Member Directory
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Guidance for Drop-Ins wanting to join as Members is on our Membership page, where the ASDIC Membership Application can be found for completion.
New and embryonic Drop-Ins, who may not immediately meet Full Member criteria, may apply in the same way to become Prospective Members. With the support and guidance of the ASDIC community, these Drop-Ins can be endorsed as Full Members once established.
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Index
- 5 Towns Veterans Support Hub (West Yorkshire)
- Accrington Stanley Community Trust
- ACVC Hub
- AFVBC Cambridge*
- Armed Forces Community HQ CIC
- Armed Forces Community Hub (West & North, Northants Council)
- Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Devon)
- Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Warrington)
- Armed Forces HIVE (Cleethorpes)
- Armed Forces Support Group (Barrowford, Lancs)
- Banter & Brew (Spalding)*
- Basingstoke and Deane Veterans Club
- Basingstoke Veterans’ Hub
- Battle Armed Forces Drop-In*
- Beyond the Battlefield Drop-In (Newtownards)
- Blue Van Armed Forces & Veterans Drop In (Eastbourne)
- Bolton Armed Forces Centre 4 Veterans
- Bridge for Heroes – The Bridge Centre, West Norfolk
- Bridging the Gap (Bolton) – The Bolton Guild of Help – Bolton Veterans Aid
- Bromley FC Community Veterans Hub
- Broughton House Armed Forces Support Hub (Salford)
- Burnley Football Club in the Community Veterans Programme
- Bury Veterans Hub
- Caerphilly Veterans Support Hub
- Cardiff City FC Veterans Hub
- Care After Combat
- Catterick Garrison Veterans iHub
- CDARS Sunshine Recovery Café – Veterans Hub
- Change Step Wales (Several Centres throughout Wales)
- Changing Step (North East)
- Combat Cafe Leeds United and Sporting Force
- Combat2Coffee
- Community Veterans Support (Coming Home Centre, Glasgow)
- Company of Makers (HQ) CIC
- Crawley Veterans Drop-in
- Crimsham Veterans Hub
- Crowland Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club*
- Curzon Ashton Military Veterans Football Team
- Downham Market Veterans Drop-In
- East Anglia Veterans Association (Peterborough)
- East Durham Veterans Hub
- East Grinstead AFVBC*
- East Salford Drop In (Foundation 92) (Broughton, Salford)
- East Sussex Veterans’ Hub – 99/100 Group
- EDs Homes
- Epsom Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club
- ERMAC – Erskine Reid Macewen Activities Centre (Bishopton)
- FirstLight Trust (Scarborough, Redcar Outreach, Gosport, Lancaster, Hawick, Hereford)
- Fleetwood Town Community Trust
- Forces in the Community (Beeston, Nottingham)
- Forces Online CIO – Virtual Hub
- Forest Forces (Nottingham Forest)
- Garelochhead Station Trust
- Gordon Messenger Centre (Lympstone)
- GSTT Armed Forces Community Drop In
- Guardians for Heroes
- Guitars for Veterans CIC
- Gurkha Veteran Drop-In (Cheriton)
- Havant Veterans Support Hub
- Healthier Heroes (East Lancashire)
- Help a Squaddie (Rugeley)
- Herefordshire Veteran Support Centre
- Herefordshire Veterans Support Group (Hereford)
- Heyford and Bicester Veterans Group (Bicester)
- Homeless Veterans Project
- Horsham Veterans Drop-In
- Hull 4 Heroes
- HX Motors Drop-In
- Links
- LiVeS Project by Littlehampton & Bognor Regis Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
- Lothians Veterans Centre (Dalkeith)
- M.A.S.H Military Assistance Social Hub
- March Veterans Hub CIC*
- Military Community Veterans Centre (Rotherham)
- Mission Motorsport
- Mode Rehabilitation
- Morecambe Football Club Community Sports
- NAAFI Break
- Nacro
- Newport Veterans Hub
- Noon Cregg CIC Veterans’ Retreat
- North Bucks Veterans Support Group (Akeley)
- North Lincolnshire Armed Forces Hub
- North West Veterans Corps of Drums
- Op COURAGE Walk in Centre, Marlow
- Operation Re-Org Veterans Hub (Greater Manchester)
- Oxford City Veterans Group Outreach
- Phoenix Heroes CIC (UK Wide)
- Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub
- PNE Forces
- Project RECCE CIO
- Purple Warriors
- Ramsey Armed Force & Veterans Breakfast Club*
- Ramsgate Royal British Legion Club*
- Ringwood Veterans Hub (Ringwood, Hampshire)*
- Rock2Recovery
- Romney Marsh Community Hub
- Rovers Armed Forces Veterans Club
- Rowans Hospice Veterans Drop In (Waterlooville)
- Royal Hospital Chelsea Veterans’ Outreach
- Salford Veterans Community Centre
- Salute Her UK
- Sharks Forces
- Shots Foundation
- Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Hub
- SMART Veterans
- Southampton Veterans Drop-In Centre
- Sporting Force Recovery Centre
- SSAFA Glasgow’s Helping Heroes
- Stepway Drop-In (Worcestershire)
- Stockport County Community Trust – The Naafi Break
- Swansea Veterans Hub*
- The Armed Forces Community Hub and Heritage Trail in Tedworth Park – The Armed Forces Equine Charity
- The Block, Armed Forces Foundation
- The Ely Centre (Enniskillen, Markethill & Portadown)
- The Fighting Chance – Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club
- The Icarus Charity
- The Last Post Veterans Drop In and Museum
- The VC Gallery (Haverfordwest & Pembroke Dock)
- The Veterans Charity (Barnstaple)
- The Veterans Forge C.I.C (Dorset)
- The Veterans Hub (IOW) CiC
- The Veterans Hub Weymouth & Portland CIC
- The Veterans’ Drop-in at St Pancras Hospital
- The Warrior Programme
- Tom Harrison House (Liverpool)
- Tommy’s Huddersfield CIC
- Totton and Eling Community Drop-in (Southampton)
- Trafford Veterans CIC
- Tri Service & Veterans Support Centre (Stoke-on-Trent)
- Turn to Starboard
- V1P Lanarkshire Access Point
- Veteran Support Drop In Swindon*
- Veterans & Families – Listening Project (V&F-LP) (Camberley)
- Veterans & Families Recovery College (Wallsend)
- Veterans and Community Hub (VC Hub) CIC & Caffinaafi
- Veterans Central – West Raynham SHQ
- Veterans Community (Lanarkshire) SCIO
- Veterans Drop-In East Grinstead*
- Veterans First Point Fife (Lochore, Fife)
- Veterans First Point Lothian
- Veterans First Point NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Veterans Garage Drop In Centre (Manchester)
- Veterans HQ – Liverpool
- Veterans in Communities (Rossendale)
- Veterans in Crisis (Sunderland)
- Veterans In Custody Support – HMP Leeds
- Veterans into Logistics
- Veterans Living History Museum (VLHM Hub/Museum)
- Veterans Network of Wellbeing
- Veterans Outdoors
- Veterans Outreach Support (Portsmouth & Isle of Wight)
- Veterans Regroup supported by Smart Savings
- Veterans Response CIC (South Shields Tyne & Wear)
- Veterans Support Association (West Molesey & Esher, Surrey)
- Veterans Wellbeing Hub (Loughborough)
- Veterans’ Growth
- Walking with the Wounded (Manchester & North Shields)
- Walking With The Wounded (Northern Ireland)
- Waterloo Uncovered
- We Are With You
- We R Blighty*
- What Makes The Difference CIC
- Woodland Xperiences
- Woody’s Lodge (Barry and Colwyn Bay)
- Worthing Veterans Drop In
- York Armed Forces Community Drop-In Centre*
- YSS Remember Veterans
5 Towns Veterans Support Hub (West Yorkshire)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11952906
Opening Times
Weekdays 1000-1300
Location
The Veterans Support Hub
32A Ackworth Road
Purston
WF7 5LU
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.
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Accrington Stanley Community Trust
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Last Wednesday of each month 0930-1100hrs at the Carers Link Cafe, Blackburn Rd, Accrington.
Location
Sports Hub
Thorneyholme Rd
Accrington, Lancashire BB56BD
Description
Social event with camaraderie, cakes & coffee.
Delivery Partners in support
RBL, Burnley FC in the Community, Healthier Heroes, Veterans in Communities
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ACVC Hub
Charity Number: SC051219
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 1030-1430
Location
Unit 4A
Moorpark Industrial Estate, Orton Place, Ibrox
Glasgow, Glasgow G51 2HF
Contact
Allen Clarke
07842 8884003
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
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AFVBC Cambridge*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
1st Monday of each month Browns Field 8:30-10:30
3rd Saturday of each month 254 Medical Regiment HQ Cambridge 09:00-11:00
Location
Browns Field Youth and Community Centre
Cambs CB4 1RU.
Contact
Carl Higgs
07801912924
Description
Armed forces breakfast clubs offer a space for serving, TA and veterans to gather,
Delivery Partners in support
Local Authority
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Armed Forces Community HQ CIC
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11246325
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1630
Naafi Cafe – Monday – Friday – 1000 – 1300
Location
Molyneux House
School Lane
Wigan
WN1 3SE
Contact
Laura Ingham
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,
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Armed Forces Community Hub (West & North, Northants Council)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
October 2023
Friday 20 October, 9:30am to 11am at Corby Library (Corby Cube, Corby, NN17 1QG)
Friday 27 October, 10am to 12pm at Moulton Library (Moulton Community Centre, Reedings, Moulton, NN3 7AX)
November 2023
Wednesday 1 November, 12pm to 1:30pm at the Bridge Café in Northampton (63c Gold Street, Northampton, NN1 1RA)
Thursday 16 November, 2pm-3:30pm at Kettering Library (Sheep Street, Kettering, NN16 0AY)
Friday 24 November, 10am to 12pm at Brackley Library (Manor Road, Brackley, NN13 6AJ)
Tuesday 28 November, 10am to 11:30am at Brixworth Library (Spratton Road, Brixworth, NN6 9DS)
December 2023
Monday 4 December, 2pm to 3:30pm at Daventry Library (The Abbey Centre, Daventry, NN11 4XG)
Wednesday 6 December, 12pm to 1:30pm at The Bridge Café in Northampton (63c Gold Street, Northampton, NN1 1RA)
Tuesday 12 December, 2pm to 3:30pm at Towcester Library (The Forum, Towcester, NN12 6AD)
Friday 15 December, 9:30am to 11am at Corby Library (Corby Cube, Corby, NN17 1QG)
Location
See dates and timings for the different venues
Contact
Leanne Wightman
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
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Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Devon)
Charity Number: 1191968
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Thursday 0900 – 1700, Friday 0900-1300
Location
1st Floor
6 Southenhay West
Exeter
Devon
EX1 1JG
Contact
Mark Littlewood
07948 034992
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.
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Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Warrington)
Charity Number: 1168398
Company Number: CE007111
Opening Times
Monday to Thursday, 1000-1600.
Friday, 1000-1500.
Sunday 1000-1200 Hub Lions Breakfast Roll Call
Bowling Greens open all weekend
Location
Orford Park Community Centre (Off Alder Lane)
Orford
Warrington
WA2 8AG
Contact
Arnie Arnold
01925 638515
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
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Armed Forces HIVE (Cleethorpes)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 10849279
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 1000 – 1430
Location
The Knoll
Knoll Street
Cleethorpes
North East Lincolnshire
DN35 8LL
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
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Armed Forces Support Group (Barrowford, Lancs)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Wednesdays 1000 – 1300
1st Saturday of the month 1000 – 1300
Location
The Annex, Holmfield House
Gisburn Road
Barrowford
Lancs
BB9 8ND
Contact
Michael Sutcliff
01282 616855
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.
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Banter & Brew (Spalding)*
Charity Number:
Company Number: 12005443
Opening Times
1000 – 1200 First Wednesday of every month
Location
The Chappell Centre
Pinchbeck Road
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 1QF
Contact
David Poultney
07871 329844
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
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Basingstoke and Deane Veterans Club
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Mondays, 1230 – 1400 at The Golden Lion,
Thursdays 12:00 – 14:00 at The Base at the Community Centre
Location
The Golden Lion,
Jays Close,
Basingstoke,
RG22 4BS
The Base at the Community Centre,
Ravenscroft,
Hook,
RG27 9NN
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.
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Basingstoke Veterans’ Hub
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Mondays 1030 until 1230
Location
Oakridge West Community Association
Upton Crescent
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 5SN
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
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Battle Armed Forces Drop-In*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
First and last Monday of each month, 1600-1700
Commencing 4th March 2024
Location
Haine & Son
19 Market Square
Battle, Sussex TN33 0XB
Contact
Andy Holter
07710 480512
Description
Sign Posting, Welfare Advice, Wellbeing Support, Guidance, Tea, Coffee and Companionship
Delivery Partners in support
NHS, DWP
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Beyond the Battlefield Drop-In (Newtownards)
Charity Number: NI100198
Company Number:
Opening Times
Drop-in 4th Tuesday of every month between 12pm-2pm
Location
Unit AB2, Strangford Business Park
19 Jubilee Road
Newtownards
Down
BT23 4YH
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
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Blue Van Armed Forces & Veterans Drop In (Eastbourne)
Charity Number: 1193342
Company Number:
Opening Times
2nd Tuesday of the month, 1000 – 1500
Other times Monday-Saturday by email/phone 0800 – 2000
Location
York House Hotel
14-22 Royal Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 7AP
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.
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Bolton Armed Forces Centre 4 Veterans
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 0930 – 1530
Wednesday
0930 – 1130 (Breakfast Club)
1200 – 1530 (Drop-In)
Location
The Victory Centre,
Victory St,
Bolton BL1 4JA
Contact
Scott Hawtrey
07387598992
01204 776628
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
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Bridge for Heroes – The Bridge Centre, West Norfolk
Charity Number: 1138136
Company Number: 07096496
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 1000-1600, Saturday 1000-1400 and once a month on Sundays
Nelson Activity Centre in King’s Lynn Monday-Friday 10:00 – 16:00
Location
52a South Clough Lane
King’s Lynn, Norfolk
PE30 1SE
Nelson Activity Centre
North Lynn Industrial Park
Contact
Helen Taylor
helen.taylor@thebridgeforheroes.org
01553 760230
Description
- Provide activities and workshops that combat feelings of loneliness and isolation, provide opportunities to share and learn new skills, and/or give a sense of purpose.
- Provide group sessions on common topics to encourage peer-to-peer support.
- Provide opportunities to participate in a range of activities that promote positive physical and mental health.
- Provide refreshments and light meals
Nelson Activity Centre in King’s Lynn focuses on providing a variety of activities for veterans and their families.
Delivery Partners in support
- SSAFA
- TRBL
- NHS
- DWP
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Bridging the Gap (Bolton) – The Bolton Guild of Help – Bolton Veterans Aid
Charity Number: 1183115
Company Number:
Opening Times
1000 until 1300 every Thursday
Location
Drop-In
The Bridge Cafe
Bradford Street
Bolton, Greater Manchester
BL2 1JX
Office
Scott House
27 Silverwell street
Bolton, Greater Manchester
BL1 1PP
Contact
Richard Davies
01257 485190
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
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Bromley FC Community Veterans Hub
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Last Friday of each month 1100-1400
Location
Bromley Football Club
Hayes Lane
Bromley, Kent BR2 9EF
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
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Broughton House Armed Forces Support Hub (Salford)
Charity Number: 1155225
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 1000 – 1600
Location
Broughton House,
Park Lane,
Salford,
Manchester. M7 4JD
Contact
Gavin Jones
0161 464 9521
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
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Burnley Football Club in the Community Veterans Programme
Charity Number: 1155856
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Location
Burnley Football Club in the Community
Harry Potts Way
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 4BX
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
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Bury Veterans Hub
Charity Number: 1198182
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 10.00 – 17.00
Location
Bury Business Center,
Office 7, Kay Street,
Bury,
Lancs.
BL9 6BU
Contact
Shirley Simmons
07983933755
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)
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Caerphilly Veterans Support Hub
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Saturday 1000-1200
Location
Centre of Sporting Excellence,
Ystrad Mynach
Caerphilly, Caerphilly CF82 7EP
Contact
Lisa Rawlings
07476953677
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
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Cardiff City FC Veterans Hub
Charity Number: 1128443
Company Number:
Opening Times
Wednesdays 1000 – 1200
Location
Cardiff City Stadium
Leckwith Rd
Leckwith, Cardiff CF118AZ
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
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Care After Combat
Charity Number: 1159342
Company Number: 09152620
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Location
Cafferata Way
Nottinghamshire
Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2TN
Contact
Phil Loader
01636 557543
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
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Catterick Garrison Veterans iHub
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday Morning 0900-1300hrs
Location
Catterick Garrison Community Centre,
Loos Road,
Catterick Garrison,
North Yorkshire
DL9 4HP
Contact
Mark Hill MBE
07511111399
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
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CDARS Sunshine Recovery Café – Veterans Hub
Charity Number: 1028663
Company Number: 2634372
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 1000-1700
Location
CDARS MERTON
296a Kingston Road
Wimbledon Chase, Surrey SW20 8LX
Description
VETERANS BREAKFAST,
HELP FOR HOMELESS VETERANS,
VETERANS WALKS,
ONE 2 ONE COUNSELLING,
THE VETERANS ALLOTMENT PROJECT
WELFARE ADVICE
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Change Step Wales (Several Centres throughout Wales)
Charity Number: 1039386
Company Number:
Opening Times
Aberystwyth
Hafal, 9 Portland Road, Aberystwyth SY23 2NL
Fortnightly Tuesdays, 1800 – 2000
Barry
Witchill Community Hall CF63 1DP
Tuesday, 1000 -1300
Cardiff
Inroads, 98 Neville St. Cardiff CF11 6LS
Every Wednesday, 1000 – 1300
Caerphilly
Cedar Tree, Corbett Lane, Pwll-Y-Pant CF83 3HX
First Tuesday of each month, 1000 – 1300
Llandudno (Aged Veterans)
Troop Cafe, Mostyn Broadway LL30 1YL
Every Friday, 1330 – 1530
Mountain Ash
Fernhill Community Centre, Fernhill CF45 3EW
Monday, 1000 – 1230
Port Talbot
12 Café, 37 Commercial Street, Taibach SA13 1LN
Tuesday, 1100 – 1430
Ton Pentre & Gelli
Dinam Park, Pentre CF41 7AT
Thursday, 0930 – 1230
Tredegar
Tredegar Library, The Circle, Tredegar NP22 3PS
Third Tuesday of every month, 1000 – 1200
Location
Ty Dafydd Alun, 36 Princes Dr,
Colwyn Bay
LL29 8LA
Contact
Finola Pickwell
0300 777 2259
http://www.changestepwales.co.uk
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
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Changing Step (North East)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 0900 – 1700
Saturday and Sunday, 1000 – 1600
Location
Stable Court,
1a Grey Street,
Crook,
Durham,
DL15 9EB
Contact
David Tindale
Director
dave@changingstepnortheast.org.uk
07713 738236
info@changingstepnortheast.org.uk
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).
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Combat Cafe Leeds United and Sporting Force
Charity Number: 1169441
Company Number:
Opening Times
Wednesdays 1030-1200
Location
Combat Cafe under the West Stand
Leeds United Ludo Lounge
Elland Road, Leeds
LS11 0ES
Contact
Jacqui Nicholson
jacqui.nicholson@sportingforce.org
07834370780
Description
Free breakfast- welfare advice, mentoring 1030 to 1200
1200 onwards activities, trips and events
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA
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Combat2Coffee
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Daily 0800 – 1600hrs
Location
Coffee Cell
Northgate Street
Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3BZ
Office
Unit 6
Handford Cut
Suffolk IP1 2HD
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
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Community Veterans Support (Coming Home Centre, Glasgow)
Charity Number: SCO45047
Company Number: SC474618
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Location
The Pearce Institute
840-860 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 3UU
Contact
David Devenney
Operations Manager
0141 237 8830
dave@communityveteranssupport.org
allana@communityveteranssupport.org
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.
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Company of Makers (HQ) CIC
Charity Number:
Company Number: 07628881
Opening Times
Online
Location
Fort Cumberland
Fort Cumberland Road
Portsmouth, Hants PO4 9LD
United Kingdom
Contact
Steve Bomford
07973 620968
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.
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Crawley Veterans Drop-in
Charity Number:
Company Number: CIC 10251007
Opening Times
Every Monday 1000-1230
Location
St Johns Bridge Café
Church Walk
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1HH
Description
The Crawley Drop-in is a welcoming and relaxing place for military veterans and their family members, to come for confidential welfare / clinical support or simply to meet for a social chat. The Drop-In is run by Veterans and their families for veterans and their families. You don’t need to make a prior appointment just Drop-in!
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
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Crimsham Veterans Hub
Charity Number:
Company Number: 12214848
Opening Times
Crimsham Farm – please call
Charlie Charlie
Monday – Saturday 0830 – 1700
Sunday – 0830 – 1600
Location
Crimsham Farm
Lower Bognor Road
Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO201AZ
Charlie Charlie 1 coffee shop
56 High Street
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO21 1SP
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.
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Crowland Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
3rd Saturday of month 1000 – 1230
Location
Ye Olde Abbey
Peterborough
Lincs
Contact
Paul Parker
07719619178
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
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Curzon Ashton Military Veterans Football Team
Charity Number: Curzon Ashton Military Veterans Football Team
Company Number:
Opening Times
Fridays 1800-1900
Location
The Tameside Stadium
Richmond Street
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside OL7 9HG
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
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Downham Market Veterans Drop-In
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Tuesdays 1030 – 1230
Location
Downham Market Library The Priory Centre
78 Priory Road
Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 9JS
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
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East Anglia Veterans Association (Peterborough)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
First Tuesday of the month, 1000 – 1200.
Location
Knights Chamber
Peterborough Cathedral Precincts
Peterborough
Cambs
PE1 1HQ
Contact
Elaine Danaher
07821 806783
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
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East Durham Veterans Hub
Charity Number: 1190445
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday-Wednesday & Friday – 1000-1600 Thursday 1000-1900 Saturday 1000-1300
Location
East Durham Veterans Trust, Dawdon Youth and Community Centre
Queen Alexandra Road
Seaham, Durham SR7 7NH
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
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East Grinstead AFVBC*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Wednesdays 1000 – 1400
Location
4 Station Road
East Grinstead, Sussex RH19 1DJ
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
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East Salford Drop In (Foundation 92) (Broughton, Salford)
Charity Number: 1180246
Company Number:
Opening Times
Thursdays 1000 – 1200
Location
East Salford Drop In
Albert Park
3G Pitch
Grecian Street
Salford
M7 1JF
Contact
Lee Wallis
07874 863957
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
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East Sussex Veterans’ Hub – 99/100 Group
Charity Number: 1183583
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday 0930-1230, by appointment on other days
Every other Saturday group meetings & breakfast drop in 1000-1300
Location
5 Harold Place
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 1JA
Contact
Bernard Stonestreet
bernard@esvh99100.onmicrosoft.com
01424 446292
07884 263824
Ian Boyle
esvh99100@esvh99100.onmicrosoft.com
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
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EDs Homes
Charity Number:
Company Number: 10410877
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Daily 1000 – 1500
Location
EDs Homes
57a Library Street
Wigan WN1 1NU
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
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Epsom Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Sunday, 1100hrs-1400hrs
Location
Dia y Noche, 39 The Oaks Square
Waterloo Road
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 8AS
Contact
John Williams
07508172429
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
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ERMAC – Erskine Reid Macewen Activities Centre (Bishopton)
Charity Number: SC006609
Company Number: 174103
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0930 – 1530
Location
Erskine Reid Macewen Activities Centre
Bishopton
Renfrewshire
PA7 5PU
Contact
Debra Dickson
0141 814 4534
Twitter– @erskinecharity
Instagram- @erskineveteranscharity
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.
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FirstLight Trust (Scarborough, Redcar Outreach, Gosport, Lancaster, Hawick, Hereford)
Charity Number: 1149496 & SCO46296
Company Number: 08226711
Opening Times
Gosport: Tuesday – Saturday 9.30am – 3.30pm
Hawick: Monday – Saturday 10am – 3pm
Hereford: Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm
Scarborough: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 3pm
Location
Gosport
68 High Street, Gosport P012 1DR
02392 583099
gosport@firstlighttrust.co.uk
Hawick
1-3 High Street, Hawick TD9 9BZ
01450 218 647
Hereford
41-43 Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9AR
01432 806 604
hereford@firstlighttrust.co.uk
Redcar Outreach
07721237315
Scarborough no cafe, but support available
64 Newborough, Scarborough YO11 1ET
01723 361210
scarborough@firstlighttrust.co.uk
Contact
Dorinda Wolfe Murray
0207 730 7545
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.
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Fleetwood Town Community Trust
Charity Number: 1146037.
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 08:00hrs 17:00hrs – see website for details
Location
Poolfoot Farm
Thornton Cleveleys
Fleetwood, Lancashire FY5 2JY
Description
Delivery Partners in support
Citizens Advice, Local Authority
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Forces in the Community (Beeston, Nottingham)
Charity Number: 1144814
Company Number: 07245570
Opening Times
Monday – Wednesday 1000 – 1500.
Location
2 Cross Street
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 2NX
Contact
Rick Harrington
01159 220320
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
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Forces Online CIO – Virtual Hub
Charity Number: 1188955
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 1000-1700
Tuesday & Thursday 1900-2100
Location
Contact
Len Chappell
len.chappell@forcesonline.org.uk
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.
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Forest Forces (Nottingham Forest)
Charity Number: 1139561
Company Number: 07395235
Opening Times
Predominantly last Friday of each month, 0930 – 1100.
Location
Nottingham Forest Football Club
The City Ground
Nottingham
NG2 5FJ
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
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.
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Garelochhead Station Trust
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1600
Location
C/O Centre 81,
Old School Rd, Garelochhead,
Nr Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute G84 0AT
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
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Gordon Messenger Centre (Lympstone)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1600
Outside these hours by private arrangement
Location
CTCRM
Lympstone
Exeter, Devon
EX8 5AR
Contact
GMC Manager
Lisa-Joy Peake
GMC Assistants
Charley Silvester
Shelly Stammers
07866 075074
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
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GSTT Armed Forces Community Drop In
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Third Tuesday of each Month (from May 2023) 11.00-14.00
Location
Drop-In
Ronald McDonald House
Evelina London House
216 Lambeth Road, Greater London SE1 7JY
Office
GSTT Armed Forces Programme
1st floor, Becket House, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
1 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EU
Contact
Matthew Evans
07789978894
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
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Guardians for Heroes
Charity Number: 11079076
Company Number:
Opening Times
Hub is open Wednesdays from 10.30 to 14.30
Mobile support motorhome 24/7
Location
Unit 36 -Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontyprydd
RCT
CF375UR
Contact
Paula Massey
07811591771
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
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Guitars for Veterans CIC
Charity Number:
Company Number: 15042940
Opening Times
Saturdays 1000-1200
Location
Centre of Sporting Excellence
Ystrad Mynach
Caerphilly, Caerphilly CF82 7EP
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
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Gurkha Veteran Drop-In (Cheriton)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
2nd Thursday of the month 10:00 – 12:00
Location
Folkestone Nepalese Community Centre
Baker Road
Cheriton,
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4NN
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
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Havant Veterans Support Hub
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Sunday 0900 – 1700
Location
1 Anmore Close
Leigh Park
Havant, Hants PO9 4PP
Contact
Matthew Rugman
07512 236483
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
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Healthier Heroes (East Lancashire)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11475724
Opening Times
Monday to Friday – 9.00 – 17.00
Last Saturday of each month 10 am – 3 pm
Location
Healthier Heroes Armed Forces HQ
Elizabeth House
4-6 Elizabeth Street
Burnley
Lancashire
BB11 2BQ
Contact
Andrew Powell
07411 240788
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
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Help a Squaddie (Rugeley)
Charity Number: 1182523
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 1000 – 1800
One Saturday a month for Breakfast
Location
Victory Church
11 Anson Street
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2BG
Contact
Kerry Urquhart
07816 282990
kerry@helpasquaddie.org.uk
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
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Herefordshire Veteran Support Centre
Charity Number: 1192644
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Wednesday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Location
19 West Street
Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 0BX
United Kingdom
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
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Herefordshire Veterans Support Group (Hereford)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Monday and Thursday, 1100 – 1600.
Location
Saxon Hall
Puston Community Association
Hoarwithy Rd
Herefordshire
HR2 6HE
Contact
01432 279 364
Description
Delivery Partners in support
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Heyford and Bicester Veterans Group (Bicester)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
First Friday of the month, 1100 – 1400
Location
Heyford Park Community Centre
Brice Road
Upper Heyford
Oxfordshire
OX25 5TF
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
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Homeless Veterans Project
Charity Number: SC049441
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Sunday 24 hours
Location
132 Rankin Court
Greenock, Inverclyde PA16 9AZ
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
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Horsham Veterans Drop-In
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Thursdays 0930-1130
Location
Barchester, Westlake House
Pondtail Road
West Sussex Horsham, RH12 5EZ
United Kingdom
Contact
Paul Gooderson
07595987646
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
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Hull 4 Heroes
Charity Number: 1170056
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 0900 – 1700
Saturday 1000 – 1400
Location
Hull 4 Heroes Armed Forces Community Hub
Unit F27 Princes Quay
Hull, HU1 2PQ
Contact
Paul Matson
01482 534483
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.
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HX Motors Drop-In
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Mon-Fri 06:00 – 15:00
Saturdays 07:00-Midday
Location
HX Motors
Headcorn Road
Sutton Valance
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 3EH
Contact
Twiggy Roberts
07801493956
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
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Links
Charity Number: 1139855
Company Number: 07363827
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1630
Location
Unit 4, The Palms
96 Queen Victoria Road
Llanelli, Carms SA15 2TH
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
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LiVeS Project by Littlehampton & Bognor Regis Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Littlehampton Breakfast club/ LiVeS drop in – Every Wednesday & Saturday 1000 – 1200
Invited Charities attend as a formal drop-in session on the last Wednesday of every Month.
Bognor Regis Breakfast Club – Every Tuesday 0930 – 1130, Every Sunday 1000 – 1200
Location
LITTLEHAMPTON
The Old Corn Store Bar & Bistro,
72 High Street
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5DX
Bognor Regis
The Waverley, Marine Drive West, Aldwick, Bognor Regis.
Contact
Ian Neville
07728 760246
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).
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Lothians Veterans Centre (Dalkeith)
Charity Number: SC040690
Company Number: SC362801
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 1000 -1600
Location
11 Eskdaill Court
Dalkeith
EH22 1AG
Contact
Pauline Cherrington
0131 660 5537
07443 878993
Description
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. 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
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M.A.S.H Military Assistance Social Hub
Charity Number: 1201316
Company Number:
Opening Times
Opening times:
Bridlington MASH 13:30-1600 every Tuesday Bridlington Football club, Queensgate, Bridlington YO16 7LN
Beverley MASH 18:30-20:30 every last Tuesday of the Month, The Angel, 15 Butcher Row, Beverley HU17 0AA HU17
Access to support through MASH can also be accessed at the following venues:
Monday 10am – 12 noon: Richies Cafe/Bar Princess Mary Promenade:- Veterans Coffee morning.
Monday 10am – 12 noon: Latte Lounge 42 Promenade, Bridlington, YO15 2QD:- Veterans Coffee morning.
Thursday 10am -12noon: Victoria Mills Tea Rooms, Sawmill Yard, Bridlington YO15 2SD : Veterans Coffee Morning
First Saturday of the month 10am – 12 noon: Richies Cafe/Bar Princess Mary Promenade:- Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.
Beat the winter Blues with M.A.S.H every Thursday. Warm space and hot food.
11:00-1300
Bridlington Football club,
Queensgate, Bridlington YO16 7LN
Location
M.A.S.H C/O Bridlington Town AFC
Queensgate, East Riding of Yorkshire YO16 7LN
United Kingdom
Description
Support and assistance is available for Veterans, Those serving and their dependents in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
M.A.S.H Hubs are accessible every Tuesday 13:30-16:00 in Bridlington at Bridlington Football Club and Beverley 18:30-20:30 The Angel Beverley Every last Tuesday of every Month.
We offer a range of drop-in games, events and activities through the hubs which are run weekly and monthly. 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 through our support partners is available along with support after leaving the service, housing issues, health issues and entitlements and education.
M.A.S.H is a group aimed at older veterans and M.A.S.H The Next Generation those that are ‘young at heart’ or with younger families.
There are strong links to local Breakfast clubs, Royal Naval Association, and the Submariners Association.
Delivery Partners in support
Armed Forces Covenant-East Riding of Yorkshire Council, SSAFA, Citizens Advice Bureau, PATT Foundation, ERYC Health and Well Being
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March Veterans Hub CIC*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
AF Hub – Thursday 1000-1600
Breakfast Club – 1st Saturday of the month 0930 – 1300
Location
Cassano’s
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9LD.
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
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Military Community Veterans Centre (Rotherham)
Charity Number: 1169595
Company Number: CE008074
Opening Times
Friday at 1000 – 1200hrs
Location
The Army Reserve Centre
146 Company REME
Fitzwilliam Rd
Rotherham
S65 1SH
Breakfast Club
Open alternate Saturday’s 1000 – 1200
The Toby Carvery
Eastwood Trading Estate
Sycomore Road
Rotherham
S65 1EN
Contact
Ian Jones
07900621810
ian.jones@rotherhammcvc.org.uk
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.
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Mission Motorsport
Charity Number: 1146159
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 0900 – 1700
Location
Mission Motorsport Unit 11,
W & G Industrial Estate, Faringdon Road
East Challow, Oxfordshire OX12 9TF
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
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Mode Rehabilitation
Charity Number: 1157257
Company Number: 8612989
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0800 – 17000 Saturdays 0800 – 1600
Location
Mode Rehabilitation
Phoenix House
Whitefield Road
Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2QR
Contact
0161 494 1515
0800 0025574
Susan McCormack
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.
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Morecambe Football Club Community Sports
Charity Number: 1155802
Company Number:
Opening Times
Wednesdays 1000 – 1200
Location
Mazuma Mobile Stadium
Christie Way, Westgate
Morecambe, Lancs LA4 4TB
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.
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NAAFI Break
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Thursdays 1000-1200hrs
Location
Handforth Community and Youth Centre
Old Road,
Handforth, Wilmslow,, Cheshire SK9 3AZ
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
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Nacro
Charity Number: 226171
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 0900-1700
Location
Nacro, Walkden House
16-17 Devonshire Square
London, London EC2M 4SQ
Nationwide
Contact
Barbara Holder
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
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Newport Veterans Hub
Charity Number:
Company Number: 12784758
Opening Times
Saturday 10:00-12:00
Location
Floor1 Suite 2, Clarence Place,
Newport, Newport NP19 7AA
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
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Noon Cregg CIC Veterans’ Retreat
Charity Number:
Company Number: 14341205
Opening Times
24/7 just call
Location
Noon Cregg.
Tsalta
Porkellis Bridge.
Porkellis
Helstone TR13 0HR
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
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North Bucks Veterans Support Group (Akeley)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Second Wednesday of the month, 1230 – 1600.
Location
Akeley Village Hall
Akeley
MK18 5HB
Contact
Stephen Staley
07889 435730
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.
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North Lincolnshire Armed Forces Hub
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 0900-1700
Location
186 High Street
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6EA
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
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North West Veterans Corps of Drums
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Mondays and Wednesdays practice 1900 -2100 plus events
Location
NWVCOD Trafford
Small Pavilion, Crossford Bridge.
Danefield Road
Sale, Greater Manchester M33 7WR
NWVCOD St Helens
Richard Evans Building, West End Road, Haydock, St
Helens, WA11 0AH.
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
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Op COURAGE Walk in Centre, Marlow
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Last Thursday of each month 1000-1300
Location
Marlow Fire Station
Parkway
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
Sl7 1RA
Contact
Antony Colton
07742984633
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
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Operation Re-Org Veterans Hub (Greater Manchester)
Charity Number: 1124508
Company Number: 6543150
Opening Times
Mon – Fri 1000 – 1600
Location
Groundwork GM,
Birchcroft Crowthorn Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL7 0DH
Contact
Terry Morley
terry.morley@groundwork.org.uk
07973 252373
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
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Oxford City Veterans Group Outreach
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Third Friday of the month 1000 – 1300
Location
Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Underhill Circus
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9LS
Contact
Bryan Meek
Brian Leech
oxfordcityveteransgroup@gmail.com
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
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Phoenix Heroes CIC (UK Wide)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11479548
Opening Times
Mon – Fri 0900 – 1700
Location
Castle House | South St
Ashby De La Zouch
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE65 1BR
Contact
Gary Stockton
07894389052
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.
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Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub
Charity Number: 1066776
Company Number: 2610208
Opening Times
We are open 09:00 – 16:00 Monday – Friday
Drop-in times are 10:00 – 14:00 Monday – Friday
Brew and Banter every other Friday at the Copthorne Hotel 10:30 – 12:00
Bacon Roll Mornings Every other Friday at the Hub. 10:00 – 12:00
Bingo 1st Wednesday of each month at Mannamead Wellbeing Hub. 17:30 -19:30
Unpaid Carers Support Group 1st Thursday of each month 13:00 – 15:00
Please call for location.
Location
Ernest English House
Buckwell Street
Plymouth
PL1 2DA
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.
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PNE Forces
Charity Number: 1130773
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Location
Sir Tom Finney Way
Preston, Lancashire PR1 6RU
Description
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
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Project RECCE CIO
Charity Number: 1195819
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 1000-1600
Location
RECCE HQ,
Hillside Farm,
Werneth Low Road
Stockport,
Cheshire
SK6 4PY
Contact
Neil Houlihan
07760391536
John Davies
07540400487
Description
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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Purple Warriors
Charity Number: 1169153
Company Number:
Opening Times
0900-1700 on selected dates for training days or events
Location
Various locations across England, depending on venue for training days and events. Contact for information.
Office:
132a College Road
Bromley
Kent, England BR1 3PF
Description
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.
Delivery Partners in support
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Ramsey Armed Force & Veterans Breakfast Club*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
3rd Saturday of the month 0930 – 1200
Location
White Lion
Huntingdonshire
PE26 2PA
Contact
Jannette Budd
077885421137
Description
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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Ramsgate Royal British Legion Club*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
0930 – 1230 every 2nd & 4th Wednesday |
Location
Allenby House
16 Cliff Street
Ramsgate, Kent CT11 9HS
Description
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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Ringwood Veterans Hub (Ringwood, Hampshire)*
Charity Number: 1204288
Company Number:
Opening Times
Fridays 1000 – 1200 for Hub meets
Location
Ringwood Library
Christchurch Rd
Ringwood
Hants, BH24 1DW
Contact
Natalie Bale
0370 779 6698
natalie.bale@hants.gov.uk
Membership Secretary
07565 191998
Description
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.
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Rock2Recovery
Charity Number:
Company Number: 09422840
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
0800 until 2000 every day – office telephone only
Location
Third Floor Office
23 Southernhay West
Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR
Contact
Charlie Hobson
Description
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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Romney Marsh Community Hub
Charity Number: 1093388
Company Number:
Opening Times
Second Friday of the Month 1000-1200
Location
Sunflower House
Rolfe Lane
New Romney, Kent TN28 8JR
United Kingdom
Description
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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Rovers Armed Forces Veterans Club
Charity Number: 1117122
Company Number: 05904736
Opening Times
Tuesday 10:30 – 12:00
Location
Blackburn Rovers FC,
Legends Lounge,
Darwen End Stand
Nuttall Street
Ewood Park,
Lancashire
BB2 4JF
United Kingdom
Description
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
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Rowans Hospice Veterans Drop In (Waterlooville)
Charity Number: 299731
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday 1000 – 1130, 1300-1430
Tuesday 1300-1430
Location
Rowans Hospice Living Well Centre
Purbrook Heath Road
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 5RU
Contact
Tina Millard
02392 248 011
Description
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
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Royal Hospital Chelsea Veterans’ Outreach
Charity Number: 1076414
Company Number: 03701005
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monthly timing dependent on event. See website and ASDIC Community Hub for updates.
Location
Prince Philip Building
West Road
London SW3 4NL
Description
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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Salford Veterans Community Centre
Charity Number:
Company Number: 13199932
Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 0900-1500
Location
15 The Mall
Eccles Shopping Centre
Salford, Greater Manchester M30 0EA
Description
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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Salute Her UK
Charity Number: 1195683
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1700
Location
John Willie Sams Centre
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear NE23 7HS
Description
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.
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Sharks Forces
Charity Number: 1142956
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday 1000-1200, Wednesday 1500-1630 plus other events
Location
AJ Bell Stadium
1 Stadium Way, Manchester
Office address:
Sale Sharks Training Ground, Carrington Lane
Manchester M31 4AB
Description
A weekly timetable, that includes:
Social Hubs
Friends & Family Provision
Welfare Walks
Physical Activity Sessions
An Allotment Project
Access to Sale Sharks matchday tickets
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Shots Foundation
Charity Number:
Company Number: 08362929
Opening Times
Last Wednesday of every month 1030 – 1230hrs
Location
John McGinty Lounge at The EBB Stadium
High Street
Aldershot
Hampshire GU11 1TW
Description
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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Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Hub
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
1st and 3rd Monday of the month Palmers Café 1000-1215
2nd Tuesday every month Bridgnorth Library 1000-1200
Last Wednesday every month RAF Shawbury 1000-1200
Monday- Friday RJAH 9.00 – 4.00
Location
Shirehall
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6ND
Description
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
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SMART Veterans
Charity Number: SC046247 1160516
Company Number:
Opening Times
Tuesday 1100-1230 SVR Edinburgh, Whitefoord House, Edinburgh EH8 8BS,
Wednesday 1900-2030 Online,
Friday 1100-1230 SVR Glasgow, Bellrock Close, Glasgow G33 3HU,
Sunday 1900-2030 Online
Location
Online,
Service Veterans Residence
Bellrock Close, Glasgow
Description
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
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Southampton Veterans Drop-In Centre
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1400 – 2100.
(Volunteers Permitting)
Location
Southampton Veterans Drop-In Centre
Woodley Road
Woolston
Southampton
SO19 9DW
Contact
Tracey Gaylor
02380 446032
colin@southamptonveterans.co.uk
Description
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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Sporting Force Recovery Centre
Charity Number: 1169441
Company Number: 10008613
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 0900-1700
Location
36 Blackwellgate
Darlington, Durham DL1 5HW
Description
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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SSAFA Glasgow’s Helping Heroes
Charity Number: Registered charity in England and Wales (210760), Scotland (SCO38056) & the Republic of Ireland (20006082)
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 0900 – 1600.
Location
Pearce Institute
840 – 860 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 3UU
Contact
Rachel Tribble
0141 276 7199
Description
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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Stepway Drop-In (Worcestershire)
Charity Number: 1186465
Company Number:
Opening Times
1000-1400 Veterans ‘Banter & Brew’
Every Monday: Community Garden, The North Stables, Pitchforth Race Course, Worcester
1st Tuesday of the month: Worcester Hub
Every Wednesday: Upton upon Severn
Last Wednesday of the month: The Wellbeing Centre, Oldbury
Every Thursday: Kidderminster
Location
Stepway Drop-In (Oldbury)
Merton Close Oldbury, West Midlands. B68 8NGStepway Drop-In (Kidderminster)
Salvation Army, Jerusalem Walk,
Kidderminster. Worcestershire DY10 2NP.
Stepway Drop-In (Worcester)
Salvation Army, The Trinity
Worcester. Worcestershire WR1 2PN
Stepway Drop-In (Upton upon Severn)
Upton Baptist Church. Old Street,
Upton upon Severn. Worcestershire WR8 0HN
Contact
Dawn Turner
07930657568
0121 7922 723
Description
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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Stockport County Community Trust – The Naafi Break
Charity Number: 13241679
Company Number: 13241679
Opening Times
Thursday 1000 – 1200
Location
County Community Trust, Edgeley Park
Hardcastle Road
Stockport, Cheshire SK3 9DD
Description
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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Swansea Veterans Hub*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Saturdays 1000-1200
Location
St Helens Rugby Football Club.
Bryn Road
Brynmill, Swansea SA20AR
Description
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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The Armed Forces Community Hub and Heritage Trail in Tedworth Park – The Armed Forces Equine Charity
Charity Number: 1184971
Company Number: 11843722
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
0900 – 1700
Location
The Armed Forces Community Hub and Heritage Trail
Tedworth Park
Tidworth, Wiltshire SP9 7AH
Description
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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The Block, Armed Forces Foundation
Charity Number: 12949232
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 1330 – 1730
Location
241-243 Walton Road
Liverpool
Merseyside L4 4AR
Description
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
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The Ely Centre (Enniskillen, Markethill & Portadown)
Charity Number: 1011441
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 -16:30.
Friday, 10:00 -14:30.
Location
Enniskillen
52 Forthill Road,
Enniskillen,
BT74 6AJ
Markethill
11 Fairgreen Road,
Markethill,
BT60 1QU
Contact
Lee McDowell lee@elycentre.co.uk
Ben Higgins ben@elycentre.co.uk
028 6632 0977
Description
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.
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The Fighting Chance – Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club
Charity Number: 1194283
Company Number: 10959522
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Office: Monday-Friday 0900-1700
Tuesday – Better Together open to all Veterans
- 10.00 meet at the Corner Café, 82 Hercules Rd, London SE1 7JY
- 10.30 – 12.00 boxing session at Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club, 180 Lambeth Rd, London SE1 7JY
- Nearest stations: Lambeth North, Waterloo
Wednesday – Women Only
- 10.30 meet at the Bridge the Gap Café, 153 Battersea Park Road SW8 4BX
- 11.00 – 12.30 boxing session at MMA Den, Arch 68 Queen’s Circus, Prince of Wales Dr, Queenstown Rd, London SW8 4NE
- Nearest stations: Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, Battersea Power Station
Friday – Veteran Drop-In
- 18.00 – 19.00 boxing session at Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club, 180 Lambeth Rd, London SE1 7JY
- Nearest stations: Lambeth North, Waterloo
Location
Drop-In:
Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club
180 Lambeth Road
London, UK London SE1 7JY
Office:
The Fighting Chance
8 Northumberland Avenue
London WC2N 5BY
Description
THE FIGHTING CHANCE uses boxing training to bring about improvements in people’s lives. Everyone deserves the support they need to feel better, get training or find work – No one should be left behind. OUR MISSION is to improve people’s lives through boxing training. We support those who need it most to feel better, improve wellbeing, find work and access training. We engage and inspire while offering personalised support that change lives.
A Veteran specific programme is running through 2022 – 2023., designed to support Veterans through boxing training programmes with a focus on improving health & wellbeing and employability. Programmes running weekly for Veterans and their family.
Drop-In, at Fitzroy Lodge Boxing club, is run by Veterans Boxing coaches. It includes those with no boxing experience and reducing social isolation and loneliness by providing a regular physical group activity in a friendly and supportive environment. The Fighting Chance is well established at Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club and many Veterans already train there on our various programmes.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, NHS, DWP, Local Authority, Veterans in the Criminal Justice System.
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The Icarus Charity
Charity Number: SC049263
Company Number: CS003978
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Online – 24/7 call handling
Location
Third Floor, 3 Hill Street
New Town
Edinburgh, EH2 3JP
Nationwide
Description
Online mental health care and support. ICARUS is a veteran-led mental health treatment charity. We provide therapy, counselling and help for the range of difficulties and problems which often evolve from trauma, PTSD or other commonly related conditions, such as anger-management, excessive alcohol use and drug abuse. We are open to all the uniformed services, whether in the Army, Navy or the Air Force.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, TRBL, NHS
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The Last Post Veterans Drop In and Museum
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Open every day. Mon-Wed 1100-2100 hrs. Thu-Sat 1100-0100 hrs (inc Bank Holidays)
Location
The Last Post,
Cranworth Street
Thornaby, Durham TS17 7DR
Contact
Julia Cooper
07999 439064
Description
About The Last Post Memorial Bar & Museum
1 Free Sunday lunches for Veterans, OAP’s and those that need it. Free teas coffees all day for OAP’s and veterans free hot food for homeless along with sleeping bag if needed ( there’s a wet room for them to use too)
2 Hospital and care home visits taking items like pyjamas, slippers, socks, toothpaste needed items. 3 Veterans Breakfast clubs monthly, and bacon butty club once a week, and bingo for our OAP’s
4 Regimental Reunions, a venue to hold a reunion. Care home get together afternoon tea’s on our premises, we can organise mini busses to bring residents over to us.
5 Shoe boxes and care boxes for our deployed serving personnel and homeless.
6 School educational visits to the museum free of charge
7 A secure haven and first port of call for many veterans and the community seeking help, advice and guidance.
8 The Museum – a show case of memorabilia from all over the world handed over to me over a nine year period along with my own collection on display. The Museum is a charity in its own right and contains items belonging to the Victoria Cross Association.
9 The Memorial Bar and Museum is a unique personal tribute to those who lost their lives in all conflicts. It is a place of respect where loved ones can send photographs and memorabilia to me and i personally put them on display. Great care is taken of all the memorabilia, photos etc brought in.
10 Free Christmas dinners for veterans homeless and lonely people, free meals where needed & Easter eggs to care homes .
11. Humanitarian aid collection and runs out to Poland and Ukraine.
12 Remembrance Sunday – we offer free hot drinks and hot food throughout the day to everyone who comes after the parade. We also support Armed Forces Day and the venue is open to families and Associations etc to organise events . This is a small insight of just some of what goes on behind the scenes. Together we can offer more…
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, TRBL, Local Authority
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The VC Gallery (Haverfordwest & Pembroke Dock)
Charity Number: 1172407
Company Number: CE009825
Opening Times
Haverfordwest
Monday – Friday 1100 – 1600
30 High Street,
Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire,
SA61 2DA
Pembroke Dock
Monday-Friday 1100 – 1600
20 Dimond St,
Pembroke Dock,
Pembrokeshire
SA72 6AH
Location
30 High Street,
Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire,
SA61 2DA
Contact
Barry John MBE
CEO
01437765873
Description
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.
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The Veterans Charity (Barnstaple)
Charity Number: 1123149
Company Number: 06484880
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1700
Location
The Veterans Charity
Unit 7, Seven Brethren Bank
Barnstaple, North Devon
EX31 2AS
Also at:
The Veterans Halt
Polmenor Downs North
Gwinear
Nr Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 5JH
Description
Immediate needs support for Veterans facing hardship. Mental health first aid, welfare advice, signposting and referrals to other organisations, refreshments.
We are shortly going to begin construction of ‘The Veterans Depot’, the first and only Veterans Hub in North Devon which will offer a safe and relaxing space for breakfast clubs, drop in sessions, presentation/therapy sessions from partner organisations, beneficial community group meetings, creative sessions and more.
Also we have created a new hub ‘The Veterans Halt’, a joint project with Active Plus and Who Dares Works – watch this space or get in touch for more details!
Delivery Partners in support
NHS, DWP, Local Authority
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The Veterans Forge C.I.C (Dorset)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11099658
Opening Times
Wednesday – Saturday 1000 – 1600
other times by appointment
Location
Oakwood Farm Ailwood Corfe Castle
Ailwood, Corfe Castle
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5JA
Contact
William Spicer
theveterans@theveteransforgecic.com
07565405103
Description
- Blacksmithing / Metalworking
- Leatherworking
- Cost Involved
- Signposting and Referrals
- Tea and Coffee provided
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Local Authority
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The Veterans Hub (IOW) CiC
Charity Number: 13024589
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 16:00
Sat 0900 – 1300
Location
Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2HT
United Kingdom
Contact
Dale Hillier
07980921419
https://www.veteranshubiow.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/veteranshubiow
Description
The mission of the Veterans Hub Isle of Wight is clear. To relieve the hardship faced by veterans, currently serving personnel, and associated family and friends who have a direct connection with the Isle of Wight, either past or present, in respect of finance, trauma, isolation and well-being. The Isle of Wight has a high number of Military Veterans living here and over the last few years after long friendly conversations with service personnel both past and present, their families and friends. We found that there was the need for a Veterans Community Hub on the Island
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA
NHS
Local Authority
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The Veterans Hub Weymouth & Portland CIC
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11476071
Opening Times
1000-1600/Monday-Saturday
1900-2100/Thursday Drop-in (veterans only)
Location
The Veterans Hub
114 Portland Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9AD
Contact
Andrew Price
07765125899
Description
- Multi-agency welfare office
- Treatment room
- Counselling services
- Café
- Showers
- Laundry facilities
- Allotments
- Gym
- Garden
- Quiet/Library Room
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, Local Authority, DMWS, Dorset Police, BLESMA, Dorset First Point/You Trust, Healing Hands Network
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The Veterans’ Drop-in at St Pancras Hospital
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Time: 1700 hrs to 1900 hrs.
Dates:
Thu 30th June,
Thu 21st July,
Thu 25th August,
Thu 29th September,
Thu 20th October,
Thu 17th November.
Location
Veterans’ Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service (TILS) Service
London and South East
West Wing
St Pancras Hospital
London NW1 0PE
Contact
Rob Henderson
Richard Chalmers
0203 317 6818
St Pancras Hospital,
4th Floor, West Wing,
4 St Pancras Way,
London.
NW1 0PE
Description
We are pleased to announce the relaunch of the Veterans’ Drop-in at St Pancras Hospital, an integral part of reaching veterans and families from across Greater London. The Drop-in is offered in collaboration with NHS Op Courage and multiple partners across the veteran community. It supports veterans to access a range of help with health and social issues, via specialist case workers and peers.
All ex-service personnel are welcome, no matter service length. This includes serving personnel with a set discharge date.
Standard offering:
- NHS clinical specialists able to take referrals and talk through mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Regional representatives of the London Department of Work and Pensions veterans’ champions.
- Peer support, including advocacy and social needs.
- Support to access the NHS Veterans’ Trauma Network (VTN), for physical health, chronic pain and injury support.
- Housing advice.
- Access to veterans’ community groups and social activities: fitness, friendship and reducing social isolation.
- Employment, retraining and personnel development support
- Finances, including debt management
- Addiction
- Confidential families support
We provide free tea, coffee, and other snacks, including Old Jamaica ginger beer.
Please keep an eye on this page for future events and engagement opportunities.
Delivery Partners in support
Stoll, QVSR, SSAFA, WWTW, RBL, Fighting Chance, Alcoholics Anonymous, Armed Forces Breakfast Club, DWP Armed Forces Champions, NHS Veterans Service User Group, and the NHS ‘Operation Courage’ Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
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The Warrior Programme
Charity Number: 1120893
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1700
Location
Nationwide – contact for details
1 Thorpe Close
London W10 5XL
Description
Our programme enables individuals to manage their emotions and to develop the resilience, focus and motivation to succeed in today’s world. The programme has been developed over the last fifteen years to meet the demands and challenges experienced by past and present members of the armed forces and their families.
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Tom Harrison House (Liverpool)
Charity Number: 1154510
Company Number: 08675134
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1700
Location
4 Argyle Road
Anfield
Liverpool, Merseyside L4 2RS
Description
Tom Harrison House is an addiction recovery centre for ex-forces personnel.
We support veterans from across the UK and from all three services – The Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force – as well as reservists, still-serving soldiers, and those who work or have worked in the emergency services.
We also offer support to the family members of those who access our programme.
Based in Liverpool, our centre was opened in 2014 as a response to the fact that there were no military-specific addiction services in the UK, especially for veterans struggling to access mainstream, civilian services or who found these services were inappropriate for them.
We work in close partnership with statutory and community organisations to provide a trauma-informed, residential addiction treatment programme across three key stages:
Open Access Referral & Mentor Support
12-Week Residential Recovery Programme
Aftercare and Resettlement Support
Our team of addiction specialists comprises both civilian and ex-forces personnel. We are supported by our dedicated team of volunteers, all of whom have been through the programme themselves and have subsequently completed a course in volunteering and peer mentorship.
Our live-in support team are also on hand outside of programme hours to make sure that all beneficiaries have round-the-clock access to the support and assistance of the team
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Tommy’s Huddersfield CIC
Charity Number:
Company Number: 14503826
Opening Times
Tuesday – Friday 0700-1400 Saturday 1000 – 1500
Location
17 Station Street
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 1LS
Description
We are a coffee lounge is Huddersfield, providing safe spaces for Veterans and families. We help combat social isolation and suicide, through various group activities, care home to Tommy’s coffee mornings, days out, arts and craft therapy groups, veterans and veterans in care Christmas dinners, letter writing activities for those that are home alone through Give a few words, visits to veterans in Hospitals, sensory play days for families with disabled and or autistic children. The Mess Club Dinners and more.
We have created a safe and warm place to come and be yourself, you can sit with a brew and read a book, do a puzzle book, play board games and cards, or you can get involved with old stories and go down memory lane with like minded people. If you simply want to sit in quiet then this is not a problem, you can join in when you are ready. There is no pressure to join in or drink up and leave, you can sit for as long as you like.
Our staff provide peer to peer support and if we feel you need a little bit more help we will sit and help sign post you to the right people to help.
We serve hot and cold foods, along with our own brand of coffee, teas and cold drinks. Our popular food choices are the Currywurst and Bratwurst straight from Germany, for those who served in Germany its like you never left, our ingredients are brought in direct for Germany for that authentic taste. This also peaks a lot of old stories shared and most laughter alongside.
As we grow we will have Volunteer positions, so keep an eye out.
We regularly have Breakfast clubs use Tommy’s as a meeting place, we do not hold a license for alcohol, as we understand that a lot of veterans may have addictions, this is a place where you can come and feel at ease knowing there is nothing on site.
We have free WiFi, students and anyone wanting a change of scenery for remote working are more than welcome.
Our projects are constantly growing the more we grow and network.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, TRBL, Local Authority
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Totton and Eling Community Drop-in (Southampton)
Charity Number: 301815
Company Number:
Opening Times
Tuesday and Wednesday 1030 – 1130
Location
Totton Men’s Shed
Totton and Eling Community Centre,
Civic Centre Buildings,
Library Road,
Totton,
Southampton,
Hampshire. SO40 3AP
Contact
Susan Compton
023 8087 3143
07947 437612
Description
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
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Trafford Veterans CIC
Charity Number:
Company Number: 12727472
Opening Times
Sundays 1300 – 1500
Sale Allotment,
Warslow Drive Allotments
Sale
M33 2XN
Location
Description
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
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Tri Service & Veterans Support Centre (Stoke-on-Trent)
Charity Number: 1159599
Company Number:
Opening Times
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 1000-1600
Location
Veteran’s House,
Hassell Street,
Newcastle under Lyme,
Stoke-on-Trent.
ST5 1AR
Contact
Geoff Harriman
Chairman
01782713963
Description
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.
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Turn to Starboard
Charity Number: 1161201
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Contact for details of courses
See website
Location
Turn to Starboard, BFOB
North Parade
Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2TF
Description
Sailing experiences and RYA qualifications all free of charge (no sailing experience necessary). Food and accommodation are provided aboard our boats, foul weather gear, and lifejackets included. Participants just have to pay for transport to Falmouth.
Delivery Partners in support
Active Plus
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V1P Lanarkshire Access Point
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Access Point runs every Thursday 2-4pm at Centrepoint in Wishaw. Our service runs 9-5pm, Monday – Friday.
Location
Veterans First Point (V1P) Lanarkshire
The Houldsworth Centre ML2 7LP
Description
V1P Lanarkshire is a specialist peer support and psychology service for veterans residing in Lanarkshire. The services we provide are:
Veteran peer support: peer support workers are all veterans themselves and provide support around a number of social and welfare issues including finance, employment, health, social isolation, housing, and well-being.
Specialist Psychology: trained and accredited clinicians to provide evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention.
Access Point: a community space to meet other veterans for information, commaraderie, support, signposting, banter & a brew.
Access Point Programme: monthly guest slots at weekly access points on a range of issues.
Family members/carers’/partners: information pack and one-off support sessions for family members/carers/partners.
Delivery Partners in support
Pain Association Scotland, Lanarkshire Carers Association, Veterans UK, and many more local partners.
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Veteran Support Drop In Swindon*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Veterans Support & Social
Last Tuesday of each month 1130 -1430
Veterans Support Activities
Every Monday 1000 – 1300
Location
Sanford House, Sanford Street, Swindon SN1 1HE.
Description
The Veterans Support Drop In Swindon offers support to all veterans in the area. Each drop in has a number of charities and organisations there to help with any support that is needed. Refreshments are also available.
Delivery Partners in support
NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Help for Heroes, Op Courage, RBL, Veterans UK, Forces Online.
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Veterans & Families – Listening Project (V&F-LP) (Camberley)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Second Monday of the month, 1000 – 1330
Location
High Cross Church
Knoll Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3SY
Contact
Deborah and Roy Sellstrom
Contact through email, website, social media:
Twitter @VnF_LP
Description
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.
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Veterans & Families Recovery College (Wallsend)
Charity Number: 1164040
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1700
Location
10 Frank Street
Wallsend
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE28 6RN
Description
The Veterans & Families Recovery College offers mental health support, including one-one counselling sessions. The college also provides addiction support and conducts two SMART Recovery events each week. We can also offer support to veterans who would like to take part in our outdoor therapy activities, including canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and forestry skills. In addition we have weekly anxiety/arts and crafts/tea & toast groups. We also provide assistance with veterans who need benefits help or completing forms etc. The Recovery College also has an IT suite which may be used free of charge for those who may need to search for jobs or other advice online.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, NHS, Local Authority, CTS
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Veterans and Community Hub (VC Hub) CIC & Caffinaafi
Charity Number:
Company Number: 14778680
Opening Times
Contact Naomi Horlock for times and events
Location
Connah’s Quay Resource Centre
Fron Road
Connahs Quay
Flintshire CH5 4PJ
Description
The Veterans & Community Hub (the VC Hub) CIC is a newly founded, largely veteran-led organisation based in Connahs Quay, Deeside. The VC Hub is a not-for-profit company set-up to support military veterans, their families and the community in the Deeside area and beyond.
In March Connah’s Quay Town Council agreed to give us a home in a building that had once housed a café. This inspired us to create Caffinaafi, a community café with an ethos that echoes the best qualities of military and civilian social spaces – connection, good humour, a sense of acceptance and belonging, support and camaraderie – along with a decent brew and great coffee.
We are an unfunded organisation dependant on raising income from donations and trading Caffinaafi. As well as this new partnership with 5 Aside Chess, we collaborate with arts organisations such as Re-live and Theatr Clwyd, military organisations such as SSAFA and Woody’s Lodge and statutory agencies such as the Probation Service and DWP. Our well-being activities for veterans and their families include: song-writing, singing, guitar and cornet sessions, model-making and military history groups. We plan to expand the programme and to develop our ideas for a second venue in a semi-rural setting to accommodate some of the more sensitive work we do.
Caffinaafi is supported by Connah’s Quay Town Council, SSAFA, the local and ex-military community and our customers.
Caffinaafi is open Tuesday – Friday 10 – 4pm. Pease contact us for information about our developing programme for veterans. From 2024 we will begin using Caffinaafi in from 4 – 8/8.30pm for veteran and community sessions in using after school Digital Detox; Men’s group; Female Veteran’s group; Music/Jamming sessions.
Delivery Partners in support
The Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, Woody’s Lodge, NEO Community, CAR(NEW), Models for Heroes, Communities for Work Flintshire, Flintshire Coastal Rangers, NRW, North Wales Police. Community payback for both adults and junior.
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Veterans Central – West Raynham SHQ
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
2nd and 3rd Saturday each month 1100 to 1500
1st and 4th Wednesday each month 1100-1500
Location
SHQ
Blenheim Way
West Raynham Business Park, Norfolk NR21 7PL
Description
Support military and emergency veterans and the larger community in wellbeing, socialization and community activities. Many aspects of the facility support wellbeing through engagement and participation, or simply by finding a quiet and supportive environment.
Core uses include:
- Veterans Hub for individuals and organisations
- Meeting space for charities and organisations
- Admin space for charities and organisations
- Veterans Help Exchange: providing details of where veterans can seek help and support
- Veterans Business Support Exchange: providing details of businesses owned or operated by veterans or dependents of veterans
- External wellbeing and support spaces, including Garden of Remembrance, Wellbeing and Therapy Garden
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA
TRBL
Local Authority
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Veterans Community (Lanarkshire) SCIO
Charity Number:
Company Number: SC049087
Opening Times
Veterans Hub open Monday – Thursday 1000 – 1400. Veterans Cafe open Friday 1000 – 1300
Location
59 Shieldmuir Street
Craigneuk
Motherwell, Lanarkshire ML2 7TJ
Description
Veterans Community (Lanarkshire) SCIO is a charity that supports the veterans community (ex-Armed Forces Veterans and their families) within the Lanarkshire Area. Our aim is to provide support and guidance to the whole veterans community. We also run a monthly activities calendar for everyone to enjoy.
The charity operates a veterans community hub in Craigneuk and also a drop-in cafe, on a Friday, in the Kings Church in Motherwell.
Delivery Partners in support
TRBL, NHS, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority
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Veterans Drop-In East Grinstead*
Charity Number: 1127168
Company Number: 06695518
Opening Times
Friday 1000-1200
Location
Glen Vue Community Hub
Railway Approach
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 1BS
Contact
Sarah Collyer
01342 327046
Description
We offer refreshments, welfare advice, signposting, support, friendship
Delivery Partners in support
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Veterans First Point Fife (Lochore, Fife)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every other Weds 1330-1500
Location
Lochore Meadows Visitor Centre
Fife KY5 8BA
Contact
Dean McMinn
fife.veteransfirstpoint@nhs.scot
01383 565128
Description
Comradeship and a Cuppa. The Drop-In is an opportunity for V1P registered veterans to come along and socialise with fellow veterans, meet already involved veterans, and meet the Peer Support Workers. The Drop-In provides a welcoming and relaxed space for veterans to come together for a sociable chat and a cuppa. Open to all registered V1P Veterans. Those not registered are welcome to drop in to arrange a registration appointment.
Veterans F1rst Point is a service designed by veterans, for veterans, run in partnership with NHS Fife. V1P provides services in four main areas: information and signposting, understanding and listening, social support, health and wellbeing. As a team, we combine personal experience of military life and the ability to help meet veterans’ welfare and mental health needs.
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Veterans First Point Lothian
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
We provide an open access drop-in centre from Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 1.00pm and 3.30pm at V1P Lothian
Location
Floor K, Argyle House,
3 Lady Lawson Street, Midlothian Edinburgh EH3 9DS
Contact
Charlie Allanson-Oddy
Charlie.Allanson-Oddy@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
0131 220 9920
Description
Veterans F1rst Point (NHS Lothian) offers Welfare support and advice with Peer Support Workers (all ex-forces). We also offer assessment and treatment of mental health with Psychology and Psychiatry. Our drop-in is a safe space where veterans can have a brew and a chat, with our Peer Support Workers present, with other drop-in users.
Delivery Partners in support
Citizens Advice Bureau, Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP), Veterans UK and Edinburgh Housing Advice Project (EHAP)
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Veterans First Point NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 1000 – 1600
Location
12 – 14 Bridgegate
Irvine, North Ayrshire KA12 8BQ
Description
Peer support
Refreshments
Welfare advice
Access to Psychological & Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment
Housing advice
Support with addictions
Support for veteran’s family members
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA
NHS
DWP
Citizens Advice Bureau
Local Authority
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Veterans Garage Drop In Centre (Manchester)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 9978574
Opening Times
Daily 0900 – 1800
Location
Veterans Garage
Terminal Building
City Airport and Heliport
Liverpool Road
Eccles
Manchester
M30 7SA
Contact
Daniel Redshaw
07864 680459
dan@veteransgarage.co.uk
Dave Redshaw
07808877086
Description
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)
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Veterans HQ – Liverpool
Charity Number: 1172805
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0930 – 1600
Location
28 St Domingo Vale
Everton
Liverpool
L5 6RW
Contact
Description
Support for ex-armed forces personnel, reservists & their families
To provide a unique holistic support service and engagement programme for ex-armed forces personnel, reservists and their families across the Liverpool City Region and surrounding areas.
Employment and Job search support
Access to fitness and sports sessions
In-house Mental Health support (veteran-specific)
Art sessions
Referrals to Mental Health and Addiction Services
Support and training
Veterans in Custody programme
Volunteering, drop-in, counselling, social events
Benefit and housing support, CV support
Delivery Partners in support
Whitechapel Centre Homeless and Housing Merseycare
Criminal Justice Liaison & Diversity Team
New Beginnings programme funded by NHS England
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Veterans in Communities (Rossendale)
Charity Number: 1151194
Company Number: 8230197
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Location
12 Bury Road
Haslingden
Rossendale
BB4 5PL
Contact
Bob Elliott
01706 833180
Description
We are an East Lancashire based Armed Forces charity working across Rossendale, Pendle, Burnley, Hyndburn, Ribble Valley, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale areas supporting those who have served in any of the branches of the military, the emergency services (Blue Light) and their families who have or are having difficulties with returning to ‘Civvy Street’ or just want to socialise with like minded people.
A range of veterans services and activities including; walking, horticulture, allotments, social trips, helping the local community with small projects, training opportunities, outreach services in local areas, art groups, craft groups, and a Choir. Our range of Peer Support activities include; community projects, outdoor activities and outreach veterans services.
Delivery Partners in support
NHV Military Veterans Service, SSAFA, RBL, Walking with the Wounded, Accrington Stanley FC Community Trust, Burnley FC in the Community, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, Age UK, Burnley Pendle Rossendale CVS, Hyndburn Ribble Valley CVS, Lancashire Armed Forces Covenant Hub, Burnley Borough Council, Rossendale Borough Council, Rochdale Borough, Council, Pendle Borough Council, Hyndburn Borough Council, Ribble Valley Borough Council, Clitheroe Borough Council, Homes for Humanity, Together Housing, Calico Housing, Armed Forces Support Group, Selnet, Citizens Advice, Armed Forces Breakfast Clubs.
Local community Groups
Local Veteran Associations
Blind Veterans
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Veterans in Crisis (Sunderland)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11321939
Opening Times
Weekdays 0900-1700
Tuesdays 1000-1300 at The Gunners
Location
1 Roker Ave,
Sunderland SR6 0BY
Tuesday Drop in 1000-1300
The Gunners
10-11 Mary St,
Sunderland SR1 3NH
Contact
Ger Fowler
07398 916590
01915671878
Description
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
Springboard North East (training), Sunderland City Council, Northumbria University Veterans Hub (research project), Gentoo (housing), Sunderland Integrated Care Board, Sunderland GP Alliance, Sunderland Carers centre, DWP, Thirteen (accommodation), Impact North East (counselling), Sunderland Association Football Club, Fitness 2000, Gunners Club, Advantex, Sunderland Uni, Sunderland Collage, Tall image, IG Media.
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Veterans In Custody Support – HMP Leeds
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Daily 0730 – 1700
Location
HMP Leeds
Gloucester Terrace
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS12 2TJ
Contact
John Baker
01132032796
Description
Veterans In Custody (VICs) has been established for prisoners who have served in any of the Armed Forces. It works to raise awareness amongst ex-Service personnel in prison and probation of the help and support available to them and to their families whilst they serve their sentence and as they prepare for release. The overall aim of VICS is to help support and reduce reoffending amongst the Veterans community.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, NHS, Care After Combat, Local Authority
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Veterans into Logistics
Charity Number: 1198343
Company Number: 14300119
Opening Times
Friday 0900 – 1300
Other times by appointment
Location
Office 153 Birch Mill
Heywood
Greater Manchester
OL10 2QQ
Contact
John Harker
0330 111 9320
john@veteransintologistics.org.uk
Description
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
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Veterans Living History Museum (VLHM Hub/Museum)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11825354
Opening Times
Thursday 1000 – 1400
Location
VLHM Hub/Museum
Ordnance Street
Blackburn
BB1 3AE
Contact
Wayne Hester
07921 803853
Description
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
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Veterans Network of Wellbeing
Charity Number: SCO21861
Company Number: SC225268
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0915 – 1530
Location
Networks of Wellbeing
34 West Park Street
Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8DY
Description
Counselling, Relaxation sessions, Mindfulness sessions, Veterans Breakfasts (2 x monthly), Veterans Activitydays, Veterans Awaydays. We propose to start Veterans Peer Support and Drop-in from mid-September.
Once set up we hope to link to Legion Scotland, SSAFA, NHS Services.
Please note that our Veterans Project is one of many services we operate. We are a community based Mental Health charity offering a range of supports and services to people aged 11 and over. Our Veterans Project is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and by the Scottish Veterans Fund.
Our Charity has been in operation since 1992 and our Veterans Project has been running since 2019, though it dropped off during COVID and picked up again at the end of last year.
Delivery Partners in support
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Veterans Outdoors
Charity Number: 1175204
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Location
c/o 4 Stonesclose
Modbury, Devon PL21 0RZ
United Kingdom
Description
Based in the South West, Veterans Outdoors is a unique charity offering support, friendship and outdoor wellbeing activities in some of the regions most beautiful locations. We understand the therapeutic benefits of working with horticulture, nature and animals or simply just being outdoors walking, kayaking, learning rural craft skills or just sitting around the fire drinking tea. We do al this and more – and our activities are open to anyone who has served in HM Forces, is still serving or who has a family/spousal connection.
We also have Project ARTEMIS, which is run by females for females. A bespoke set of events and activities specifically designed for female veterans, as we understand that the journey through service, transition and beyond is a completely different experience to that of male veterans.
Delivery Partners in support
NHS, DWP
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Veterans Outreach Support (Portsmouth & Isle of Wight)
Charity Number: 1154429
Company Number: 08479090
Opening Times
Portsmouth
First Wednesday of the month, 1400 – 1800
(last registration 1730)
Royal Maritime Club,
Queen Street,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire
PO1 3HS
Isle of Wight
Third Wednesday of the month, 1200 – 1600
Riverside Centre,
The Quay,
Newport,
Isle of Wight
PO30 2QR
Location
(As above)
Contact
02392 731767
Wendy Pearson
Description
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.
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Veterans Regroup supported by Smart Savings
Charity Number:
Company Number: 06995089
Opening Times
Last Tuesday of each month 10.00 – 14.00
Location
Redruth Community Centre
Foundry Row
Chapel Street
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 1AN
Contact
Simon Judge
simon@smartsavings.org.uk
07543 282303
Jane Jiwa
jane@smartsavings.org.uk
07760214254
01209 212579
Description
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.
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Veterans Response CIC (South Shields Tyne & Wear)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 08350080
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1600 Drop in
Monday -Thursday 0900 – 1300 at Fowler Street
Location
Drop In Location:
96 – 98 King Street
Tyne and Wear
South Shields
NE33 1JE
Office address:
7 Beach Road
South Shields
NE33 2QA
Contact
Ian Driver
0191 4274764
Description
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
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Veterans Support Association (West Molesey & Esher, Surrey)
Charity Number: 1190025
Company Number:
Opening Times
DIAL (Drop-In & Activity Lounges)
West Molesey, Surrey
Every Monday 1000 – 1600
Walton on Thames
Thursday & Friday 1000 – 1600
Location
3rd Molesey Scout Hut
St Peters Road
West Molesey
Surrey
KT8 2QE
Walton on Thames
The Heart Centre
New Zealand Ave,
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 1GH
Contact
John Joyce
07902 125508
www.veteranssupportassociation.co.uk
Description
West Molesey, Surrey
Veterans and families drop in with several service charities in attendance offering advice and support all day.
Free B&B (brew and banter) with like-minded people in a very relaxed atmosphere with Indoor Archery, Kurling, Boccia, Bowls and Table Tennis – for all abilities, able-bodied and disabled.
Free tea, coffee, biscuits and a free brunch.
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)
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Veterans Wellbeing Hub (Loughborough)
Charity Number: 1192208
Company Number:
Opening Times
Loughborough Hub Fridays 1000-1300,
Rutland Drop In Third Wednesday each month 1030-1200,
Leicester City Drop In Third Thursday each month 1100-1300
Location
Loughborough Wellbeing Centre, Ground Floor, Asha House
63 Woodgate
Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 2TZ
Description
We are funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust ‘Veterans’ Places, Pathways, People’ programme and are working in partnership with a range of organisations and military charities across the Midland Regions.
We are a community based group of veterans and volunteers who are working together with a range of veteran/Armed Forces local and national charities to provide advice, support and guidance for veterans and their families. We have regular visits from the Armed Forces Champions from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) who can check your benefit entitlement and help with any DWP related queries.
We offer safe and welcoming spaces open to all Armed Forces Veterans in Loughborough, Leicester City Centre and Oakham. A place to meet other veterans, take part in a range of activities, learn self help techniques (e.g. mindfulness) and improve your mental health and wellbeing.
We will also help veterans and their families with a range of issues that they might be facing and signpost them to support services to assist them further, e.g. Mental and Physical Health, Housing, Debt, Relationships, Education, Employment, Volunteering, Peer Support, Training and Skills.
We run a weekly Veterans Wellbeing Hub at our Loughborough Base as well as a monthly drop in session in Oakham, Rutland at Oakham Baptist Church on third Wednesday each month 10:30am-12pm and Leicester at the Leicester Adult Education Centre, 54 Belvoir Street, Leicester LE1 6QL on third Thursday each month 11-1pm.
Delivery Partners in support
NHS, DWP, Local Authority
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Veterans’ Growth
Charity Number: 1183537
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 0930-1630
Location
Rocks Farm Oast
Cottage Lane
Westfield, East Sussex TN35 4RS
Description
Veterans’ Growth works with veterans from the tri-services who are suffering with mental health issues, such as, but not limited to, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). To combat any sense of isolation our veterans are experiencing and the stress and anxiety that can arise from their situation, we are looking to build social relationships during their time with us.
The courses aim to reduce participants’ levels of stress, anxiety, depression and isolation. We seek to establish long-term social connections within the group and with the individual attending. We also aim to provide an introduction to a new skill, horticulture, that can be fostered once the course is over to provide a future hobby or possibly career.
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Walking with the Wounded (Manchester & North Shields)
Charity Number: 1153497 / SC047760
Company Number: 8612989
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Location
Manchester
42 Canada Street,
Manchester,
M40 8AE
Tom Knight – tom.knight@wwtw.org.uk
North East Hub (North Shields)
Veterans Support Services
The Walker Building
North Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE29 6LL
Tommy Watson – tommy.watson@wwtw.org.uk
Contact
0161 205 9287
www.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk
Description
Established in 2010, Walking With The Wounded ‘WWTW’ is a leading military charity which recognises that those who served, deserve.
Walking With The Wounded gets those who’ve served – and their families – back on their feet. We do three things: employment, mental health and care coordination which are saving jobs, homes, relationships and lives for the veterans who are struggling since leaving the military.
Walking with the Wounded operate large Integrated Regional Services across the North of England with the main drop in centres being Manchester and North Shields.
Whether mentally, physically, or socially wounded, veterans deserve the care, support and means they and their families need to function in society, serving in the communities in which they live, reigniting their sense of purpose and making a positive contribution again.
Walking with the Wounded work in partnership with the NHS Individual Veterans Mental Health OP Courage service and support vulnerable veterans both in the community and navigating their mental health journey.
Delivery Partners in support
Member of Cobseo although we work closely with all military charities and statutory services.
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Walking With The Wounded (Northern Ireland)
Charity Number: 1153497 / SC047760
Company Number: 08612989
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 -1700
Location
NIVSO
25 Windsor Park
Belfast, Antrim BT9 6RF
Contact
Description
We provide Care Coordination, Welfare, Advice, Signposting and peer support.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, NHS, DWP, TRBL
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Waterloo Uncovered
Charity Number: 1168268
Company Number: 09533851
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1700
Location
Waterloo Uncovered, Office 102, Parkway House
Sheen Lane
Mortlake, London SW14 8LS
Description
We offer a range of virtual and in-person veteran support programmes that run across the year. All programmes are aimed at supporting our participants mental health through archaeology. We are a safe space for people to learn new things, meet new people and form long last friendships, further their education and transition to civilian life.
Delivery Partners in support
BLESMA, Blind Veterans
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We Are With You
Charity Number: 1001957
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700 some late night services across England, including online sessions
Location
161 High Street
Redcar, TS10 3AN
Lower Ground Floor
Gate House
1-3 St Johns Square, London
EC1M 4DH
Various national locations, see map
Description
Specialised national substance support in the forms of prescribing, PSI work, Structured reduction, Risk management and care planning, groups in wellbeing, relapse prevention, alcohol groups, veteran groups,
• Veteran virtual and inhouse MAP groups
• Veterans Webchat
• Support Veteran Events –
• Capital recovery – support around veteran interlinking organisations with finance, physical and mental health, homeless prevention
• Young People Services
• Peer mentoring and volunteer programme with veterans guaranteed interview scheme
• E learning veterans specific for all staff which is mandatory
• Harminimisation around Blood borne viruses, safer injection, Naloxone and paraphernalia – Lock boxes
• All hubs have community development leads
• veteran Data support
• We support veterans Criminal justice system
• We are nationally linked with all armed forces covenant for each of our areas
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority, Veterans in the Criminal Justice System
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We R Blighty*
Charity Number:
Company Number: 14349080
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 0830-1800
Location
Kent Innovation Centre
Millennium Way
Westwood, Kent CT10 2QQ
Description
We help with temporary accommodation until permanent accommodation can be found. We also help with crisis payments.
Delivery Partners in support
Local Authority
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What Makes The Difference CIC
Charity Number:
Company Number: .SC779286
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900-1700, Saturday 0900-1400
Location
7 Glenbryde Road
West Kilbride, North Ayrshire KA23 9NJ
Description
What Makes the Difference CIC is a Community Interest Company (Non-Profit) providing proactive and reactive support for transitioning veterans and their families.
We work with the service leaver and their family unit, recognising that this significant change impacts the whole family unit.
Support is provided via:
Group work
121 sessions
Session delivery is both online (Zoom/Teams) and face-to-face through workshops and retreats.
Delivery Partners in support
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Woodland Xperiences
Charity Number:
Company Number: 12647898
Opening Times
See website for experiences and camps
Location
Woodland Xperiences
Piper Hole Goat Farm
Ravenstondale, Cumbria CA174NN
Description
At Woodland Xperiences, we profoundly believe in the enlivening, recuperative and therapeutic power of getting back to nature with woodland and adventurous activities on land and water, we are experienced in creating and hosting a safe conversational environment which takes those benefits and applies them to assist in post traumatic growth, Support & Recovery to our fellow veterans, Serving (their families). Nature doesn’t judge!
Come join us for a 48hr camp at our unique location. Register your interest online or through your local charity or hub.
Embrace your past – Pursue your future – Let your adventure begin
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Woody’s Lodge (Barry and Colwyn Bay)
Charity Number: 1173752
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Woody’s Lodge South Wales,
Amelia Trust Farm
5 Mile Lane
Barry
CF62 3AS
Monday – Thursday, 1000-1500
Woody’s Lodge North Wales,
Eirias Park
Abergele Road
Colwyn Bay
LL29 8BN
Monday – Friday, 1000-1500
Woody’s Lodge West Wales
Penlan Farm
Penrhiwpal
Llandysul
SA44 5QH
Tel: 01559361328
Satellites at Rhyl, Wrexham, Shotton and Holyhead
1 morning/week.
Locations of satellite hubs can be found here: Veteran Drop-Ins
*NEW*
Breakfast Club 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 0930
Aberystwyth Football Club, SY23 1PG
Location
As above
Contact
Graham Jones
CEO
01446 781792
Description
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).
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Worthing Veterans Drop In
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
1st Monday of every month (excluding bank holidays) 1030 – 1200
Location
Worthing Sea Cadet Hall
9 Broadwater Rd
Worthing
BN14 8AS
Contact
Steve Hinton
07763 975190
Description
Delivery Partners in support
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York Armed Forces Community Drop-In Centre*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Tuesday Morning 10:00 – 12:30
Location
Spurriergate Centre,
St Michaels Chambers
Spurriergate,
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9QR
Contact
Dax Godderidge
07508312477
Description
The vision behind our Drop-In is to provide a safe place that provides relevant support to our armed forces community in all its breadth and depth across the city.
With a focus on supporting Veterans of all ages. Our Drop-In provides opportunities for social interaction, general welfare and wellbeing.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau, Local Authority
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YSS Remember Veterans
Charity Number: 1081992
Company Number: 04024428
Opening Times
Monday-Friday 0900-1700
Location
YSS Polysec House
Blackpole Trading Estate West
Worcester, Worcestershire WR2 3TJ
Description
The service works closely with the veteran to develop an intensive 1:1 support plan which aims to enable the veteran to access sustainable, independent living whilst reducing the likelihood of offending/reoffending.
1:1 Holistic/welfare support to veterans at risk of, or involved with the Criminal Justice System across West Mercia
Delivery Partners in support
Veterans in the Criminal Justice System