Welcome to Help for Heroes Practical, Direct Support for our Wounded
"It’s about the 'blokes', our men and women of the Armed Forces. It’s about Derek, a rugby player who has lost both his legs, it’s about Carl whose jaw is wired up so he has been drinking through a straw. It’s about Richard who was handed a mobile phone as he lay on the stretcher so he could say goodbye to his wife. It’s about Ben, it’s about Steven and Andy and Mark, it’s about them all. They are just blokes but they are our blokes; they are our heroes. We want to help our heroes."
Latest H4H Announcments
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Recovery Centre in Colchester Opens its Doors to Wounded Heroes
8th May 2012, Colchester: The latest Personnel Recovery Centre (PRC), named Chavasse VC House, was officially opened today by Help for Heroes (H4H) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD)....
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HMS Drake, Plymouth Bike Ride
The Plymouth Ride to Recovery, takes place on Sunday 1st July. With 10, 35, or 70 mile routes to choose from there is something for everyone. Join us for a challenging day in the saddle to raise vital funds towards the HMS Drake, Personnel Recovery Centre. You will also get the opportunity cycle round HMS Drake and see exactly how your fundraising is spent to support our wounded, sick and injured.
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Volunteer for our charity collection day
Following the huge success of our fundraising days at ASDA in 2011, they have kindly offered us another opportunity this year. So once again we have a massive challenge for Help for Heroes!
H4H Rehabilitation Centre Opening
“Very occasionally – perhaps once or twice in a generation – something or someone pops up to change the entire landscape. Help for Heroes is one such phenomenon. What it has achieved here at Headley Court is, in truth, but the tip of the iceberg.”
HRH Prince William, Extract from his speech at Headley Court, June 2010
Help for Heroes' 5 Key Messages . . .
- It's about 'the blokes': those men and women of our Armed Forces who have been wounded in the service of our country since 9/11.
- H4H provides direct, practical support for our wounded. We fund projects and initiatives that make a real difference to the lives of our wounded heroes.
- We do not seek to criticise or be political. We just want to help and we work closely with the Army, Navy and RAF to provide support where it is most needed.
- 'Money in, money out'. We pride ourselves on our 'Money In and Money Out' policy that ensures that every penny you raise is spent or allocated to the direct, practical support of our men and women of the Armed Forces whose lives are affected in the line of duty.
- It's about doing your bit, no matter how big or small. Every fundraiser is special to us and can make a real difference, so please keep going!
The Frontline
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A day on the frontline in Afghanistan
The main question that families and friends ask a soldier who lives on the frontline is “What are your living conditions like?”. This article gives an insight into the primitive conditions that our Heroes experience living in a patrol base for many weeks at a time.
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Fallen Heroes
Many families and friends of those who have fallen in the service of our country are moved to take action in memory of their loved one. We have created a page where we can offer them the chance to remember their loved ones and in doing so help those who live with their wounds.
Don the H4H wristband to show your support!
The Help for Heroes wristband has become an iconic symbol of support for our Armed Forces and is now worn by over 6.5 million members of the Great British public and beyond!
Do your bit for our wounded heroes by getting your charity wristband