Member Directory

Contact

Alan Austin
Chairman

07796181465

alan.austin@5townsveterans.co.uk

www.5townsveterans.co.uk/

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Carl Higgs

afvbc@cambridge.gov.uk

07801912924

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority

Contact

Stephen James

sj@allcallsigns.org

Dan Arnold

dan@allcallsigns.org

023 9438 7914

https://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

Contact

01482 485 958

jatkinson@goodwintrust.org

afchhull@goodwintrust.org

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

Contact

Gordon Thomas

Gordon.Thomas@westnorthants.gov.uk

07741684647

West Northants Council
One Angel Square
Angel Street
Northamptonshire
NN1 1ED

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Mark Littlewood

mark@armedforceshub.com

07948 034992

info@armedforceshub.com

https://armedforceshub.com/

Facebook

Description

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

“It all starts with a brew and a chat”

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Arnie Arnold

01925 638515

operations@afcsh.org

www.afcsh.org

Facebook

Twitter @warringtonhub

Description

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

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

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Alex Baxter

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)

Contact

Laura Ingham

laura@wiganarmedforceshq.org.uk

Sue Shearer

sue@wiganarmedforceshq.org.uk

info@wiganarmedforceshq.org

01942 821293

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Michael Sutcliff
Chairman

01282 616855

michael@armedforcessupportgroup.co.uk

mikesutcliff1958@outlook.com

Facebook

Description

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

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

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

David Poultney

07871 329844

info@vsscic.org.uk

Find us on Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

• NHS
• DWP
• Local Authority

Contact

Ian Williams
Chairman

01256 462688

ian.williams513@ntlworld.com

www.basingstokeanddeaneveteransclub.co.uk

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, RAFA.

Contact

Steve Scudder & Gerry Scudder

01323 471308

07570193811

bluevandropin@yahoo.com
www.bluevandropin.com
Facebook
LinkedIn

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Scott Hawtrey

01204 776628

www.bafc4v.org

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Helen Taylor

helen.taylor@thebridgeforheroes.org

01553 760230

Facebook

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

Delivery Partners in support

• SSAFA
• TRBL
• NHS
• DWP

Contact

Richard Davies

asshawes3@sky.com

01257 485190

https://boltonguildofhelp.org.uk/

Description

Material, financial and pastoral support including.

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

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

Delivery Partners in support

• SSAFA
• TRBL
• NHS
• DWP
• Local Authority

Contact

Sarah Hrybyk

0161 464 9521

sarah.hrybyk@broughtonhouse.com

hub.support@broughtonhouse.com

www.broughtonhouse.com

Facebook

Description

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

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

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

John Pluckwell

j.pluckwell@burnleyfc.com

07714792392

http://www.burnleyfccommunity.org/

Description

Monday – breakfast club

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

Wednesday – mixed fitness

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

Friday – one to one drop-in centre

Coming soon – rugby and spouse social session

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

Delivery Partners in support

• TRBL
• NHS
• DWP
• Local Authority
• Age UK

Contact

Shirley Simmons

07983933755

buryveteranshub@outlook.com

Description

Apiary

Bereavement

Benefit Help

Breakfast Clubs

Community Garden

Camping weekend (August Bank Holiday) Yearly

Croquet Team

Day Trips

Debt management/Arrears Advice

Disability/Mobility Support

Drop-in Centers

Family Support

Help yourself to wellbeing

Housing

In-house welfare advice

Mental Health

PTSD

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Mark Hill MBE

07511111399

mark.hillmbe@finchalegroup.co.uk

Find us on Facebook

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.

Finchale Group has been awarded a Gold Award with the Employer Recognition Scheme and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We are members of Cobseo and hold a Gold Award with the Institute of Supply Chain Management.

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Finola Pickwell

finola.pickwell@adferiad.org

0300 777 2259

http://www.changestepwales.co.uk

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

David Tindale
Director

dave@changingstepnortheast.org.uk

07713 738236

info@changingstepnortheast.org.uk

www.changingstepnortheast.org.uk

Facebook

Description

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

Other features include

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Jacqui Nicholson

jacqui.nicholson@sportingforce.org

07834370780

https://sportingforce.org/

Facebook

Description

Free breakfast- welfare advice, mentoring 1030 to 1200

1200 onwards activities, trips and events

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA

Contact

David Devenney
Operations Manager

0141 237 8830

dave@communityveteranssupport.org

allana@communityveteranssupport.org

www.communityveteranssupport.org

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Paul Gooderson

07447912680

crawley-afvbc@outlook.com

Faceboook

Description

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Paul Parker

crowlandafvbc@gmail.com

07719619178

Find us on Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

• TRBL
• NHS
• Local Authority

Contact

Paul Moore

0191 383 9452

durham@ssafa.org.uk

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

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.

Contact

Elaine Danaher

07821 806783

elaineafd@gmail.com

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Lee Wallis

07874 863957

www.foundation92.co.uk

lee.wallis@foundation92.co.uk

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Bernard Stonestreet
bernard@esvh99100.onmicrosoft.com

01424 446292
07884 263824

Ian Boyle

esvh99100@esvh99100.onmicrosoft.com

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

Facebook

Description

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

A single point of contact for any issues.

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

John Williams

07508172429

johnwilliams990@msn.com

Description

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

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

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

Delivery Partners in support

TRBL, Local Authority

Contact

Debra Dickson

0141 814 4534

debra.dickson@erskine.org.uk

Facebook

Twitter– @erskinecharity

Instagram- @erskineveteranscharity

LinkedIn

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

ASAP – Armed Service Advice Project, Hearing Loss Scotland, Music in Care & Hospitals, AGE Scotland, BLESMA, DMNS, Fares4Free

Contact

Margaret Brown

07572 131844

margaretbrown141@btinternet.com

Facebook 

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

Contact

Dorinda Wolfe Murray

0207 730 7545

enquiries@firstlighttrust.co.uk

www.firstlighttrust.co.uk

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Alexandra Sansom

01303 853393

alexandra.sansom@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/
armedforces@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Description

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Rick Harrington

01159 220320

info@forces.org.uk

rick@forces.org.uk

www.forces.org.uk

Facebook

Description

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

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

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Len Chappell

len.chappell@forcesonline.org.uk

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

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Calum Osborne
Nottingham Forest Community Trust

0115 982 4334
07887 615182

calum.osborne@nottinghamforest.co.uk

claire.henson@nottinghamforest.co.uk

www.nottinghamforestcommunitytrust.co.uk

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Gary Weaving

forgottenveteransuk@gmail.com

Joe Bartram

joe.bartram@fvuk.co.uk

02392 256 738

Forgotten Veterans UK

Facebook

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

Contact

Tony Wright

01912 504877
07738 373590

tony@forward-assist.com

www.forward-assist.com

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.

Contact

Gabby Wright

gabrielle.wright125@mod.gov.uk

07866075074

Claire Clifford

claire.clifford108@mod.gov.uk

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/community-and-support/community/ctc

Facebook

Description

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

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

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

These include:

• Coffee Mornings
• Family Groups supported by Aggies Pastoral Workers.
• Play Groups
• Activities for all members of the family
• GMC Lottery
• Kings camp – during school holidays
• Social events
• Birthday parties
• Multisport

Delivery Partners in support

• SSAFA
• RMA

Contact

Paula Massey

07811591771

paula@guardiansforheroes.org.uk

Description

Using pre-loved materials to help veterans with woodwork, crafting and making something new and useable. Furniture is available, as well as food and clothing. And we now have a mobile home offering a mobile drop-in for a cuppa and a chat.

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Alex Sansom

alexandra.sansom@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

01303 853393

https://folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/armed-forces/veteran-drop-ins

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

• TRBL
• DWP
• Local Authority

Contact

Andrew Powell

07411 240788

andrew@healthierheroes.org.uk

Healthier Heroes CIC

Facebook 

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Kerry Urquhart
07816 282990
kerry@helpasquaddie.org.uk

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

01432 279 364

saxonhall11@gmail.com

https://www.hvsg.rocks/

Facebook

Description

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Ian Ridley

07594 558 761

heyfordandbicesterveterans@gmail.com

www.heyfordandbicesterveterans.co.uk

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Paul Matson

01482 534483
07828 055045

paul.matson@hull4heroes.org.uk

www.hull4heroes.org.uk

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Twiggy Roberts

07801493956

twiggy@hxmotors.com

Description

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

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

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

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

Delivery Partners in support

Local Authority

Contact

Ian Neville

07818 554363

littlehamptonafvbc@gmail.com

Facebook

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.

Contact

Ian Stewart

0131 660 5537

contact@lvc.scot

https://www.lvc.scot

Facebook

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

Contact

Jeff Walters

jwalters53@hotmail.com

07785787875

Find us on Facebook

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.

Armed Forces Breakfast Club

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

Delivery Partners in support

• SSAFA
• TRBL
• NHS
• Local Authority

Contact

Ron Moffett
Duty Executive Member
07703 582744

ron.moffett@rotherhammcvc.org.uk

rotherhammcvc.org.uk/

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

0161 494 1515

Susan McCormack

susan@mode.me.uk

info@moderehabilitation.com

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

Contact

Stephen Staley
07889 435730

northbucksveterans@gmx.co.uk

northbucksveterans.wordpress.com

Facebook

Description

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Antony Colton

07742984633

antony.colton@berkshire.nhs.uk

Description

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

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

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

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Terry Morley

terry.morley@groundwork.org.uk

07973 252373

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

Facebook

Description

Operation Re-Org / Groundwork GM

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

Support provided by Operation Re-Org:

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

Delivery Partners in support

• TRBL
• DWP

Contact

Bryan Meek

Brian Leech

oxfordcityveteransgroup@gmail.com

Facebook

07767 092004

07748 955389

Description

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

Refreshments, tea, coffee and biscuits.

Delivery Partners in support

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

Contact

Becky Ormrod
Veteran and Family Hub Manager

01752 201766

becky.ormrod@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

www.improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

Facebook

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.

Contact

Jannette Budd

jannette18@hotmail.com

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

Contact

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

Ivor Maddock

07979036554

ivorsmad@gmail.com

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.

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

Contact

Tracey Gaylor
02380 446032

colin@southamptonveterans.co.uk

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

Facebook

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.

Contact

Rachel Tribble

0141 276 7199

Rachel.tribble@ssafa.org.uk

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

Facebook

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

Contact

Dawn Turner

07539754457

dawn@stepway.org

www.stepway.org/

Facebook

Description

With 4 drop-in locations, we provide free refreshments, welfare advice, mentoring, different activities, a place to feel safe and relaxed atmosphere.

Delivery Partners in support

NHS, DWP, Citizens Advice Bureau

Contact

Helen Taylor

01553 760230

helen.taylor@thebridgeforheroes.org

www.thebridgeforheroes.org

Facebook

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.

We 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, group sessions on common topics to encourage peer-to-peer support, opportunities to participate in a range of activities that promote positive physical and mental health.
We provide refreshments and light meals.

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP

Contact

Lee McDowell lee@elycentre.co.uk

Ben Higgins ben@elycentre.co.uk

028 6632 0977

info@elycentre.co.uk

www.elycentre.com

Facebook

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.

Contact

Barry John MBE
CEO

01437765873

barry@thevcgallery.com

www.thevcgallery.com

Facebook

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.

Contact

David Routledge

David@theveteranscommunityhub.co.uk

07488392506

www.theveteranscommunityhub.co.uk

www.facebook.com/TheVeteransCommunityHub

Description

We offer an on-site cafe with a range of food and beverages, we also offer welfare and physiological services, woodworking and cooking courses. We also off Art, theatrical and creative writing groups.

Vehicle maintenance and blacksmithing and sports projects

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS

Contact

Len Hardy

len@veteranscontactpoint.co.uk

Peter Knight

contactus@veteranscontactpoint.co.uk

02476 343793
07412 403403

www.veteranscontactpoint.co.uk

Facebook

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.

Contact

William Spicer

theveterans@theveteransforgecic.com

07565405103

www.theveteransforgecic.com

www.facebook.com/groups/theveteransforge

Description

• Blacksmithing / Metalworking
• Leatherworking
• Cost Involved
• Signposting and Referrals
• Tea and Coffee provided

Delivery Partners in support

SSAFA, TRBL, NHS, DWP, Local Authority

Contact

Andrew Price

07765125899

theveteranshubweymouth@outlook.com

Facebook

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

Contact

Rob Henderson

Richard Chalmers

0203 317 6818

Robert.Henderson@Candi.nhs.uk

Richard.Chalmers@Candi.nhs.uk

Website

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.

Contact

Susan Compton

023 8087 3143
07947 437612

poppy@compark.co.uk

www.poppytotton.co.uk

Facebook

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

Contact

Claire Wright

07947 865500

info@traffordveterans.org

www.traffordveterans.org

 Facebook

Twitter @TraffordVetsUK

LinkedIn Trafford Veterans CIC

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

Contact

Geoff Harriman
Chairman

01782713963

info@veteransupportcentre.org

www.veteransupportcentre.org

Facebook

Twitter

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.

Contact

Deborah and Roy Sellstrom

veteransnfamilies@yahoo.com

deborahsellstrom@vflp.org.uk

Contact through email, website, social media:

www.vflp.org.uk

Facebook

Twitter @VnF_LP

Linked In

Newsletter

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.

Contact

Naomi Horlock

naomi.horlock@careandrepairnew.co.uk

07884361846

Facebook

Description

Delivery Partners in support

The Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, Woodys 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.

Contact

Dr Gill Le Page

07902632949

gill@vcn.org.uk

Find us on Facebook

Description

Appointments/walk-in with Op Courage / HIS

Peer Mentoring

Refreshments

Delivery Partners in support

• NHS
• DWP
• MKUH

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.

Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Charlie Allanson-Oddy

Charlie.Allanson-Oddy@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

0131 220 9920

veterans.enquiries@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

www.veteransfirstpoint.org.uk

Facebook

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)

Contact

Daniel Redshaw
07864 680459
dan@veteransgarage.co.uk

Dave Redshaw

07808877086

dave@veteransgarage.co.uk

veteransgarage.co.uk

Facebook

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)

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

Contact

Bob Elliott

01706 833180

bobelliott@vic.org.uk

www.vic.org.uk

info@vic.org.uk

Facebook

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

Contact

Ger Fowler

07850 263421

07398 916590

ger@veteransincrisis.co.uk

veteransincrisis.co.uk

Facebook

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).

Contact

Janice Gurney

0330 11 9320

07949310792

janice.gurney@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

Contact

veteranslivinghistorymuseum@gmail.com

Wayne Hester

07921 803853

Facebook

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

Contact

02392 731767

Alex Watts

alex.watts@vosuk.org

Wendy Pearson

wendy.pearson@vosuk.org

admin@vosuk.org

www.vosuk.org/

Facebook

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.

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.

Contact

Ian Driver

0191 4274764

ian.driver@veteransresponse.com

www.veteranstraining.co.uk

Facebook

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

Contact

John Joyce

07902 125508

vsagroup@hotmail.com

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)

Contact

Liz Burns
Founder / CEO

07527 213921

belizmik@aol.com

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, The Official Minds At War CIC.

Contact

0161 205 9287

info@wwtw.org.uk

www.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk

Facebook

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.

Contact

Norman Mcguigan

admin@theofficialmindsatwar.com

07497591288

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Peer to peer support and a community

Advice and guidance from the Department of Work and Pensions.

We help with job application and skills

We have a dedicated team of mentors

We help with housing

We signpost and give guidance regarding mental health issues

We provide free tea and coffee and food

We support veterans and their families

Delivery Partners in support

• NHS
• DWP
• Jobcentre plus the Veterans Champion

Contact

Graham Jones
CEO

01446 781792

support@woodyslodge.org

sian@woodyslodge.org

www.woodyslodge.org

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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).

Contact

Steve Hinton

07763 975190

worthing.veterans@hotmail.com

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Delivery Partners in support

Contact

Ian Cartwright

07508312477

ian.cartwright@york.gov.uk

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