the Veterans Community. We are also a key member of the district’s Armed Forces Covenant Partnership.

We support our Veterans community by providing a regular monthly coffee morning ( last Wednesday of every month) at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium in Morecambe. Drop in for a brew, a butty and a chat with like-minded people.

We also have a number of partners attending who can offer advice on benefits, housing, mental health , addiction, financial management, employment and training, all done in an informal, safe space

 Our dedicated Veterans Project Officer works with local community partners to organise and deliver range of activities open to all our veterans, blue light services, and their families. These include social evenings, walk and talk, curry night, with more to planned.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, SSAFA, RBL, Lancaster City Council, Lancashire Adult learning, Red Rose Recovery, Healthier Heroes, RAFA, DWP, Duke of Lancaster Regiment, Lancashire constabulary, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.

Contact

Sebastian Edwards-Beech

07445693887

Email

Facebook

Description

We are a local support/ peer group for veterans and their families, offering a free weekly Thursday meet up.

We offer excursions out to help combat isolation and mental health issues and have access to a local charity mobility bus to collect any veterans unable to attend due to transport or mobility issues.

We have professionals and experts that give advice on a range of veteran specific affairs and the means and connections to signpost our veterans to the direct sources of care, help and advice.

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority

Contact

Barbara Holder

Email

07485917855

Description

The Veterans engagement service is commissioned by the National Probation service to specifically support and gain outcomes for Veterans/ex armed forces on probation. The Veterans engagement officers receive referrals from the probation service and complete assessments to identify the needs of the person on probation. We then refer into services such as Armed Forces drop in’s and Breakfast clubs, The Veterans nomination scheme, The Fighting Chance, Tils, DWP Armed Forces Team and SSAFA to name a few. We are engaged in The London Armed Forces Network and the Armed Forces Covenant. Nacro have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, committing to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority

Contact

David Watkins

07735301163

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

We are Open every Thursday 15:00-19:00 at Newport stadium NP19 4PT come and join us for a brew our last session at Newport Stadium will be 22nd December we will then move to Clarence place NP19 7AA and open every Saturday 1000-1200
*Full disabled access and parking.
-Benefits and PIP support available with the DWP armed forces Champion.
-Access to free match day tickets with Newport County AFC and Newport RFC!
-Opportunities to meet the players for autographs and pictures!
-War pension and AFCS support and advise
-Free training and employment support
-Activity’s and family days out
-NVH Allotment is now open to veterans and their families please contact us for more information
-Housing support and food hampers available.
-Psychotherapist counselling appointments are now available.
-We now have Newport live membership which will allow access to Gym, Swim and Tennis Court hire available to Veterans and their families, this will require signing up to our free membership which offers exclusive access to this service and match day tickets and other free activities. An additional form is required to be completed and an induction to access the gym facilities an email is then sent out to confirm when your membership is active.

Delivery Partners in support

TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

Contact

Darren ‘Badger’ Edge

07950463056

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

Noon Cregg is a non profit organisation, and we aim to help all veterans, from all services. No matter how you served or who you served with. Readjust to civilian life the natural way. Whatever your Military or Civil Service has been, Noon Cregg offers a peaceful retreat and plenty for you to do to help you readjust.

Noon Cregg is surrounded by beautiful rugged Cornish coastline, prehistoric stone circles and ancient woodlands. This part of Cornwall boasts plenty to see and do whilst also enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. From surfing and snorkelling with Badger who is a local legend, to fishing or hiking, there’s something for everyone.

Delivery Partners in support

The Veterans’ Charity, Phoenix Heroes, NHS, Local Authority

Contact

Stephen Staley
07889 435730

northbucksveterans@gmx.co.uk

northbucksveterans.wordpress.com

Facebook

Description

Meetings are held with the aim that people can come along for a chat and get help and advice from their fellow veterans and members of various organisations. Tea, Coffee & biscuits provided free.

Delivery Partners in support

Help for Heroes, Veterans UK (Veterans Welfare Service), The Royal British Legion.

Contact

Melissa Worboys

07533846338

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

North Lincolnshire Council has a dedicated Armed Forces Hub to support all of our Armed Forces Community, the hub is at 186 High Street in Scunthorpe.
The hub aims to support all members of the armed forces community with wrap around care, whether that be in relation to health, housing, employment or access to social activities or volunteering opportunities.
The hub is supported by an experienced covenant officer as well as external partnerships together with voluntary community sector groups who are all able to provide expert information advice and support to the whole of the armed forces community.
It has a vibrant community with lots of activities taking place each week.

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority, Care After Combat, WWTW, TRBL, Op Nova

Contact

Kevin Martin

07818445739

Email

Website

Facebook

Description

We offer peer support activities through drumming and flute. We provide music lessons and also information advice and guidance should anyone need any further support.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, Trafford Veterans

Contact

Op Courage Admin,

E: opcourage@berkshire.nhs.uk

T: 0118 904 7222

Description

A quiet, safe space, aimed at providing access to Veteran informed mental health and wellbeing support, to those struggling to engage with mainstream groups. No appointment is needed, just turn up. Open to anyone connected to the Armed Forces Community, whether Serving, Veteran, Family or Carer.

Aiming to break down the barriers to allow you to take the next step on your recovery journey, whilst obtaining confidential advice and support from a small number of Veteran specific services.

This is a Co-produced facility with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, supported by Buckinghamshire County Council.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Local Authority, Veterans Welfare Service, NHS Social Prescribers, NHS Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversion Service

Contact

Terry Morley

terry.morley@groundwork.org.uk

07973 252373

www.groundwork.org.uk/hubs/greatermanchester/

Facebook

Description

Operation Re-Org / Groundwork GM

Groundwork Greater Manchester is at the heart of delivering bespoke Armed Forces support across Greater Manchester. As a business, we have employed two dedicated Armed Forces officers. They provide tailored employment support and guidance to the Armed Forces Community with particular emphasis on vulnerable veterans via Operation Re-Org, which is our Veterans Programme. Since its conception 5 years ago, Operation Re-Org has supported 1550 members of the Armed Forces community with a variety of support needs. To enhance our understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces we actively engage at military events and courses, we participate in training events organised by the RBL and the Army HQ NW in Preston. We attend the workshops organised by the Armed Forces Covenant and Cobseo. We work closely with charities and Organisations including The RBL, MVS NCA NHS in GM, Veterans in Communities and Disability Stockport.

Support provided by Operation Re-Org:

Employment and job support; Education and training; IT Support (Zoom Training); Mental health and Referrals; Homelessness/housing; Drug and alcohol support; Legal advice; Health and wellbeing; Emergency support – food deliveries, 2200 meals to 112 beneficiaries; Food Parcels and Shopping; Benefit and Pension advice; Finance and debt advice; Home energy savings; Volunteering opportunities; Raised £1000 for a memorial bench for all those veterans who had passed away during the pandemic.

Delivery Partners in support

• TRBL
• DWP

Contact

Bryan Meek

Brian Leech

oxfordcityveteransgroup@gmail.com

Facebook

07767 092004

07748 955389

Description

Drop in to connect with agencies and charities offering support and advice.

Refreshments, tea, coffee and biscuits.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS TILS, Veterans UK (Veterans Welfare Service), Royal British Legion, SSAFA, Help 4 Heroes, Rethink, Age UK, seAp/mAf

Contact

Gary Stockton

07894389052

Email

Website

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Description

Phoenix Heroes CIC build communities, we run our own Veteran Carp Angling Club (VCAC) and hold fishing events around the UK on a monthly basis, we use the fisheries as our meet-up hubs and our beneficiaries come from all parts of the UK.  We have a team of Regional Coordinators that cover most counties and they bring our local beneficiaries together within their own areas and arrange regular fishing days/nights.  All of our beneficiaries are given the option to travel to join us to fish some of the best fisheries in the UK and we are aligned with some very good fisheries in France too.

Under our Tackle 4 Heroes project of which has now gone national, we are able to kit out our veterans with free fishing equipment so they can come and join us on our fishing events, we look after the families too.  We are one of the fastest growing active veteran organisations in the UK under our VCAC initiative and receiving some fantastic support from within the fishing industry.  Within our community, our beneficiaries can access the other services that we provide outside of fishing/community building from employment networking and mental health support.

Delivery Partners in support

Help for Heroes, SSAFA, Project Nova, RFEA, Walking With The Wounded, Get Hooked on Fishing and Sporting Force.

Contact

Website

Facebook

Description

We have a team of four staff and regular volunteers (all of whom are from the Veteran community) who can provide a wide range of support which includes:

Employment, Housing Support, Unpaid Carers Support – Including Statutory assessments / liaising with Adult Social Care, Welfare Benefits – PIP applications, AA Applications, Universal Credit, UC50, Blue Badge, Bus Pass etc., Social activities – Brew and Banter, Bingo, Carers support, plus seasonal activities.

Peer support and mentoring – one to one support through weekly phone calls, and face to face appointments. Information, advice, and guidance. Improved pathways for veterans to create wider support around the city.

We work with a range of organisations to holistically support a Veteran and their family to achieve goals and set aspirations for their future.

Delivery Partners in support

We work in partnership with Plymouth City Council, SSAFA, Help for Heroes, Royal British Legion, Blind Veterans, Blesma, Battling On, Smart Savings, Op Nova, Op Courage, Defence Medical Welfare Service, RNA, The Royal Marines Charity, Naval Childrens Charity, Shelter, Livewell Southwest, Department of Working Pensions Armed Forces Champions.

Improving Lives Plymouth also offer a range of other services including casework alongside Advice Plymouth.

Contact

Darren Steele

07867 446977

Email

Website

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Introduced a weekly wellbeing session for the football team as well as extending training for an extra 30 minutes.
Entered the North West Vets league and organised regular friendless with other veterans teams.
We played a game with the Preston refugees to spread awareness of integration that was televised.
Outreach signposting and welfare service.
Mental Health awareness events at the stadium.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, DWP

Contact

Neil Houlihan

07760391536

nh@ProjectRECCE.org

John Davies

07540400487

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Project RECCE has a simple mission;

To become the number one charity in the UK for veterans wishing to enter employment in the construction and STEM industries.

In partnership with The Royal Foundation, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund and tier one Construction Companies, we are developing a pathway for veterans, focused around a two-week, online course, regardless of previous experience, to acquire suitable skills in preparation for a career in the civilian construction industry. We will then assist them to secure an interview, work trial or site visit with one of our strategic partners in the industry.

We are using our networks of influence to change the way things are done.

Delivery Partners in support

DWP, NHS, Local Authority

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Natasza Telfer

07825954985

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We use the sport of dragonboat racing to support the rehabilitation and the improved quality of life of veterans with a physical, neurological or psychological impairment (inclusive of PTSD) which does not need to be caused by their service. This provides a unique experience through training days and events which are held at various locations around the country, as well as offering a fun, safe community which can be accessed on a continuous basis through social forums in between monthly dates. This also offers up opportunity to become involved in your local dragonboat club and paddling for Great Britain! We can also help with travel costs to access our activity if required once you are registered.

We have had incredibly positive feedback from those we support around improvements in many aspects of their lives, but most prominently around health and great friendships.

Families are extremely welcome to come along as well as unimpaired veterans, and supporters which can spectate or for a small annual donation to the charity, participate in activity.

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Jannette Budd

jannette18@hotmail.com

077885421137

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A welcoming place to meet like-minded people over a good Breakfast and loads of good old fashion service. Banter.

Delivery Partners in support

• SSAFA
• TRBL
• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Local Authority

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Richard Morgan QVRM

07912372624

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Our drop in centre aims to provide a space where comrades and their families of all ages and partnered agencies can come together, forming a network of mutual support.
Including direct and confidential access to support agencies. We also offer a range of creative activities, aimed at improving well-being for individuals and our community as well as simple chat over a coffee.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, NHS, DWP, Local Authority

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Natalie Bale
0370 779 6698
natalie.bale@hants.gov.uk

Membership Secretary

07565 191998

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Friendship, activities/trips out, games/puzzles, tea/coffee/biscuits and a monthly breakfast, learning/development with partner ‘Learning in Libraries’, reminiscence/dementia support with partner ‘Wessex Archives’, IT/digital/job search support with partner ‘Digital Champions’, welfare support with partners SSAFA and Citizens Advice – but most of all: like-minded companionship.

Delivery Partners in support

Hampshire County Council, Learning in Libraries, Wessex Archives, Digital Champions, SSAFA, Citizens Advice.

Contact

Charlie Hobson

charlie@rock2recovery.co.uk

support@rock2recovery.co.uk

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We provide specialist one to one intervention coaching for free to any veteran or close family member throughout the UK and overseas. Coaching is limitless. Being non-clinical we do not assess, diagnose or provide any form of opinion on a clients MH. The client is offered one session only and then has to ask for more directly with the coach. The client decides when to stop. Each client is coached to change the meaning they are making of events or the future in order to change the feeling. The work is content free so there is no requirement to relive trauma.
Sessions last a minimum of one hour on video or 2 face-to-face. Video work allows us to reach a veteran or a family member anywhere in the UK or the world.
The client is coached to independence and to become their own coach.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, ‘Blue Light’ Emergency Services, Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

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David Harris

01797 363888

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Tea, cake and camaraderie. Support and advice if needed from local Council Officers, DWP, AF charities and others.

Delivery Partners in support

RBL, DWP, Local Authority, RBLI, Romney Marsh Community Hub services

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Chris McGrail

01254 508256

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We run a weekly breakfast club every Tuesday morning at the iconic Ewood Park which is the home of Blackburn Rovers FC. Our base within Ewood Park is the Legend Lounge for the first two Tuesdays of each month, then on the third Tuesday we join visit RBL Blackburn Branch based at East Lancashire Cricket Club. Other things that we offer:

• Refreshments – Tea/Coffee & Bacon Butties (small charge)
• Welfare advice
• Mental Health support
• Signposting
• Trips
• Physical activity – various activities from walking to different sports

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, VLHM, RBL Blackburn & Darwen, VIC, Healthier Heroes

Contact

Tina Millard

02392 248 011

veterans@rowanshospice.co.uk

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Our welcoming weekly Drop In caters for those who are living with a serious life limiting illness or recently bereaved.

Run informally, the group offers a supportive environment to those with the common experience of having served in the Armed Forces.

A dedicated nurse is also available for one to one advice.

Refreshments available.

Delivery Partners in support

Veterans Outreach Support, SSAFA – Havant Branch, Citizens Advice Bureau

Contact

Jonathan`Lowe

074327272919

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Our model is based upon co-operation with other existing service charities both in London and beyond where we might enhance the support offer to service veterans. We currently hold a monthly ‘Gateway’ event aimed at attracting Service Veterans, including Merchant Navy of state pensionable age from the Greater London area. Each event has a theme aimed at the older cohort of veterans but which may be attended by others outside the target group. We have begun to establish a database of older veterans who might benefit from being invited to join activities routinely enjoyed by residents of the RHC, ie: – Chelsea Pensioners.

Our expansion plans are focused on collaboration with other service charities nationwide as well as the NHS for which association with the RHC brand might be of benefit.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, NHS, DWP

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Carl Blower

07904376275

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The Centre is over two floors with the first floor consisting of a “1940” style café. This is for use by the community, veterans and Emergency Workers to use. Its focus is to promote the interaction of Veterans in the community and assist with mental health and well-being.

Upstairs is phase two and the next project. This will consist of a large meeting/focus room which can be used by agencies. There will also be a therapist / counselling room for one to one or group activities for veterans and EW. The vision is for the centre to be a first contact point for a veteran/EW in need of assistance. With a committee of local and national agencies at hand, the service user will get the help and guidance required.

A business plan has just been submitted to expand to the unit next door to give a wider service to veterans/community and EW.

Delivery Partners in support

TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority, Salford CVS, Groundwork GM – Operation Re-Org

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Paula Edwards

01912504877

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Women veterans in the United Kingdom are an invisible, marginalised and frequently ignored population within the veteran community. Salute Her UK is a strong voice advocating for a holistic, compassionate continuum of services, treatment and care for our women veterans, families, care givers and care providers.
Salute Her UK works to improve the lives of UK women veterans by addressing the distinct and intersectional needs of women veterans. We highlight the unique and often unrecognised challenges facing women veterans both during and after service. For example, issues regarding gender, age, social class, race, disability and sexual orientation.
Salute Her UK is the only trauma informed, tri service, gender specific trauma hub in the UK.
MISSION STATEMENT
We want to provide a bespoke service to all women who have served in the Armed Forces by focusing on the physical, emotional and social and spirtual aspects of life while advocating, empowering, and educating women on their path to a life full of meaning and growth.
VISION
To empower women veterans and provide them with the tools they need to live successful meaningful lives filled with passion, purpose, prosperity and the opportunity to be of service to others.

Delivery Partners in support

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Eddie Owen

07525857195

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A weekly timetable, that includes:

Social Hubs
Friends & Family Provision
Welfare Walks
Physical Activity Sessions
An Allotment Project
Access to Sale Sharks matchday tickets

Delivery Partners in support

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Jack McGee

07511 919920

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The Hub is a key place for veterans and their families to come to in times of crisis and tough times. In addition to this, we hope the Hub will become a staging post to other services, as well as offering drop in clinics and advice services from the mainstream charities and local government services. The Veterans Hub, above all things, will bring together veterans within the local community in order that none of them ever feel left behind or forgotten about.

We meet on the last Wednesday of the month – and the Hub is growing from to strength with a few Vets becoming regulars. In addition to our coffee mornings we give our Vets free tickets to attend our league matches – a scheme that has benefitted several Vets that now look forward to weekends and the opportunity to watch football matches in a safe and fun atmosphere.

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Sarah Kerr

01743 255931

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Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach provides wraparound support for our veteran community in the local authority and beyond. We provide information, advice and guidance working with a number of the service charities to ensure that the veterans and their families are offered the help and support they deserve. This can be as simple as them attending the various outreach locations for company, to providing support with housing, benefits, physical and mental health, and employment.
We also work with a number of the local agencies who regularly refer veterans to the outreach for additional support. Many of these agencies have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to pledge their support to the military community.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Walking with the Wounded, The Ark, Combat Stress, Fighting with Pride

Contact

Johnny Allison

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07498923309

Janine Crowdy

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The SMART Veterans Programme has used the four key points of SMART Recovery and adapted these to suit the needs for veterans with an addictive or compulsive behaviour.

Research documents that an alarming number of veterans returning from military deployment and combat suffer from addiction. The traumatic experiences encountered on the battlefield can overwhelm coping skills and cause mental health conditions. Many veterans will self-medicate with alcohol and substances or engage in risky behaviours that can compound problems.

Delivery Partners in support

‘Blue Light’ Emergency Services, Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

Contact

Tracey Gaylor
02380 446032

colin@southamptonveterans.co.uk

http://southampton-veterans.co.uk/

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Professional Counselling, IT, RE- Education, Job Search, Dental Care, Podiatrist, Art therapy, Craft Activities, Everyday living skills.
Drop-Ins also offer tea, coffee and social interaction.

Delivery Partners in support

DMWS, RBL, SSAFA, NHS Solent, Military Associations and Southampton City Council.

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Jacqui Nicholson

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07834370780

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Support centre- military charities hub with Welfare Officers and Well-being Coaches. Employment support- training and qualifications.
Gym and Recovery Centre – fitness programs- sporting events
Families Programs- camps and activities
Access to the partnership network of military support organisations across the NE

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Defence Medical Welfare, Care after Combat, Fighting with Pride, We Are With You

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Rachel Tribble

0141 276 7199

Rachel.tribble@ssafa.org.uk

www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/glasgow-helping-heroes

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Glasgow Helping Heroes is a partnership between SSAFA and Glasgow City Council.  We have a number of delivery partners (below) and also refer to and are referred by dozens of other veterans organisations, charities, public sector organisations and housing providers.

Delivery Partners in support

Citizens Advice, Crisis Counselling, Fares4Free, Jobs and Business Glasgow, NHS, Rangers Community Foundation, Veterans Welfare Service

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Dawn Turner

07930657568

0121 7922 723

dawn@stepway.org

www.stepway.org

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The Drop-in is for all Veterans, no matter your circumstance or background. It is a safe place for you to meet like-minded people who have walked the walk. It is a place to make new friends A place where you can relax, pull up a chair and have a brew with your muckers. Somewhere you can have regular FREE refreshments throughout the day.

Delivery Partners in support

DWP, Poppy Factory, Op-Courage, DMWS, RFEA (Employment charity), Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, Salvation Army, Employment Plus, Combat Stress and SSAFA. We are part of the VPPP portfolio with 11 other charities covering the Midlands.

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Mark Ward

0161 266 2700

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We currently offer two programmes, one is a Armed Forces football team that represents the club. The second programme is The Naafi Break which is a free social group offering tea, coffee and biscuits in a unique setting within the ground with various activities on offer to participants.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

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Wayne Jenkins

07522 456578

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With the support of Ospreys In the Community and Swansea City AFC Foundation, SVH has the use of a room at St Helens RFC. Open every Saturday 10:00-12:00 at St Helens Stadium with a drop-in Hub holding coffee mornings where vulnerable veterans can come together in a non-threatening, comfortable environment, allowing specialist volunteers to identify those most at risk, offer them wellbeing strategies, and signpost them to alternative therapies and treatments.

In addition to these activities, SVH helps raise awareness amongst organisations and the public to the problems affecting veterans with mental health issues and how they can help.

Support available 24hrs a day on 07916227411

Delivery Partners in support

TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority

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Natalie Muggeridge

07535 370917

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We support serving members of the Armed Forces, their partners and families; military veterans and those who have been bereaved; alongside the local community around where the Armed Forces are based.
We promote the efficiency of the Armed Forces, by nurturing talent, broadening opportunity and supporting the mental, physical and emotional well-being needs.

A great place for a brew and banter. An information hub full of information about veteran supporting agencies. A 1.5 heritage trail (flat walk) with 47 reflective boards covering 400 years of military history. A sage and welcoming place to go in a beautiful grade 1 listed park.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, NHS, Local Authority

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Colin Eastaway

07501181810

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Our office is run by veterans and volunteers who are all share similar experiences and our door is open every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 13:30 until 17:00.

All ex-forces & their families are welcome. Once a month we also hold a Hotpot Friday session for our veterans, including regular Pizza afternoons. Its true what they say, a soldier marches on their stomach so come join us for banter, brews and some good old fashioned range stew.

We offer a wide range of support including on site holistic therapies, assisting veterans with OP courage NHS veteran’s mental health service and direct referrals to supported housing schemes across the U.K We also provide advice and assistance with addiction, recovery and many training and employment opportunities.

MENTAL HEALTH AND OP COURAGE REFERRALS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNATIES
ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT
CRISIS PREVENTION
CIVILIAN TRANSITION
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
BREWS AND BANTER

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA
NHS
DWP
Local Authority

Contact

Lee McDowell lee@elycentre.co.uk

Ben Higgins ben@elycentre.co.uk

028 6632 0977

info@elycentre.co.uk

www.elycentre.com

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A Victims and Survivor service funded organization that provides Health and Wellbeing support, Mental health counselling and assessment, respite and benefit advice to veterans in Co Armagh, Fermanagh and South Tyrone. We work very closely with SSAFA, Not Forgotten Association NI, UDR associations in the 3 counties and provide drop in advice sessions.