Member Directory

Contact

Alan Austin
Branch Chairman

0800 699 0552

oldtyke@btinternet.com

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We support Armed Forces Veterans from the Castleford, Pontefract, Featherstone, Knottingley and Normanton area in West Yorkshire.  Just Drop In for comradeship and sign posting 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

Roger and Lucy Nield

simplesolutionsbusiness@gmail.com

www.vulnerableveterans.org.uk

Find our Newsletter here

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

0330 320 1185

Dan Arnold

dan@allcallsigns.org

https://allcallsigns.org

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All Call Signs is a Peer to Peer service for in need Servicemen, Women and Veterans.  Offering advice and guidance, signposting and Peer Mentors. If life in or out of the uniform has got you down and you need someone to talk to, your brothers and sisters in arms are here.

Delivery Partners in support

Positive Minds
SSAFA
TILS
CTS

Contact

Arnie Arnold/Steve Patterson
01925 638515

www.afcsh.org

Find us on Facebook

Twitter @warringtonhub

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

Michael Sutcliff
Chairman

01282 618751
07836 607818

mikesutcliff1958@outlook.com

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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

Ian Williams
Chairman

01256 462688

ian.williams513@ntlworld.com

www.basingstokeanddeaneveteransclub.co.uk

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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

Scott Hawtrey

01204 776628

www.bafc4v.org

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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

Sarah Hrybyk

0161 464 9521

sarah.hrybyk@broughtonhouse.com

hub.support@broughtonhouse.com

www.broughtonhouse.com

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Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Simon Frith
Project Manager

0300 777 2259

ask@change-step.co.uk

http://www.changestepwales.co.uk

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Find our Newsletter here

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

David Tindale
Director

07713 738236

info@changingstepnortheast.org.uk

www.changingstepnortheast.com

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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, Homegroup/Stonham (Housing and Support Services), Save Our Soldier (working Partnership National Military Charity providing Therapies and Interventions for PTSD related Issues).

Contact

Drew McKinney
Operations Manager

0141 237 8830

opsmanager@cominghomecentre.org

www.cominghomecentre.org

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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.

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

Paul Moore

0191 383 9452

durham@ssafa.org.uk

https://www.ssafa.org.uk/durham

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The DVCP is available as a first point of contact for veterans to meet delivery partners on a face to face basis, to gain help or assistance, or merely to meet other veterans in a friendly and non judgemental context.
Tea & Coffee is available.

Delivery Partners in support

Durham SSAFA, Royal British Legion (RBL), Veterans Welfare Service UK, AFOS Durham, Humankind ROAD Durham, Help for Heroes (Catterick), Homegroup Durham, The Alzheimer’s Society, Finchale College Durham.

Contact

Bernard Stonestreet
Executive Secretary

01424 446292
07884 263824

http://www.esvh99100.org

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Comprehensive package of well being and coping for Veterans, particularly for those with PTSD and mental ill health.
Single point of contact for any issues.
Saturday meetings include Breakfast and Brunch. Weekdays internal cafe 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),

Contact

Dorinda Wolfe Murray

0207 730 7545

enquiries@firstlighttrust.co.uk

www.firstlighttrust.co.uk

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The hubs are open 6 days a week, normal working hours, 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

Rick Harrington

01159 220320

info@forces.org.uk

www.forces.org.uk

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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

Forces Online Charity number 0300 300 2288

len.chappell@forcesonline.org.uk

Virtual Hub

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

www.nottinghamforestcommunitytrust.co.uk

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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

Tony Wright

01912 504877
07738 373590

tony@forward-assist.com

www.forward-assist.com

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Free Coffee & Bacon Butties at Salute Cafe for Unemployed Veterans. Free Parking, There is disabled access throughout and we also own a 14 Seat wheel chair accessible minibus for those that may need transport to attend/ take part in activities.

Access to a qualified mental health therapist, Welfare benefits checks, Information advice & guidance on employment, education and training, and Legal advice. Access to Free Gym Sessions and a host of structured Health & Well-being Activities aimed at reducing social isolation, Refer & Chaperone Service.

Delivery Partners in support

The Royal British Legion, Combat Stress, Citizen Advice, Local Authority, NHS Transition, Intervention and Liaison Services (TILS), Probation Services, and other Service Charities.

Contact

Kerry Urquhart
07816 282990
kerry@helpasquaddie.org.uk

Help A Squaddie Helpline: 0300 3651332

helpasquaddie.org.uk

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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

01432 279 364

saxonhall11@gmail.com

https://www.hvsg.rocks/

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Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Ian Ridley

07594 558 761
01869 233258

heyfordandbicesterveterans@gmail.com

www.heyford-and-bicester-veterans.co.uk

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

Delivery Partners in support

RBL, SSAFA, Veterans Agency, Thames Valley Police, H4H, Combat Stress, SeAp Military advocacy service

Contact

Sharon Rogers
Centre Coordinator/Administrator

01246 540431

hopesprings540431@gmail.com

www.hopesprings.org.uk

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Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Paul Matson

01482 534483
07828 055045

paul.matson@hull4heroes.org.uk

www.hull4heroes.org.uk

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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

01482 341139

admin@hvs-c.org.uk

hvs-c.org.uk

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The centre is staffed by volunteers, all veterans.  Do please drop in and see us.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA

Contact

Ian Neville

07818 554363

littlehamptonafvbc@gmail.com

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We offer peer support within a social setting twice a week to meet local veteran’s needs: isolation, health and mental health issues, training, work and wellbeing.

We offer work with SSAFA encouraging them to refer clients to us. We are also an agent for the local FoodBank and have our own welfare fund. Teas, coffees and breakfast provided.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TILS, NHS, Sussex Armed Forces Network, Building Heroes, Vulnerable Veterans and HMP Ford.

Contact

0131 660 5537

contact@lothiansveteranscentre.org.uk

http://lothiansveteranscentre.org.uk

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Located in the heart of Dalkeith town centre, Midlothian, the charity is primarily designed as a Drop-In centre, with no appointments necessary. Our aim is to advise and support former members of our UK Armed Forces, reservists and their families, throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians, who experience any form of disadvantage post service. We have a small team of dedicated staff readily available to tackle any challenges that present, however minor or complex.

In addition to our core services, we also organise a number of social activities which provide the opportunity to create new friendships, rekindle old ones and indulge in some military banter. These include

• Our much loved and eagerly anticipated weekly bacon-roll morning every Friday morning – extremely popular with a great atmosphere, always very well attended.
• Monthly outings – normally on the first Friday afternoon each month. These have included
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • The Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Scotland vs Fiji rugby game.
  • Regular fishing trips

We have something for everyone at Lothians Veterans Centre and our membership is continuing to expand. These trips are a great source of enjoyment and are becoming increasingly popular.

Delivery Partners in support

Action on Hearing Loss Scotland, Age Scotland Veterans’ Project, Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP), NHS Lothian: Community Health Inequalities Team (CHIT), Falkirk and Grangemouth Veterans Drop-in Centre, Fares4Free, Military Museum Scotland, Rock2Recovery, SSAFA, Scottish Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (UK) (SACRO), Scottish Veterans Residencies, Shelter Scotland, The Coming Home Centre (Glasgow), The Veterans Community Café, (Edinburgh), The Trussell Trust Food Bank, Veterans First Point Lothian (V1P Lothian), Veterans UK, Stand Easy Productions, Cyrenians, Horseback UK.

Contact

Ron Moffett
Duty Executive Member
07703 582744

ron.moffett@rotherhammcvc.org.uk

rotherhammcvc.org.uk/

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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

Stephen Staley
07889 435730

northbucksveterans@gmx.co.uk

northbucksveterans.wordpress.com

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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

oxfordcityveteransgroup@gmail.com

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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

Becky Ormrod
Veteran and Family Hub Manager

01752 201766

becky.ormrod@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

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The Hub provides social activity, peer support, mentoring, casework, and other support for serving and Veteran Armed Forces personnel, their families and carers.

The hub aims to shape better pathways to employment, mental well being, welfare, housing advice and financial information. We also run social events throughout the year.

The hub is currently running a wide range of other virtual events at this time… please get in touch for more details.

Delivery Partners in support

We work in partnership with Help for Heroes, MKC Heroes, Royal British Legion, SSAFA, Battling On, Smart Savings, Project Nova, Defence Medical Welfare Service, RNA, The Royal Marines Charity, Naval Childrens Charity, RFEA, seAp, Shelter, Livewell Southwest, Department of Working Pensions and Plymouth City Council.

We have also built a relationship with TILS who now use our offices twice a week to do assessments.

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

Contact

John Monday
Manager Shots Foundation

01252 320211
07799 294380

admin@shotsfoundation.org.

www.shotsfoundation.co.uk

The Shots Foundation Veterans Hub held its inaugural meeting in May 2019. There are few veterans that attend every meeting and up to twelve that drop into the monthly meetings. Providing opportunities for services and needs of veterans to support their mental health and well-being problems and guide them to other support services.

Delivery Partners in support

Our meetings are regularly attended by staff from the Aldershot Garrison, Cabinet Champion and Partnership Officer for Armed Forces, RBL, Stoll, Walking with Wounded, Citizens Advice Rushmoor, Riverside / Mike Jackson House, The Ripplepond plus many more.

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.

Contact

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

Contact

0207 385 2110

www.stoll.org.uk/

info@stoll.org.uk

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Head Office
Stoll Mansions
446 Fulham Road
London
SW6 1DT

Stoll, in partnership with the local NHS TILS service and the RBL, hosts an informal Drop-In service where Veterans and their families have the chance to speak with a range of support agencies in one place.

Each agency (Delivery Partner) is there to offer advice to Veterans and their families on issues ranging from housing, employment choices, mental health issues including PTSD, welfare benefits, debt advice and wellbeing.

We also offer refreshments. Any Veteran can attend – just come along and see what is on offer.

Delivery Partners in support

AA Unity and Service, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, SSAFA, The Royal British Legion, Veterans UK, TILS London and South East.

Contact

Elaine Danaher

07821 806783

elaineafd@gmail.com

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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

Roger and Lucy Nield

simplesolutionsbusiness@gmail.com

www.vulnerableveterans.org.uk

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Delivery Partners in support

Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion, Ripple Pond, SSAFA

Contact

Mike and Helen Taylor

01553 760230

helen.taylor@thebridgeforheroes.org

www.thebridgeforheroes.org/

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The Bridge for Heroes aims to deliver direct and immediate support to the HM Armed Forces community, veterans and their families. All can pop-in to the Bridge Hub at the General Dannatt Contact Centre for a free tea or coffee where our dedicated volunteers can provide a listening ear or assistance with compensation claims, pension advice, advice on housing and accommodation, service records and medal applications and military family research.

Based across two floors, it has an easily accessible ground floor, seating area, museum, therapy room and small charity shop.

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Lee McDowell and Ben Higgins

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.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA NI, Not Forgotten Association NI, UDR Lisnaskea, Co Armagh, Portadown and Markethill.

In addition we are a member of the Northern Ireland Veterans Support Committee. We are also a delivery group for the Health board Regional Trauma Network in NI.

Contact

01603 740107

info@thegroworganisation.org

www.thegroworganisation.org

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Weekly drop-in run by Veterans; for all serving members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, Blue Light services, families and friendly hounds.
Bacon, brew, banter and awesome bakes thanks to Army Chef. Based in a beautiful 2 acre, fully accessible ecotherapy Hub with free acupuncture and massage sessions. Active signposting to welfare support.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA
The Royal British Legion
RAF Benevolent Fund.

Contact

Barry John
CEO

01437765873

barry@thevcgallery.com

www.thevcgallery.com

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Friendly Drop-In, open to all and run by military peer mentors. Provide outreach support on request and offer free refreshments. Activities such as art, photography, fishing, running and creative writing sessions. Signposting to local and national organisations and support form filling eg. PIP, UC, housing etc.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, CAB, Hafal, Pembrokeshire County Council, DWP, TRBL, Change Step,Blesma, Veterans NHS Wales, Alabare, DDAS, CDAT, Probation services.

Contact

Len Hardy
Peter Knight

02476 343793
07412 403403

contactus@veteranscontactpoint.co.uk

www.veteranscontactpoint.co.uk

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A referral point to access support services available through the CSW AFCC Partnership. A partnership office for above partners, including Mental Health/Well being support/TILS, Drug & Alcohol Service (CGL), Military Charity Welfare – Own/SSAFA/Others, Criminal Justice Specialist Support, Veterans UK, Local Authority Support. Veterans Brew & Banter, Job Club, Female Groups.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, Combat Stress, CWPT Ex-Armed Forces Mental Health, TILS, Ubique Partnerships Ltd (Social Enterprise), Change Grow Live (Substance Misuse Support), NBBC & NWBC Councils, Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire AFCC Partnership, HMPPS/CRC Probation/Police -CJS Support.

Contact

Susan Compton

023 8087 3143
07947 437612

poppy@compark.co.uk

www.poppytotton.co.uk

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Tea/coffee and biscuits, opportunity for a chat with peer mentors, volunteer opportunities.  Signposting to local events and organisations.

Delivery Partners in support

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, Totton Men’s Shed, Citizens Advice Bureau

Contact

Claire Wright

07947 865500

info@traffordveterans.org

www.traffordveterans.org

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Find us on Twitter @TraffordVetsUK

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A community based organisation offering peer support and activities to the Armed Forces & Emergency Service personnel and veterans as well as the wider community.

Trafford Veterans offer Peer Support activites, Volunteering, Sign posting & referral for MH, Employment services and other enquiries.

Refreshments available.  Food bank support.

Delivery Partners in support

Brain and Spinal Injury Centre, SSAFA, CMVES, The Poppy Factory, MVS/TILS

Contact

Geoff Harriman
Chairman

01782713963

info@veteransupportcentre.org

www.veteransupportcentre.org

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Twitter: @ts_vsc

We provide support and guidance to individuals and families of those serving, or who have served, in any associated branch of the armed forces of the United Kingdom, in the transition from service to civilian life. Using all and any relevant agencies to achieve our aims.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, RBL, NHS TILS, Veterans UK, Walking with the Wounded & Models for Heroes.

Contact

Deborah and Roy Sellstrom

deborahsellstrom@vflp.org.uk

veteransnfamilies@yahoo.com

www.vflp.org.uk

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Find us on Twitter @VnF_LP

Find us on Linked In

Find our Newsletter here

NOTE:  Because we are no longer at Surrey Heath our name has now changed from Surrey Heath Veterans & Families – Listening Project to Veterans & Families – Listening Project.

Free tea & coffee are available, as well as a selection of daily newspapers. Throughout the session there is the opportunity to meet, and chat privately and confidentially with a wide ranging support network and charities in attendance. The Well-Being Group is led by veterans and supported by a qualified practitioner.

Delivery Partners in support

Veterans  UK,  SSAFA,  Combat  Stress,  Citizens  Advice, Military  Young,  The  Ripple  Pond,  Carers,  Actions  for  Carers, Vulnerable  Veterans, Walking  with  The  Wounded,  After  the  Military,  The  Royal  British  Legion,  STOLL,  The  Warrior  Programme,  SeAP – Military  Advocacy  Service,  Adult  Social  Care  lnformation Camp, Engagement  Team – Surrey  County  Council,  Defence  Medical  Welfare  Service,  North  Surrey  Voluntary  Services & Rushmoor  Voluntary  Services,  TalkPlus, The  Besom,  BLESMA,  Involve – Voluntary Camp, Community  Sector  in  Bracknell  Forest  and  Wokingham  Borough.

Contact

Mark Littlewood
Hub Manager

07948 034992

Can be contacted: Monday -Thursday, 0900 – 1700 & Friday, 0900 – 1300.

markvcphub@gmail.com

http://veteranschangepartnership.co.uk/

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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

Mark Hughes
07762 892995
01352 758700
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1. We provide advice and support and offer a place to for Veterans to come and have a brew and a chat.
2. We offer training that any individual may require for personal growth.

Delivery Partners in support

The Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, Woodys Lodge, NEO Community, CAR(NEW), Models for Hero’s, Communities for Work Flintshire, Flintshire Coastal Rangers, NRW, North Wales Police. Community payback both adults and junior.

Contact

01482 485 958

veteranshub@goodwintrust.org

goodwintrust.org

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Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Debbie Dew
Mental Health Nurse

01189 296426

sc.veterans@nhs.net

Various delivery partners to offer advice and support. Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Cake.

Delivery Partners in support

RBL, Age UK, IRIS, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, Ripple Pond, Forces Employment Charity, Big White Wall, Models for Heroes, All Call Signs, SEAP

Contact

Daniel Redshaw
07864 680459
dan@veteransgarage.co.uk

http://veteransgarage.co.uk/

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Enjoy a warm welcome, tea/coffee & biscuits, and chat to like minded people at the Veterans Garage. We have several activities for anyone interested i.e. an art group, bee keeping, renovation and more.

Delivery Partners in support

The Royal British Legion, SSAFA, Ex-Forces Action Network (Ex-FAN)

Contact

01706 833180

www.vic.org.uk

info@vic.org.uk

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Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Ger Fowler

07850 263421

ger@veteransincrisis.co.uk

veteransincrisis.co.uk

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Social opportunity to meet and mix with veterans from Sunderland. Informal and welcoming with free food (provided by Greggs the bakers), tea and coffee. VIC staff are on hand to provide one-to-one support and advice about a wide range of issues (health and welfare, benefits, housing, debt etc).

Delivery Partners in support

The Royal British Legion, Springboard North East (training), Sunderland City Council,  Northumbria University Veterans Hub (research project), Gentoo (housing), Sunderland Armed Forces Network, Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Group, Sunderland GP Alliance, Sunderland Carers centre, DWP,  Thirteen (accommodation), Impact North East (counselling), Sunderland Association Football Club, Genesis Protection Services (fundraising and sponsorship).

Contact

Janice Gurney

0330 11 9320 or 07885 793061

janice.gurney@veteransintologistics.org.uk

https://veteransintologistics.org.uk/

Tea, coffee & biscuits on offer!

Insight into transport & logistics, employability, job search, peer mentoring, friendly advice.

Delivery Partners in support

The Poppy Factory, Project Nova, REFA, RBLI, Trafford Veterans CIC, Changing Step North East CIC, Healthier Heroes CIC

Contact

veteranslivinghistorymuseum@gmail.com

Wayne Hester

07921 803853

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We are a Interactive Military museum and Hub, plus signposting centre (Drop in Centre). We signpost to various veterans groups such Healthier Heroes (Burnley) Bolton Armed Forces Centre, Wigan Armed Forces HQ, VIC and now working with Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation.

We also hold our regimental Colours and service cap / belt for regimental funerals.

We will have brew room ,Quiet room, Hub/Museum hall with seating and pool table, we will also have a project garage for renovating military vehicles, plus volunteer roles on our mobile interactive museum.

Delivery Partners in support

Healthier Heroes, Bolton Armed Forces, VIC, Wigan HQ

Contact

02392 731767

admin@vosuk.org

www.vosuk.org/

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Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) provides a monthly Drop In meeting and weekly mental health therapies for former members of the British Armed Forces and Reserves and their direct family members, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Merchant Navy.

The VOS Drop-In is a welcoming and relaxed place providing social support and access to a range of welfare and mental health services.

Delivery Partners in support

These change from time to time.

Portsmouth.  Age UK, Alabaré, AA, Citizens Advice Bureau, Coffin Mew, Combat Stress, Company of Makers, Criminal Justice Mental Health Team, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Dare to Live, DIAL, Forgotten Veterans, Gwennili Trust, Help for Heroes, Hire a Hero, Inclusion Hampshire, Nautilus Welfare Fund, Poppy Factory, Portsmouth Carers’ Centre, Portsmouth Together, RAFBF, RBLI, Ripple Pond, RFEA, RNBT, Samaritans, SAIL, Shore Leave Haslar, Skills-TU Employment Course, Solent MIND, Solent NHS, PHT, Southern Health, SSAFA, The Good Mental Health Group, The Royal British Legion, Veterans in Action, Veterans Welfare Service, Warrior.

Isle of Wight:  AA, Blesma, Forgotten Veterans UK, H4H, Isle Access, National Careers Service, Poppy Factory, Prison Officers Association (POA) Learning, RBL, RNBT, Samaritans, SSAFA, Veterans Breakfast Clubs, Warrior.

Contact

Jane Jiwa

01209 212 579

jane@smartsavings.org.uk

We provide holistic welfare support, online financial capability workshops, family outdoor bushcraft and woodland activities and food parcels. We run an informal and relaxed veteran drop-in on the last Tuesday of each month to provide social interaction, welfare support, refreshments, a healthy lunch and food boxes to take home.

Delivery Partners in support

We work collaboratively with all military charities, VCSE organisations, the DWP, NHS and the Money and Pensions Service to achieve the best possible outcomes for veterans.

Our network is continually growing in this sector, however so far, representatives from the following organisations have either delivered a talk at our drop-in or provided one-to-one support, including: Help for Heroes, the Armed Forces Lead at DWP, ex-Service Breakfast Clubs, The Trussell Trust, The Veterans’ Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison (TIL) Service, and the Money and Pensions Service.

Contact

Ian Driver

0191 4274764

ian.driver@veteransresponse.com

https://www.veteranstraining.co.uk

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We have the UK’s only Veterans Foodbank; for veterans and their families and current serving armed personnel.  We also help with PTSD working in partnership with NHS Veterans Mental Health Transition Intervention and Liaison Service.  We also help with housing and education and training.

We also run a very successful breakfast club with over 140 members running twice a month registered AFVBC (armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club).

Delivery Partners in support

NHS Veterans Mental Health Transition Intervention and Liaison Service (Sunderland), Royal British Legion

Contact

John Joyce

07902 125508

vsagroup@hotmail.com

www.veteranssupportassociation.co.uk/

West Molesey, Surrey

Free B&B (brew and banter) with likeminded people in a very relaxed atmosphere with indoor archery, Kurling, Bocchia, bowls and table tennis – all adaptive for able bodied and disabled alike. There are various service charities in attendance or within easy reach for signposting.

Free hot food and a warm welcome await you.

Esher, Surrey

Veterans and families drop in with several service charities in attendance offering advice and support all day. Activities are available for all to try including indoor archery, Kurling, bocchia, bowls Table Tennis and a Music group.

Free Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and brunch available.

If you require a lift from Hampton Court station please call 07902 125508 as we may be able to help.

Delivery Partners in support

Help for Heroes, Stoll, SSAFA & NHS (TILS)

Contact

Liz Burns
Founder / CEO

07527 213921

al.veteranssg@aol.com

Hertfordshire’s locally based Veterans Support Group.   Come and join us for advice, tea, cakes and banter.
On the first Monday we offer free advice from various Veterans organisations, on the following Mondays there is banter, tea & cakes, games and camaraderie.

Delivery Partners in support

Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion, Veterans UK, seAP, Advocacy, AWS, Forces Online.

Contact

0161 205 9287

info@wwtw.org.uk

www.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk

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We provide support and advice to assist ex-military and their families in relation to employment, housing, education, welfare related issues and those caught up within the criminal justice service. We also offer assistance through our programmes to address issues relating to mental health.

The outcome is to ensure sustainable employment, and independence for ex-military and their families. Individuals can call and book to arrange a meeting and drop in also.

Delivery Partners in support

Member of Cobseo although we work closely with all military charities and statutory services.

Contact

Sue Shearer

info@wiganarmedforceshq.org

01942 821293

WBAFQ 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

Graham Jones
CEO

01446 781792

support@woodyslodge.org

www.woodyslodge.org

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Woody’s Lodge is a Social (free tea and biscuits), Signposting (to relevant experts/organisations) and Support (Form Filling support eg. PIPs Universal Credit, Housing, etc) Hub.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS Veterans Mental Health Services Wales, Change Step Wales, Wales Veterans Partnership, Royal British Legion,  Cymru, Age Cymru, Age Alliance Wales (25 x Public Charities), SSAFA, BLESMA, DWP, CAVAMH, County Councils (Conwy, Vale of Glam, Cardiff).

Contact

Steve Hinton
Support & Outreach Worker (Armed Forces)

07763 975190

worthing.veterans@hotmail.com

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Delivery Partners in support