Help for Heroes - Service Charities
“The Aftercare Service is a government funded organisation and has been created in recognition of the unique set of circumstances which continue to affect the ex-service community in Northern Ireland comprising of former UDR and R IRISH (HS) soldiers and their families. The Aftercare Service’s mission is to provide medical, vocational, welfare and benevolence support to this community in order to reduce suffering. “Helping our people in need to live their lives” The service is available to all ex-members of the UDR and R IRISH (HS) regiments and in certain instances their families”.
ABF The Soldiers' Charity are for soldiers, for life; giving support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. They risk so much for us, but for them, it's "just doing their job". In return, The Soldiers’ Charity give them down-to-earth help and friendship, with no hassle or bureaucracy. We help in ways that make a big practical difference to individuals. For example a level access shower for an amputee from a current conflict or care home fees for an elderly veteran. That's what we've been here to offer for the past 66 years and will be here for as long as there is a need.
Essentially The British Forces Foundation exists to boost the morale of British servicemen and women – principally on operations but all over the world – primarily through top quality entertainment with big name stars.
The shows, and the Charity’s other projects, convey the gratitude of the British public for the work of the Armed Forces and the sacrifices they make.
BLESMA is a National Charity, Registered Charity Number 1084189 for Limbless and Ex-Service Men and Women, their dependants and Widows. The objectives of the Association are to promote the welfare of all those of either sex who have lost a limb or limbs, or one or both eyes, or the use of limbs as a result of service in any branch of Her Majesty's Forces or Auxiliary Forces and to assist needy dependants of such service limbless. We will also help those who lose a limb after service.
Help for Heroes awards a grant of 100K to BLESMA. Read More
Faces is a leading UK charity that supports people with disfigurement to the face or body. This could be from birth, acquired through warfare, an accident or through violence.
Living with a face or body which is visibly different is not always easy. People with disfigurements sometimes feel uncomfortable in social situations, finding it hard to deal with the seemingly constant staring, comments and questions from other people. They might feel isolated or believe that they have little chance of leading a successful life.
Changing Faces has extensive experience in supporting adults who have disfigurements. We offer pyscho-social support on handling different social situations as well as helping develop self-esteem and self-confidence. We have a range of workshops to help with intimacy and relationships, handling negative comments and every day activities that are often taken for granted.
www.changingfaces.org.uk
Tel: 0845 4500 275
The Society was founded in 1919, one year after the end of the First World War, since when it has helped over 85,000 veterans cope with their suffering. Currently, there are over 7000 veterans being helped, with many new referrals.
Help for Heroes awards a grant of 3.5 million to Combat Stress. Read More
Since 1946 The Forces Pension Society have been campaigning on behalf of all ranks, their widows, widowers and dependants to seek improvements to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme. the FPS also campaign to have injustices resolved and help members with service pension problems . The Society is financed solely through subscriptions and is governed as a not-for-profit limited company. It works in close cooperation with other ex-Service organisations to benefit all past, present and future members of the Armed Forces.
King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes is a registered charity committed to ensuring that uninsured serving and ex-Service men and women can receive swift access to an exceptional standard of health care - at little or no cost to themselves. We do this through the provision of grants and subsidies. Support is given regardless of rank or length of service, and is also available for the spouses, ex-spouses, widows and widowers of those who have served.
The Officers' Association was founded 90 years ago and is dedicated to supporting Officers (of all 3 Armed services), ex-Officers and their dependants. We provide employment advice and job-finding services for ex-Officers at all stages of their working lives, not just when they are leaving the Services. We also provide general advice, financial and welfare support to ex-Officers and their families throughout their lives. The Officers' Association is not a fundraising Charity: it is financed by donations including a proportion of the funds raised by the Poppy Day Appeal. Each year, we assist more than 2,000 eligible people, frequently in collaboration with sister charities.
Every year poppies are worn, wreaths are laid and the nation turns its attention towards Remembrance. For the team at the Poppy Factory in Richmond, this means the culmination of a year’s effort to make poppies and wreaths for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. A team of 50 people – most of them disabled and ex-Service connected – work all year round. They also make wreaths laid by Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, and organise the annual Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. The Factory provides Remembrance crosses so that ex-Service men and women as well as members of the public can plant a cross in memory of their fallen comrades and loved ones.
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Founded in 1919 The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home is a registered charity (1072334) that provides nursing and rehabilitation care for physically disabled ex-Servicemen and women in a comfortable professional setting.
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When Troops return to the United Kingdom from the war zones they arrive back without their personal effects or clothing. The objective of Troop Aid is to supply the ‘basic essentials’ when service casualties return from serving their country overseas. Examples of what is supplied are a grab bag containing washing and shaving kit, towel, face flannel, shower mules, socks, underwear, t-shirt and shorts. Female requirements are also provided. The grab bags are currently being sent out to the UK Military Hospitals in Afghanistan, the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and other Ministry of Defence Hospital Units within the UK. |
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The Royal Air Force Music Charitable Trust is the registered charity of the RAF Music Services. It was founded by Malcolm Goodman in 2003 to promote welfare funding through the performance of live music by Royal Air Force musicians, whilst also providing additional support to other service charities for their own fundraising events.
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The RAF Benevolent Fund is here to provide support to all members of the RAF family in need. If you have ever served in the Royal Air Force, or you are an immediate dependant of someone who served, then you may be eligible for assistance.
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The Royal Naval Association aims to provide support, comradeship and assistance to its membership who consist of serving and former members of Her Majesty's Naval Forces, through it's branches in the UK and Overseas. It is a Registered Charity and has Full recognition by the Royal Navy.
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The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT) was created in 1922 to help all those who are serving, or have served as Warrant Officers or below in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their dependants who find themselves in need or distress. The assistance provided is mainly through monetary grants for the relief of poverty. Applications for assistance are normally arranged, in the first instance, through one of the main case working organisations for the Service Community i.e. The Royal British Legion (TRBL) or the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA Forces Help). |
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The RNRMC is the Naval Service's charity for the 21st Century, providing a single focus for RN Charity and as such, is a signpost for all co-existing Naval Charities. Its charitable purposes cover both benevolence and the promotion of efficiency, supporting the men and women who are serving, or have served in the Naval Service and their families and dependants under the overarching purpose to enhance their quality of life. We are there for the tough times too and we pay an immediate grant of £12,000 to the next of kin in the event of a death whilst serving, whatever the cause. |
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The Royal Star & Garter Charity has been caring for disabled ex-Service personnel since 1916. The Charity offers its residents the best in nursing and therapeutic care, as well as a wide variety of leisure activities both internally and at outside venues. Anyone who is physically disabled or incapacitated and has served in Her Majesty’s Forces is eligible to apply for a place at a Royal Star & Garter Home, as well as the widows, spouses and partners of ex-Service people. |
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The RAF Association (RAFA) is a membership organisation of serving and former members of the Royal Air Force, their families and dependants and all those supporting the aims of the Association. It is the largest single-service membership organisation in the United Kingdom and has roughly 76,000 members and 500 Branches in the UK, Europe and further afield. The Association provides help and advice, assistance, comradeship and, where required, welfare and care for the whole RAF family. |
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Seafarers UK are a national charity that fundraises and gives grants to over seventy charities that help people who have worked at sea. This includes helping people from the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and fishing fleets and their families.
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Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting the children of men and women killed whilst serving in the British Armed Forces. The charity provides treats, birthday and Christmas gifts for the children, days out and aims to raise enough funds so it can buy and maintain holiday homes so the families can have breaks away from everyday struggles. Inspired by army widow, Nichola Scott, the charity honours her husband Corporal Lee Scott’s (known by his army friends as ‘Scotty’) memory –both as a soldier and as a fun and loving father of two. It provides a practical yet personal way for the public at large to show their appreciation for those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service for their country. |
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SkillForce is an educational charity working with 14-19 year old young people in partnership with schools. Our instructors have invaluable life experience often gathered during operational military service and make a positive and permanent change to young peoples' lives. Building on this success, SkillForce has been engaged by the government to deliver a key part of the MOD backed Troops to Teachers initiative. The Military to Mentors programme is funded by the Department for Education and will train 100 ex-service personnel to work as mentors to young people. We are welcoming applications from ex-services personnel, who have recently left, are about to leave or have left for some time including those who are wounded, injured or sick. To find out more and apply please visit www.skillforce.org/work-for-us/military-mentors |
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SSAFA provide support for the serving men and women in today’s Armed Forces and for those who have served - even if it was only for a single day. We also care for the needs of their families and dependants. Help for Heroes awards a grant of 500K to SSAFA. Read More |
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At St Dunstan’s, we provide crucial assistance to ex-Service men and women with very significant loss of sight. Our specialist training and support helps them regain their independence and optimism and make the most of the opportunities available to them. |
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The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants. Currently, nearly 10.5 million people are eligible for our support and we receive thousands of calls for help every year.
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On 2 April 2007, the Ministry of Defence created a new brand for services to veterans – Veterans-UK. Veterans-UK will be the single brand or banner covering a variety of different veterans services provided by a range of different organisations. It will form a single point for accessing information.
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Veterans Aid is the leading charity for homelessness among veterans in the UK. Veterans Aid exists to help veterans if they are homeless or are likely to become homeless, regardless of how long they served or whether they were in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, RAF or Merchant Service. Veterans Aid can provide direct and immediate help to vulnerable Veterans with hostel accommodation, financial assistance, meal vouchers and clothing, or advice and advocacy.
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The War Widows Association is essentially a pressure group and exists to improve the conditions of War Widows and their dependants in Great Britain. Its work encompasses those who have suffered bereavement as a result of World War II and all conflicts since then including Iraq and Afghanistan. The WWA also represents those who have suffered the loss of their husband in peacetime, when his death was attributable to his service life.
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