Trafford Veterans is a group of Armed Forces veterans, emergency service personnel and local volunteers, who all live in Trafford, Greater Manchester. The group was formed in 2015, after the two founding members, Royal Navy Veteran Claire Wright and British Army Veteran Chris Squires, left the armed forces and faced a struggle with physical and mental injuries.
This affected their transition from the military back into their respective communities. Their experiences prompted them to provide peer support to other veterans and members of the community, so people would not feel alone.
Trafford Veterans hold events and activities in the local area, encouraging people to take part and share their hobbies and skills. This helps people to learn new things, improves confidence and provides volunteering opportunities. There is a monthly breakfast in Flixton, a weekly model making and craft group in Stretford, an allotment in Sale, a walking football session coached by Altrincham Football Club and a food share and coffee morning in Partington.
