Member Directory
The Directory is the heart of ASDIC, so member Drop-Ins must make sure their entry is accurate and up to date. Any changes should be emailed to us as soon as possible.
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.
* Denotes Prospective member
Index
- 5 Towns Veterans Support Hub (Castleford, West Yorks)
- Aldershot Armed Forces Drop In (Hampshire)
- All Call Signs
- Armed Forces Community Hub (Hull)
- Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Devon)
- Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Warrington)
- Armed Forces HIVE (Cleethorpes)
- Armed Forces Support Group (Barrowford, Lancs)
- Basingstoke and Deane Veterans Club
- Blue Van Armed Forces & Veterans Drop In (Eastbourne)
- Bolton Armed Forces Centre 4 Veterans
- Broughton House Armed Forces Support Hub (Salford)
- Change Step Wales (Several Centres throughout Wales)
- Changing Step (North East)
- Community Veterans Support (Coming Home Centre, Glasgow)
- Durham Veterans Contact Point (DVCP) (Durham SSAFA)
- East Salford Drop In (Foundation 92) (Broughton, Salford)
- East Sussex Veterans’ Hub – 99/100 Group
- ERMAC – Erskine Reid Macewen Activities Centre (Bishopton)
- Falkirk Veterans
- FirstLight Trust (Scarborough, Redcar Outreach, Gosport, Lancaster, Hawick, Hereford)
- Folkestone Veteran Drop-In
- Forces in the Community (Beeston, Nottingham)
- Forces Online CIO – Virtual Hub
- Forest Forces (Nottingham Forest)
- Forgotten Veterans UK (Portsmouth)
- Forward Assist Veterans Drop In (Cramlington)
- Healthier Heroes (East Lancashire)* (NOT YET OPEN)
- Help a Squaddie (Rugeley)
- Herefordshire Veterans Support Group (Hereford)
- Heyford and Bicester Veterans Group (Bicester)
- Hope Springs Recovery Centre (Chesterfield)
- Hull 4 Heroes
- Hull Veterans Support Centre
- Littlehampton Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
- Lothians Veterans Centre (Dalkeith)
- Military Community Veterans Centre (Rotherham)
- Mode Rehabilitation
- North Bucks Veterans Support Group (Akeley)
- Oxford City Veterans Group Outreach
- Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub
- Ringwood Library Veterans Hub (Ringwood, Hampshire)*
- Rowans Hospice Veterans Drop In (Waterlooville)
- Shots Foundation Veterans Hub (Aldershot Town Football Club)
- Southampton Veterans Drop-In Centre
- SSAFA Doncaster & Thorne (Doncaster)
- SSAFA Glasgow’s Helping Heroes
- Stoll (London)
- Supporters of Combat Stress (Peterborough)
- Surrey Armed Forces Drop In (SAFDI) (Woking)
- The Bridge for Heroes (Kings Lynn, Norfolk)
- The Ely Centre (Enniskillen, Markethill & Portadown)
- The Grow Organisation (Norwich)
- The VC Gallery (Haverfordwest & Pembroke Dock)
- The Veterans Contact Point (Nuneaton Warwickshire)
- Totton and Eling Community Drop-in (Southampton)
- Trafford Veterans CIC
- Tri Service & Veterans Support Centre (Stoke-on-Trent)
- Veterans & Families – Listening Project (V&F-LP) (Camberley)
- Veterans Commuity Hub (Shotton)
- Veterans Drop-In Berkshire (Tilehurst)
- Veterans Garage Drop In Centre (Manchester)
- Veterans HQ – Liverpool
- Veterans in Communities (Rossendale)
- Veterans in Crisis – The Gunners (Sunderland)
- Veterans into Logistics CIC*
- Veterans Living History Museum (VLHM Hub/Museum)*(NOT YET OPEN)
- Veterans Outreach Support (Portsmouth & Isle of Wight)
- Veterans Regroup (Redruth)*
- Veterans Response CIC (South Shields Tyne & Wear)
- Veterans Support Association (West Molesey & Esher, Surrey)
- Veterans Support Group (Abbots Langley, Herts)
- Walking with the Wounded (Manchester & Gateshead)
- Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ
- Woody’s Lodge (Barry and Colwyn Bay)
- Worthing Veterans Drop In
5 Towns Veterans Support Hub (Castleford, West Yorks)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11952906
Opening Times
Castleford Library – Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm.
St Giles Centre – Thursdays from 12am to 2pm
The Veterans Support Hub – Wednesday from 10am to 1pm
Location
Castleford Library
Carlton Street
Castleford
West Yorks. WF10 1BB
St Giles Centre
Pontefract
WF8 1AT
The Veterans Support Hub
Purston Park
WF7 5LY
Contact
Alan Austin
Branch Chairman
0800 699 0552
Find us on Facebook
Description
We support Armed Forces Veterans from the Castleford, Pontefract, Featherstone, Knottingley and Normanton area in West Yorkshire. Just Drop In for comradeship and sign posting to partner agencies eg. DWP, Housing.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, RBL, Veterans UK, Armed Forces Covenant Wakefield Council, DWP, WDH, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust.
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Aldershot Armed Forces Drop In (Hampshire)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Second Wednesday of the month, 1030-1200.
Location
Aldershot Library
109 High St
Aldershot
GU11 1DQ
Contact
Roger and Lucy Nield
simplesolutionsbusiness@gmail.com
Find our Newsletter here
Description
Delivery Partners in support
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All Call Signs
Charity Number: 11973092
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1800
Location
50 Albert Road
Southsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO5 2SJ
Contact
0330 320 1185
Dan Arnold
dan@allcallsigns.org
Find us on Facebook
Description
All Call Signs is a Peer to Peer service for in need Servicemen, Women and Veterans. Offering advice and guidance, signposting and Peer Mentors. If life in or out of the uniform has got you down and you need someone to talk to, your brothers and sisters in arms are here.
Delivery Partners in support
Positive Minds
SSAFA
TILS
CTS
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Armed Forces Community Hub (Hull)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Mon – Fri – 0900 – 1500
Location
Armed Forces Community Hub Hull
Goodwin Development Trust
The Octagon
Walker Street
Hull
HU3 2RA
Contact
01482 485 958
Find us on Facebook
Description
The Hub is a one stop shop created to provide advice and support for the Armed Forces Community in several areas such as: Employability, Housing, Welfare, Financial Advice and Social Isolation.
Delivery Partners in support
Hull 4 Heroes, Hull FC Foundation, Hull CC, Citizens Advice, Project Nova, Veterans UK, RBL, SSAFA
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Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Devon)
Charity Number: 1191968
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Thursday 0900 – 1700hrs
Friday 0900-1300hrs
Location
Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Devon)
CoLab
Watt Tyler House
3 King William Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 6PD
Contact
Mark Littlewood
Hub Manager
07948 034992
Can be contacted: Monday -Thursday, 0900 – 1700 & Friday, 0900 – 1300.
Facebook: Armed Forces Community Support Hub – Devon/Exeter – Home | Facebook
Description
The Hub’s aim was/is to establish a Tri-Service Hub offering a safe environment with a single point of focus for Armed Forces Personnel, Service Leavers, Veterans and their families/dependents providing the best, timely, on-going, comprehensive and appropriate support/signposting through various diverse and trusted providers using a multi-disciplined approach of joined up working to achieve an optimised, efficient, person centred service to its users promoting high levels of engagement, increased confidence, resilience and well-being, self-efficacy and the facilitation of skills transfer for the individual back into the community.
‘It all starts with a brew and a chat’
Delivery Partners in support
Veterans UK, SSAFA, Combat Stress, Devon Carers, Devon County Council, NHS Devon Partnership Trust, Running Deer, CoLab Exeter, Help for Heroes, RMA, Alabare, Exeter City Council, Alright Mate, The Warrior Programme, Exeter City Community Trust, SeAP – Military Advocacy Service, Defence Medical Welfare Service, Talk Works.
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Armed Forces Community Support Hub (Warrington)
Charity Number: 1168398
Company Number: CE007111
Opening Times
Monday to Thursday, 1000-1600.
Friday, 1000-1400.
Friday 1000-1200 Hub Lions Breakfast Roll Call
Bowling Greens open all weekend
Location
Orford Park Community Centre (Off Alder Lane)
Orford
Warrington
WA2 8AG
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 (when out of Covid restrictions) – 1000 – 1430
Location
The Knoll
Knoll Street
Cleethorpes
North East Lincolnshire
DN35 8LL
Contact
Alex Baxter
01472 324 355
alex.baxter@nelincs.gov.uk
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
Armed Forces Cleethorpes | Armed Forces Cleethorpes (armedforcesnortheastlincolnshire.co.uk)
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Armed Forces Support Group (Barrowford, Lancs)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Wednesday, 1000 – 1300.
1st Saturday of each month, 1000 – 1300
Location
Armed Forces Support Group
The Annex, Holmfield House
Gisburn Road
Barrowford
Lancs
BB9 8ND
Contact
Michael Sutcliff
Chairman
01282 618751
07836 607818
mikesutcliff1958@outlook.com
Find us on Facebook
Description
We are a signposting group set up to direct veterans to the right service to support their needs.
We offer tea, biscuits and camaraderie to everyone who comes in.
We support 3 Service cadet units, fund raise for 3 Service benevolent funds and have the support of two Deputy Lord Lieutenants.
Delivery Partners in support
North West NHS – Mental health, Veterans In Communities, Pendle Council Covenant group, Adult Learning.
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Basingstoke and Deane Veterans Club
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Mondays, 12:30 – 14:00
The Golden Lion,
Jays Close,
Basingstoke,
RG22 4BS
Thursdays, 12:00 – 14:00
The Base at the Community Centre,
Ravenscroft,
Hook,
RG27 9NN
Location
(as above)
Contact
Ian Williams
Chairman
01256 462688
www.basingstokeanddeaneveteransclub.co.uk
Find us on Facebook
Description
Tea & biscuits, peer support, direction and signposting to Veteran charities. Occasional quiz nights, ten pin bowling, fund-raising/information events at retail & community locations.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, RAFA.
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Blue Van Armed Forces & Veterans Drop In (Eastbourne)
Charity Number: 1193342
Company Number:
Opening Times
2nd Tuesday of the month
10am – 12pm
Location
Langley Community Centre
Etchingham Road
Eastbourne
BN23 5TR
Contact
Steve Scudder
01323 471308
E: bluevandropin@yahoo.com
Website: www.bluevandropin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueVanVeteransDropIn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
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
60 Ashburner Street
Bolton
BL1 1TD
Contact
Scott Hawtrey
01204 776628
Find us on Facebook
Description
We provide a point of reference for veterans who need help and advice no matter what the issue is, from housing and benefits to someone to talk to about any other problems that may occur.
Delivery Partners in support
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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
Sarah Hrybyk
0161 464 9521
sarah.hrybyk@broughtonhouse.com
hub.support@broughtonhouse.com
Find us on Facebook
Description
Delivery Partners in support
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Change Step Wales (Several Centres throughout Wales)
Charity Number: 1039386
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
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
(As above)
Contact
Simon Frith
Project Manager
0300 777 2259
http://www.changestepwales.co.uk
Find us on Facebook
Find our Newsletter here
Description
Delivery Partners in support
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Changing Step (North East)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
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
07713 738236
info@changingstepnortheast.org.uk
www.changingstepnortheast.org.uk
Find us on Facebook
Description
At our Centre we have a Kitchen, Bathroom, Lounge/Drop In, Computer Suite and a Veterans Project called Veterans Military Crafts. There is no cost at all for tea, coffee, snacks etc plus free internet access, and all of our training courses are provided free of charge. We currently have access to over 1000 Educational and Vocational Courses and we are part on the Online Centres Network.
Other features include
- Military Mental Health First Aid qualified staff
- A separate Support Group called Crook Friendship Circle who meet on a Tuesday and Friday with the assistance of CAB and ROAD.
- Employability Courses in conjunction with Back to Back Careers CIC.
- Access to the local DWP Armed Forces Champions, Local Council Armed Forces Champions.
- Close liaison with Durham Constabulary on Safeguarding and Vulnerable cases.
- Craft groups
- Outings and group visits to various locations throughout the year.
Delivery Partners in support
Local TRBL Branch, 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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Community Veterans Support (Coming Home Centre, Glasgow)
Charity Number: SCO45047
Company Number: SC474618
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Location
The Pearce Institute
840-860 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 3UU
Contact
Drew McKinney
Operations Manager
0141 237 8830
opsmanager@cominghomecentre.org
Find us on Facebook
Description
We are a Drop In support centre for veterans, we provide free tea and coffee and a daily hot lunch, along with a range of activities and outings.
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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Durham Veterans Contact Point (DVCP) (Durham SSAFA)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
The DVCP will move around the County every second month, however some of the dates are not yet fixed. Please check Facebook page for latest information here
December – Wed 18th – Darlington, Venue TBC
January – Thurs 24th – Durham Town Hall
Location
The Durham Veterans Contact Point meet monthly at various venues throughout County Durham Please check our Facebook page for details here
Contact
Paul Moore
0191 383 9452
https://www.ssafa.org.uk/durham
Find us on Facebook
Description
The DVCP is available as a first point of contact for veterans to meet delivery partners on a face to face basis, to gain help or assistance, or merely to meet other veterans in a friendly and non judgemental context.
Tea & Coffee is available.
Delivery Partners in support
Durham SSAFA, Royal British Legion (RBL), Veterans Welfare Service UK, AFOS Durham, Humankind ROAD Durham, Help for Heroes (Catterick), Homegroup Durham, The Alzheimer’s Society, Finchale College Durham.
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East Salford Drop In (Foundation 92) (Broughton, Salford)
Charity Number: 1180246
Company Number:
Opening Times
Thursdays 10am – midday
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:
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 0930 – 1230.
Every other Saturday, Group meetings & Breakfast drop in 1000 – 1300.
Location
5 Harold Place
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 1JA
Contact
Bernard Stonestreet
Executive Secretary
01424 446292
07884 263824
Find us on Facebook
Description
Comprehensive package of well being and coping for Veterans, particularly for those with PTSD and mental ill health.
Single point of contact for any issues.
Saturday meetings include Breakfast and Brunch. Weekdays internal cafe open.
Delivery Partners in support
East Sussex Recovery Alliance (ESRA), SSAFA Hastings & Rother Division, SSAFA (Veterans in Criminal Justice system), TILS (SE), STAR (Drug & Alcohol Abuse Centre, Hastings), MHFA England, Hastings Voluntary Action (HVA), Hastings Borough Council (Housing), National Probation Service (ES),
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ERMAC – Erskine Reid Macewen Activities Centre (Bishopton)
Charity Number: SC006609
Company Number: 174103
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday – 0930 – 1530
Location
Erskine Reid Macewen Activities Centre
Bishopton
Renfrewshire
PA7 5PU
Contact
Debra Dickson
0141 814 4534
debra.dickson@erskine.org.uk
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.
Delivery Partners in support
ASAP – Armed Service Advice Project, Hearing Loss Scotland, Music in Care & Hospitals, AGE Scotland, BLESMA, DMNS, Fares4Free
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Falkirk Veterans
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Wednesday 1200- 1400
Every Thursday 1100 – 1400
Location
Bowhouse Community Centre
Bowhouse Road
Grangemouth
FK3 OEU
Contact
Margaret Brown
07572 131844
margaretbrown141@btinternet.com
Description
Food, Companionship, Comraderie, Welfare, Days Out, Nights Out, Housing Advice, Housing items, Signposting, Gardening, Woodwork
Delivery Partners in support
Local Councillors, Housing Associations, War Blinded and other Charitable Military Organisations
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FirstLight Trust (Scarborough, Redcar Outreach, Gosport, Lancaster, Hawick, Hereford)
Charity Number: 1149496 & SCO46296
Company Number: 08226711
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Saturday, 0900 – 1700
(with occasional variations)
Location
Gosport
68 High Street, Gosport P012 1DR
Scarborough
64 Newborough, Scarborough YO11 1ET
Redcar Outreach
Lancaster
63-65 Market Street, Lancaster LA1 1JG;
Gary.Heys@firstlighttrust.co.uk
Hawick
1-3 High Street, Hawick TD9 9BZ
Hereford
41-43 Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9AR
Contact
Dorinda Wolfe Murray
0207 730 7545
enquiries@firstlighttrust.co.uk
Find us on Facebook
Description
The hubs are open 6 days a week, normal working hours, and are a mix of coffee bar/hub/curiosity shop. All members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services as well as those of the local community are welcome. The coffee is superb, the cakes home made and the tea available in mugs; all are welcome whether for company and a chat or more specific support.
Delivery Partners in support
Support varies in each location but includes Citizens Advice, Fares4Free, NHS (TILS), NHS A&E, Police, Probation Service, Social Services, SSAFA and TRBL.
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Folkestone Veteran Drop-In
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Last Friday of the month 10.00 – 12.00
Location
Folkestone Town Hall, Guildhall Street, Folkestone CT20 1DY
Contact
Alex Sansom
Tel: 01303 853393
Email: alexandra.sansom@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Website: https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/
Description
Camaraderie, tea, coffee and biscuits along with support and advice if needed from council officers, DWP, AF charities and others
Delivery Partners in support
DWP, Welfare and Housing officers, RBL plus other organisations on an ad hoc basis
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Forces in the Community (Beeston, Nottingham)
Charity Number: 1144814
Company Number: 07245570
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 1000 – 1500.
Location
2 Cross Street
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 2NX
Contact
Rick Harrington
01159 220320
Find us on Facebook
Description
Forces in the Community is a local charity committed to supporting ex-service personnel, reservists and their families to reach their full potential. The charity supports the veterans and their families, who are often disadvantaged and at a point of crisis in their lives. We provide a community focal point. The aim is to transform lives. Services include:
- Tailored employment guidance including CV, interview techniques and job search
- Mental health support and counselling
- In-house training courses
- Housing advice and assistance
- Welfare support
- Debt and finance signposting
- Prison work and offender support
- Mentoring and Befriending
- Community outreach services
- Peer led community centre
Delivery Partners in support
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Forces Online CIO – Virtual Hub
Charity Number: 1188955
Company Number:
Opening Times
For opening hours please visit https://www.forcesonline.org.uk/virtual-hub/
Location
Contact
Len Chappell
Forces Online Charity number 0300 300 2288
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
www.nottinghamforestcommunitytrust.co.uk
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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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Forgotten Veterans UK (Portsmouth)
Charity Number: England/Wales 1175556 Scotland SC050470
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0930 – 1630
Location
Forgotten Veterans UK
Fort Cumberland
Fort Cumberland Road
PO4 9LD
Contact
Gary Weaving
02392 256 738
Description
FVUK offer a holistic and person centred support service to the veteran community with financial assistance, mental health issues, advice, support and befriending.
We help individuals to make informed decisions, encourage them to set personal objectives and support them too achieve the desired outcomes.
Delivery Partners in support
GP Surgeries, NHS Organisations, Veterans Outreach Support, Society of St James
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Forward Assist Veterans Drop In (Cramlington)
Charity Number: 1150408
Company Number: 08190905
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Every Tuesday, 1000 – 1200.
Location
Salute Cafe
The John Willie Sams Centre
Market Street
Dudley
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 7HS
Contact
Tony Wright
01912 504877
07738 373590
Find us on Facebook
Description
Free Coffee & Bacon Butties at Salute Cafe for Unemployed Veterans. Free Parking, There is disabled access throughout and we also own a 14 Seat wheel chair accessible minibus for those that may need transport to attend/ take part in activities.
Access to a qualified mental health therapist, Welfare benefits checks, Information advice & guidance on employment, education and training, and Legal advice. Access to Free Gym Sessions and a host of structured Health & Well-being Activities aimed at reducing social isolation, Refer & Chaperone Service.
Delivery Partners in support
The Royal British Legion, Combat Stress, Citizen Advice, Local Authority, NHS Transition, Intervention and Liaison Services (TILS), Probation Services, and other Service Charities.
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Healthier Heroes (East Lancashire)* (NOT YET OPEN)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11475724
Opening Times
(NOT YET OPEN)
Monday to Friday – 9.00 – 17.00
Last Saturday of each month 10am – 3pm
Location
Healthier Heroes Armed Forces HQ
Elizabeth House
4-6 Elizabeth Street
Burnley
Lancashire
BB11 2BQ
Contact
Andrew Powell
07411 240788
andrew@healthierheroes.org.uk
Find us on Facebook
Description
We offer support to all members of the Armed Forces, providing advice, support, guidance and signposting to all veterans.
Delivery Partners in support
Royal British Legion, TILS, East Lancashire Care Foundation Trust, Duke of Lancaster’s Regimental Charity, Burnley Football Club
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Help a Squaddie (Rugeley)
Charity Number: 1182523
Company Number:
Opening Times
Open every Monday, 1000 – 1200.
and via appointment Monday – Friday, 1000 – 1800.
Location
Victory Church
11 Anson Strteet
Rugeley
Staffs
WS15 2BG
Contact
Kerry Urquhart
07816 282990
kerry@helpasquaddie.org.uk
Help A Squaddie Helpline: 0300 3651332
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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 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
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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
Contact
Ian Ridley
07594 558 761
01869 233258
heyfordandbicesterveterans@gmail.com
www.heyford-and-bicester-veterans.co.uk
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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, Combat Stress, SeAp Military advocacy service
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Hope Springs Recovery Centre (Chesterfield)
Charity Number: 1156534
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 1030 – 1600.
Location
Springwell House
Newbold Road
Chesterfield
S41 7PB
Contact
Sharon Rogers
Centre Coordinator/Administrator
01246 540431
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Description
Delivery Partners in support
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Hull 4 Heroes
Charity Number: 1170056
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Saturday, 09:00 – 15:00.
Location
7 Whitefriargate,
Hull,
HU1 2ER
Contact
Paul Matson
01482 534483
07828 055045
paul.matson@hull4heroes.org.uk
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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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Hull Veterans Support Centre
Charity Number: 1152546
Company Number:
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 1000 – 1600
Location
502a Beverley Road
Kingston upon Hull
HU5 2UT
Contact
01482 341139
admin@hvs-c.org.uk
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Description
The centre is staffed by volunteers, all veterans. Do please drop in and see us.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA
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Littlehampton Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Wednesday and Saturday, 1000 – 1200.
Location
Cafe 72
72 High Street
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5DX
1903 731108
Contact
Ian Neville
07818 554363
littlehamptonafvbc@gmail.com
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Description
We offer peer support within a social setting twice a week to meet local veteran’s needs: isolation, health and mental health issues, training, work and wellbeing.
We offer work with SSAFA encouraging them to refer clients to us. We are also an agent for the local FoodBank and have our own welfare fund. Teas, coffees and breakfast provided.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, TILS, NHS, Sussex Armed Forces Network, Building Heroes, Vulnerable Veterans and HMP Ford.
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Lothians Veterans Centre (Dalkeith)
Charity Number: SC040690
Company Number: SC362801
Opening Times
Tuesday – Friday, 1000 – 1600
(some variations)
Location
11 Eskdaill Court
Dalkeith
EH22 1AG
Contact
0131 660 5537
contact@lothiansveteranscentre.org.uk
http://lothiansveteranscentre.org.uk
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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. These include
- Our much loved and eagerly anticipated weekly bacon-roll morning every Friday morning – extremely popular with a great atmosphere, always very well attended.
- Monthly outings – normally on the first Friday afternoon each month. These have included
- Edinburgh Castle
- The Royal Yacht Britannia
- Scotland vs Fiji rugby game.
- Regular fishing trips
We have something for everyone at Lothians Veterans Centre and our membership is continuing to expand. These trips are a great source of enjoyment and are becoming increasingly popular.
Delivery Partners in support
Unforgotten Forces, 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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Military Community Veterans Centre (Rotherham)
Charity Number: 1169595
Company Number: CE008074
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Due to Covid-19 we are conducting Zoom Drop Ins
Wednesday at 1300hrs
Friday at 1000hrs
(for the Zoom link, please contact Ron Moffett)
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
Ron Moffett
Duty Executive Member
07703 582744
ron.moffett@rotherhammcvc.org.uk
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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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Mode Rehabilitation
Charity Number: 1157257
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm
Location
Mode Rehabilitation
Phoenix House
Whitefield Road
Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2QR
Contact
0161 494 1515
Mode Rehabilitation – Affordable, confidential therapy for people in Stockport.
Description
Transition and Intervention, Psychological therapy services, counselling & mental health support. Trauma – complex trauma support. First responder and access to addiction therapy and rehabilitation. Job search – training, take control workshops and resilience training. Mentoring support – self help tools. Systemic therapy and family intervention.
Delivery Partners in support
Walking with the Wounded, The Veterans Foundation
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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
northbucksveterans.wordpress.com
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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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Oxford City Veterans Group Outreach
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Fourth Monday of the Month, 1000 – 1300.
Location
Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Underhill Circus
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9LS
Contact
oxfordcityveteransgroup@gmail.com
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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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Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub
Charity Number: 1066776
Company Number: 2610208
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 0900 – 1700.
Drop-In
Currently closed due to Covid-19 – but available for email and telephone support
Brew & Banter
Every Friday, 1000 – currently run on Zoom
Veterans Carers Support Group
Currently being run virtually on Zoom
Bingo
Every Wednesday evening at 1900 on Zoom
Creative Forces
Every Wednesday at 1000 – currently run on Zoom
Location
Ernest English House
Buckwell Street
Plymouth
PL1 2DA
Contact
Becky Ormrod
Veteran and Family Hub Manager
01752 201766
becky.ormrod@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk
www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk
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Description
The Hub provides social activity, peer support, mentoring, casework, and other support for serving and Veteran Armed Forces personnel, their families and carers.
The hub aims to shape better pathways to employment, mental well being, welfare, housing advice and financial information. We also run social events throughout the year.
The hub is currently running a wide range of other virtual events at this time… please get in touch for more details.
Delivery Partners in support
We work in partnership with Help for Heroes, MKC Heroes, Royal British Legion, SSAFA, Battling On, Smart Savings, Project Nova, Defence Medical Welfare Service, RNA, The Royal Marines Charity, Naval Childrens Charity, RFEA, seAp, Shelter, Livewell Southwest, Department of Working Pensions and Plymouth City Council.
We have also built a relationship with TILS who now use our offices twice a week to do assessments.
Improving Lives Plymouth also offer a range of other services including casework alongside Citizens Advice.
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Ringwood Library Veterans Hub (Ringwood, Hampshire)*
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Thursday
10:00-12:00 for Hub meets
14:00-16:00 for scale modelling with Models4Heroes
Location
Ringwood Library
Christchurch Rd
Ringwood
Hants, BH24 1DW
Contact
Natalie Bale
0370 779 6698
natalie.bale@hants.gov.uk
Description
Friendship, activities/trips out, games/puzzles, tea/coffee/biscuits and a monthly breakfast, learning/development opportunities, reminiscence/dementia support, IT/digital/job search support, welfare support and scale modelling sessions – but most of all: like-minded companionship.
Delivery Partners in support
Hampshire County Council, Learning in Libraries, Wessex Archives, Digital Champions, SSAFA, Citizens Advice, Model4Heroes
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Rowans Hospice Veterans Drop In (Waterlooville)
Charity Number: 299731
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Every Monday 1000 – midday
Location
Rowans Hospice Living Well Centre
Purbrook Heath Road
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 5RU
Contact
Tina Millard
02392 248 011
veterans @rowanshospice.co.uk
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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Shots Foundation Veterans Hub (Aldershot Town Football Club)
Charity Number: 1172414
Company Number:
Opening Times
First Wednesday of the month, 10:00 – 12:00
Location
Veterans Drop in Centre
Aldershot Town Football Club
The EBB Stadium
High Street
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1TW
Contact
John Monday
Manager Shots Foundation
01252 320211
07799 294380
admin@shotsfoundation.org.
www.shotsfoundation.co.uk
Description
The Shots Foundation Veterans Hub held its inaugural meeting in May 2019. There are few veterans that attend every meeting and up to twelve that drop into the monthly meetings. Providing opportunities for services and needs of veterans to support their mental health and well-being problems and guide them to other support services.
Delivery Partners in support
Our meetings are regularly attended by staff from the Aldershot Garrison, Cabinet Champion and Partnership Officer for Armed Forces, RBL, Stoll, Walking with Wounded, Citizens Advice Rushmoor, Riverside / Mike Jackson House, The Ripplepond plus many more.
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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
http://southampton-veterans.co.uk/
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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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SSAFA Doncaster & Thorne (Doncaster)
Charity Number: 210760
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Thursday 1000hrs – 1700hrs
Location
1 Priory Walk
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 1TS
Contact
Gary Cox – Divisional Secretary
Tel: 01302 855518
Email: Doncaster.Division@ssafa.org.uk
Website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/south-yorkshire
Facebook: SSAFA Doncaster & Thorne
Description
| Veterans Support, Forcesline, Gurkha Services, Joining Civvy Street, Healthcare for military communities UK and Overseas, Military Family Support, Welfare and Benefits advice and support, Veterans in Criminal Justice, Mental Wellbeing, Disability Support, Veterans in Europe, Learning and Development.
Refreshments Available, SSAFA Services Goody Bag |
Delivery Partners in support
Doncaster Foodbank, DMBC Veterans Support Group, Royal Marines Association, Royal Logistics Corp Recruitment, Gurkha Welfare, South Yorkshire Police, HM Prison Service, Royal Anglian Regiment Association, Age UK, MIND
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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
www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/glasgow-helping-heroes
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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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Stoll (London)
Charity Number: 207939
Company Number: 148636
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Second Wednesday of the month, 1600 – 1900.
Location
Veterans’ Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service (TILS) Service
London and South East
West Wing
St Pancras Hospital
London NW1 0PE
Contact
0207 385 2110
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Head Office
Stoll Mansions
446 Fulham Road
London
SW6 1DT
Description
Stoll, in partnership with the local NHS TILS service and the RBL, hosts an informal Drop-In service where Veterans and their families have the chance to speak with a range of support agencies in one place.
Each agency (Delivery Partner) is there to offer advice to Veterans and their families on issues ranging from housing, employment choices, mental health issues including PTSD, welfare benefits, debt advice and wellbeing.
We also offer refreshments. Any Veteran can attend – just come along and see what is on offer.
Delivery Partners in support
AA Unity and Service, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, SSAFA, The Royal British Legion, Veterans UK, TILS London and South East.
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Supporters of Combat Stress (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
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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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Surrey Armed Forces Drop In (SAFDI) (Woking)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Third Thursday of the month, 1100 – 1300.
Location
The Woking Railway Athletics Club
Goldsworth Road
Woking
GU21 6JJ
Contact
Roger and Lucy Nield
simplesolutionsbusiness@gmail.com
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Description
Delivery Partners in support
Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion, Ripple Pond, SSAFA
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The Bridge for Heroes (Kings Lynn, Norfolk)
Charity Number: 1138136
Company Number: 7096496
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday, 1000 – 1600.
Location
The Bridge For Heroes
The Bridge Hub
52a South Clough Lane
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1SE
Contact
Mike and Helen Taylor
01553 760230
helen.taylor@thebridgeforheroes.org
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Description
The Bridge for Heroes aims to deliver direct and immediate support to the HM Armed Forces community, veterans and their families. All can pop-in to the Bridge Hub at the General Dannatt Contact Centre for a free tea or coffee where our dedicated volunteers can provide a listening ear or assistance with compensation claims, pension advice, advice on housing and accommodation, service records and medal applications and military family research.
Based across two floors, it has an easily accessible ground floor, seating area, museum, therapy room and small charity shop.
Delivery Partners in support
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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 and Ben Higgins
028 6632 0977
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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 Grow Organisation (Norwich)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 5825055
Opening Times
Every Thursday, 1000 – 1330
Location
Bowthorpe Community Hub
Bowthorpe Hall Road
Norwich
NR5 9AA
(satnv users go via Wendene)
Contact
01603 740107
info@thegroworganisation.org
www.thegroworganisation.org
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Description
Weekly drop-in run by Veterans; for all serving members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, Blue Light services, families and friendly hounds.
Bacon, brew, banter and awesome bakes thanks to Army Chef. Based in a beautiful 2 acre, fully accessible ecotherapy Hub with free acupuncture and massage sessions. Active signposting to welfare support.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA
The Royal British Legion
RAF Benevolent Fund.
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The VC Gallery (Haverfordwest & Pembroke Dock)
Charity Number: 1172407
Company Number: CE009825
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Haverfordwest
Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri, 0930 – 1700
30 High Street,
Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire,
SA61 2DA
Pembroke Dock
Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs,1000 – 1600
20 Dimond St,
Pembroke Dock,
Pembrokeshire
SA72 6AH
Location
(as above)
Contact
Barry John
CEO
01437765873
www.thevcgallery.com
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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 Contact Point (Nuneaton Warwickshire)
Charity Number: 1155953
Company Number:
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00.
Location
The Horsa Building,
Bentley Road,
Nuneaton,
Warwickshire,
CV11 5LR
Contact
Len Hardy
Peter Knight
02476 343793
07412 403403
contactus@veteranscontactpoint.co.uk
www.veteranscontactpoint.co.uk
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Description
A referral point to access support services available through the CSW AFCC Partnership. A partnership office for above partners, including Mental Health/Well being support/TILS, Drug & Alcohol Service (CGL), Military Charity Welfare – Own/SSAFA/Others, Criminal Justice Specialist Support, Veterans UK, Local Authority Support. Veterans Brew & Banter, Job Club, Female Groups.
Delivery Partners in support
SSAFA, Combat Stress, CWPT Ex-Armed Forces Mental Health, TILS, Ubique Partnerships Ltd (Social Enterprise), Change Grow Live (Substance Misuse Support), NBBC & NWBC Councils, Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire AFCC Partnership, HMPPS/CRC Probation/Police -CJS Support.
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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
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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
Office Address:
11 Walnut Walk
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9AQ
Contact
Claire Wright
07947 865500
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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
Wednesday, 1000 – 1800.
Thursday, 1800 – 2200.
Location
Veteran’s House,
Hassell Street,
Newcastle under Lyme,
Stoke-on-Trent.
Contact
Geoff Harriman
Chairman
01782713963
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Twitter: @ts_vsc
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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Veterans & Families – Listening Project (V&F-LP) (Camberley)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Second Monday of the month, 1000 – 1400
Location
High Cross Church
Knoll Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3SY
Contact
Deborah and Roy Sellstrom
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Find us on Twitter @VnF_LP
Find us on Linked In
Find our Newsletter here
NOTE: Because we are no longer at Surrey Heath our name has now changed from Surrey Heath Veterans & Families – Listening Project to Veterans & Families – Listening Project.
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 Commuity Hub (Shotton)
Charity Number: 29904R
Company Number:
Opening Times
Appointments available. To book please visit our Facebook page.
Location
Veterans Community Hub
Place for You
Rowleys Drive
Shotton
Flintshire
CH5 1PY
Contact
Mark Hughes
07762 892995
01352 758700
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Description
- We provide advice and support and offer a place to for Veterans to come and have a brew and a chat.
- We offer training that any individual may require for personal growth.
Delivery Partners in support
The Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, Woodys Lodge, NEO Community, CAR(NEW), Models for Hero’s, Communities for Work Flintshire, Flintshire Coastal Rangers, NRW, North Wales Police. Community payback both adults and junior.
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Veterans Drop-In Berkshire (Tilehurst)
Charity Number:
Company Number: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Opening Times
Second Wednesday of the month, 1000 – 1300
Location
Royal British Legion
Downing Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berks
RG1 5BB
Contact
Debbie Dew
Mental Health Nurse
01189 296426
Description
Various delivery partners to offer advice and support. Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Cake.
Delivery Partners in support
RBL, Age UK, IRIS, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, Ripple Pond, Forces Employment Charity, Big White Wall, Models for Heroes, All Call Signs, SEAP
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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
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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 0900 – 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 sport sessions
Referrals to Mental Health and Addiction ServicesSupport 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, 1000 – 1500
Location
12 Bury Road
Haslingden
Rossendale
BB4 5PL
Contact
01706 833180
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Description
Delivery Partners in support
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Veterans in Crisis – The Gunners (Sunderland)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11321939
Opening Times
Every Tuesday, 1100 – 1300
Location
The Gunners
10 Mary Street
Sunderland
SR1 3NH
Contact
Ger Fowler
07850 263421
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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
The Royal British Legion, Springboard North East (training), Sunderland City Council, Northumbria University Veterans Hub (research project), Gentoo (housing), Sunderland Armed Forces Network, Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Group, Sunderland GP Alliance, Sunderland Carers centre, DWP, Thirteen (accommodation), Impact North East (counselling), Sunderland Association Football Club, Genesis Protection Services (fundraising and sponsorship).
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Veterans into Logistics CIC*
Charity Number:
Company Number: 12669295
Opening Times
Friday 0900 – 1300
Location
Office 153 Birch Mill
Heywood
Greater Manchester
OL10 2QQ
Contact
Janice Gurney
0330 11 9320 or 07885 793061
janice.gurney@veteransintologistics.org.uk
https://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)*(NOT YET OPEN)
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11825354
Opening Times
Tuesday and Thursday 1000 – 1400
Location
VLHM Hub/Museum
Ordnance Street
Blackburn
BB1 3AE
Contact
veteranslivinghistorymuseum@gmail.com
Wayne Hester
07921 803853
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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 Outreach Support (Portsmouth & Isle of Wight)
Charity Number: 1154429
Company Number: 08479090
Member of Cobseo
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
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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 (Redruth)*
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
Jane Jiwa
01209 212 579
jane@smartsavings.org.uk
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 – Thursday, 0900 – 1300
Location
Drop In Location:
84b Fowler Street
South Shields
NE33 1PD
Office address:
Town Hall Chambers,
7 Town Hall Chambers,
South Shields
NE33 2QA
Contact
Ian Driver
0191 4274764
ian.driver@veteransresponse.com
https://www.veteranstraining.co.uk
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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
West Molesey, Surrey
Every Monday of the month – From 0900 – 1600
Location
3rd Molesey Scout Hut
St Peters Road
West Molesey
Surrey
KT8 2QE
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 Support Group (Abbots Langley, Herts)
Charity Number:
Company Number:
Opening Times
Every Monday, 1200 – 1600 (except Bank Holidays)
1st Monday – Full Drop-In
Others – Social (see below)
Location
Abbots Langley Mens Club
21 Trowley Rise
Abbots Langley
Herts WD5 0LN
Contact
Liz Burns
Founder / CEO
07527 213921
Description
Hertfordshire’s locally based Veterans Support Group. Come and join us for advice, tea, cakes and banter.
On the first Monday we offer free advice from various Veterans organisations, on the following Mondays there is banter, tea & cakes, games and camaraderie.
Delivery Partners in support
Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion, Veterans UK, seAP, Advocacy, AWS, Forces Online.
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Walking with the Wounded (Manchester & Gateshead)
Charity Number: 1153497 / SC047760
Company Number: 8612989
Member of Cobseo
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Location
Manchester
42 Canada Street,
Manchester,
M40 8AE
Tom Knight – tom.knight@wwtw.org.uk
Gateshead
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
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Description
We provide support and advice to assist ex-military and their families in relation to employment, housing, education, welfare related issues and those caught up within the criminal justice service. We also offer assistance through our programmes to address issues relating to mental health.
The outcome is to ensure sustainable employment, and independence for ex-military and their families. Individuals can call and book to arrange a meeting and drop in also.
Delivery Partners in support
Member of Cobseo although we work closely with all military charities and statutory services.
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Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ
Charity Number:
Company Number: 11246325
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Naafi Cafe – Monday – Friday – 1000 – 1300
Location
Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ
Molyneux House
School Lane
Wigan
WN1 3SE
Contact
Sue Shearer
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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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.
Location
(As above)
Contact
Graham Jones
CEO
01446 781792
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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
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