Charities to benefit from rugby record attempt

TEAMS representing two leading charities – Scotty’s Little Soldiers and School of Hard Knocks – will face off next month as they attempt to break the world record for the longest rugby game. 44 players will ...

Dining donation furnishes military museum’s cafe

A NATIONAL charity dedicated to restoring the graves of every Victoria Cross recipient has been given a substantial donation of tables and chairs to furnish its new museum café. The Victoria Cross Trust, bas...

Celebrity support for SSAFA’s Big Brew

THOUSANDS of people have made their tea break really count by holding a Big Brew Up for Armed Forces charity SSAFA. More than 800 Big Brew Ups took place around the country in June, with Prime Minister David...

TV show comes to veterans’ aid

DIY SOS has teamed up with Walking With The Wounded and Haig Housing on an exciting new project to create a Manchester-based veterans’ community with access to support, education and training. The BBC show, ...

Charity to provide more homes for heroes

SERVICE veterans struggling with the transition to civvy street will be able to access even more specialised support thanks to a charity’s growing housing programme. A grant of £108,000 from ABF The Soldiers...

Victoria Cross hero opens therapy garden

A REFURBISHED horticultural-therapy garden for Armed Forces veterans in Ayrshire, run by charity Gardening Leave, has been officially opened by Victoria Cross recipient Sgt Johnson Beharry. The project at Au...

Little troopers’ fun weekend

MORE than 150 children who have a parent serving in the British Army came together for a special adventure weekend in Pirbright. The weekend in June was the fourth summer camp organised by the charity My Dad...

Fire up your BBQ and help our heroes

WITH the sun now shining, why not turn your BBQ into an opportunity to fundraise in aid of Help for Heroes (H4H), and help our wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, veterans and their families. Althou...

Military heroes treated to a Balkan getaway

SERVICE charity Give Us Time, which helps military families adjust to life after combat, has received a donation worth £30,000 from holiday company Diamond Resorts International. The Balkan Jewel Resort in B...

Healing hidden wounds

HELP for Heroes (H4H) Hidden Wounds is a new psychological wellbeing service helping veterans and families to understand and positively manage anxiety, depression and stress. Confidential support can be access...