Mother and Daughter Take on Hike Challenge for Veterans
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A Royal Navy veteran, who lives in Somerset, has persuaded her daughter to join her on a 27km hike to raise funds to support our former servicemen and women.
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We are delighted to announce that veterans whose mobility issues are attributable to their service can now apply for support from the reinstated Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).
Alongside Blesma, we were awarded the administration of this life-changing fund by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund in September, 2023.
The VMF supports veterans with physical disabilities through grants, to enable them to access mobility equipment that will improve their quality of life.
During the fund’s hiatus, we have handed out other support grants to veterans worth more than £400,000.
Our CEO, James Needham, said: “This fund will make a vital difference to the lives of those injured during military service, and we are pleased the Government has recognised the mobility challenges some injured veterans face.
“Now, with the fund’s reinstatement, more injured veterans will have access to life-changing mobility support.”
The fund will remain open for five years. Eligible veterans will, ordinarily, be in receipt of a War Pension or an award from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. Those who believe they may be entitled to support can apply for life-changing grants or equipment to help with their mobility needs from today.
Aldershot Businessman Takes on New Challenge for Veterans
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An Aldershot businessman, who has already raised thousands of pounds to support veterans and their families, is taking on a new challenge next month.
GP to Hike 27km Along Jurassic Coast for Veterans
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A GP and former army medic from Collingbourne Kingston, near Marlborough, is to take part in a 25km hike along the Jurassic Coast, next month, to raise funds for Armed Forces veterans.