In the last 20 years, 40,000 wounded men and women have been medically discharged from the Armed Forces, their injuries ending the career they have given their all to.
A Veteran from Hampshire battling mental health issues will be the first injured warrior to trek across the Arctic thanks to funding from Help for Heroes.
As Remembrance approaches, we’re honouring the lives of some of the incredible heroes being commemorated by their loved ones through our Hero Funds platform. Here, Kelly Smith shares the story of her Grandpa, Douglas Stanley Goddard, a World War Two hero.
Thomas Williams joined the Army in World War One and was commissioned to the Royal Flying Corps in 1917.
We’re commemorating the life and legacy of Captain David Seath, who died in 2016 while running the London Marathon in support of Help for Heroes.
Former Sergeant Robert Moore was awarded the Military Cross. He was medically discharged in 2015 from his post with the First Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment “Vikings”, after serving 22 years and 2 days.
A hundred keen fitness fans in Plymouth came together recently to support the 40,000 veterans who have been medically discharged from the British Armed Forces in the last 20 years.
The team of 65 competitors selected to represent the UK at the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 was unveiled this morning.
The 40,000 Strong model force is now touring the UK and you can see a mini installation in a town near you.
You can show your support for all wounded veterans and their families by donating today to receive your very own boxed figure from our 40,000 Strong installation.
Thousands of those discharged fall through gaps in support. A recent survey revealed that almost 70% felt their transition to civilian life was a negative experience.
