BBC Lifeline Appeal
Our BBC Lifeline film highlights the variety of support we offer to help our Armed Forces community live well after service.
Current campaigns
SEND A MESSAGE TO A VETERAN THIS CHRISTMAS
Thousands of veterans will spend this Christmas lonely and isolated. Battling mental trauma. In constant pain. Living with disability.
Will you show an isolated veteran they’re not alone or forgotten by sending them a message of support this Christmas?
Find out moreThe Veterans War
When a conflict ends, for some the battles don’t stop. We support veterans and their families by giving life-changing support, no matter when or where they served.
We’re at their side. For as long as it takes....
Read more about the Veterans WarPrevious campaigns
STRONG MADE STRONGER
While it takes strength to serve in the Armed Forces, it takes a different kind of strength to live life beyond injury.
Between the Lines
One in three veterans have felt suicidal in their lifetime. Many won't tell you how they are feeling, could you read between the lines?
CUT THE CLOCK
In 2019 we commissioned a study to look at how long it takes veterans to reach out for mental health support.
THE FORCE FOR GOOD
We are here for wounds both visible and hidden and believe that those who put their lives on the line for us, deserve a second chance.
FACING IT TOGETHER
In this series of Facing It Together videos, Help for Heroes beneficiaries are captured in conversation with supporters
NEVER SAY NEVER
Some veterans are living with injuries so severe that they are dependent on round-the-clock care.
40 THOUSAND STRONG
In the last 20 years, the lives of almost 40,000 men and women have been derailed by injury. Every day this number grows.
ONE LESS BATTLE TO FIGHT
In 2018, we were able to help 4,194 wounded, injured and sick individuals. But there are still thousands out there who need us.
TOGETHER, REBUILDING LIVES
This series of images, taken by Roger Keller, tells our Heroes’ stories through their tattoos.
Interesting Reads
Big Battlefield Bike Ride
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Sainte-Mere-Eglise to Paris
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Jamie Hull
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Jamie Hull suffered 60 percent third degree burns when his aircraft caught fire. Supported by our sports recovery programme he is now rebuilding his life. Read Jamie's story.
Blog: PTSD
The real story of veterans’ mental health
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Mental health has received a lot of positive attention in recent years. Sadly, this isn't yet reflected in how the mental health of the veteran community is portrayed in the media or valued in society.
Help for Heroes: General
Amazing CEO Melanie Waters wins Charity Champion award
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We are proud to announce that our CEO Melanie Waters has been named ‘Charity Champion’ in Woman & Home magazine’s Amazing Women 2022 awards!Melanie is one of 13 remarkable winners whose outstanding achievements are being celebrated in the June issue
