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Give Us Time offers British Armed Forces personnel the opportunity to spend time with their family on holiday, away from the stress of day-to-day living.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a national charity dedicated to supporting children and young people who have lost a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.

The Ripple Pond provides support, comfort and motivation for people who have had a loved one seriously wounded whilst serving in the British Armed Forces.

65 Degrees North aim to create a series of challenging, adventurous activities for members of the WIS (wounded in service) community.

AA Veterans Support, established in 2011, is dedicated to providing assistance, guidance, and support to those who currently serve or have served in the British Armed Forces and their families in Northern Ireland.

Accrington Stanley Community Trust is an award-winning, non-profit, self-funding registered charity and community organisation that has been working within the Hyndburn community since 2007.

Acts Trust runs support projects and programs that address the real needs of Lincoln residents. Its projects include the Lincoln Foodbank, Energize youth project, Restore poverty education program, Night Light service for individuals in mental health crises, and Lincoln Community Grocery.

Aerobility takes disabled people on special flights and gives them the opportunity to fly the adapted planes themselves.

Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life, providing companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most.

Altrincham FC CFC are a registered charity committed to supporting our wider community by providing a multi-use venue for sports, social and community based functions.

Armed Forces Community HQ offer a host of activities and programmes, delivered on site and in the community by peers with lived experience that provides advice, guidance and support to veterans, their families and carers.

The Armed Forces Equine Charity provide facilities and encourage participation in sport and recreation by all members of the armed forces community, including children and young people, older people and people with health conditions or impairments.

The Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST) are an independent service charity, which exist to support the recovery of our wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans using the transformative power of para-snowsports.

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is fully committed to offering all members of the local community access to the highest quality programme of grassroots football, education, inclusion initiatives and awareness projects to encourage off-field participation, success and enjoyment using the crest and brand name of Blackburn Rovers Football Club.

Blackpool FC Community Trust (BFCCT) is the official charity of Blackpool FC, based at Bloomfield Road Stadium. They provide a diverse range of programmes to increase social inclusion opportunities; improve physical fitness, health, and education; and lessen involvement in anti-social behaviour.

Bravehound provides companion and assistance dogs to veterans.

The British Nuclear Test Veterans Association was formed to unite, recognise and campaign for the servicemen who participated in the British Nuclear Tests.

Bulldogs Boxing and Community Activities offers gym membership for free to anyone who has served in the British Armed Forces as part of its commitment to the veterans’ community.

Canine Partners gives veterans highly-trained support dogs.

Care for Veterans provides veterans with a wide range of care and rehabilitation services for its residents.

Carers Plus Yorkshire Ltd. have 28 years’ experience of listening, supporting, and working in partnership with unpaid family carers.

CDARS has over 30 years of experience working with individuals who experience mental health issues, substance and alcohol misuse and other challenges such as neurodiversity.

Community Solutions are a charity dedicated to reducing isolation and enhancing wellbeing, they help individuals and families overcome challenges and find lasting support in our community.

Community Veterans Support is a friendly and welcoming environment for the socially isolated, elderly, early service leavers and veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Community Wellbeing are a not-for-profit social enterprise actively engaged in the fight against loneliness.

Dundee Therapy Garden is a charity that uses horticulture as a means of helping veterans in their recovery pathway.

Vector 24 (previously Fares4Free) provides essential transport support for the armed forces community, ensuring that veterans and their families can access vital medical care, mental health services, and social connections without the barrier of transportation.

FirstLight Trust is a UK-wide charity that offers support to all of those who have served in the emergency services and armed forces, together with their families.

Former Forces Support offers learning through personal development and self-reflection and in every session, instructors support veterans to live a better life.

Forward Assist provides support and guidance to former servicemen and women who experience difficulties in adjusting to civilian life.

Garelochhead Station Trust was established as an organisation to help ensure that veterans and their families have easy access to the services that they are entitiled to, in a warm and informal setting.

Hartlepool United Community Sports Foundation works closely with veterans in the local area to ensure that they are not isolated.

The Mountain Way programme is designed to help military veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder regain a level of control over their lives.

The Soldier’s Arts Academy is a place for serving military personnel and veterans to use their creativity to take part in performing arts.

SSAFA (Soldiers', Sailors', and Airmen's Families Association) offers lifelong support to any man or woman that serves with the British Armed Forces.

Step Together Volunteering works to help people who are excluded from society to participate in volunteering and build a more positive future for themselves.

Team Endeavour Racing uses the power of sport in the recovery of wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans.

Team Rubicon uses military experience and organisation to provide life-saving aid to communities around the world in the grips of disaster.

The Armed Forces Bikers (AFB) is a United Kingdom based motorcycle charity which aims to assist former serving members of the armed forces to resettle and rehabilitate into civilian life, also to relieve the needs of former members of the armed forces and their dependants.

Trafford Veterans help our ex-servicemen and women re-integrate back into civilian life through events and activities that help veterans to learn new skills, avoid isolation and boost their confidence.

Turn to Starboard supports British Armed Forces personnel and their families readjust after operations and assist them in meeting the unique demands placed on them by service life.

The VC Gallery gives veterans access to art and supports them to grow their creativity and transition from military life.

Veterans for Wildlife allow ex-service personnel to use the skills taught during service to support a cause that saves the lives of animals and protect species for future generations.

Veterans in Action uses the outdoors, challenging events, expeditions and centre-based projects to help veterans rebuild their confidence, self-esteem and self-belief.

Veterans Woodcraft support veterans work with wood and learn new skills, this helps veterans find new purpose and enables them to rediscover their confidence and rebuild their lives.

Veteran’s Outreach Support serves British Armed Forces veterans in Portsmouth

We Are With You (previously Addaction) helps people across the UK recover from alcohol and drugs misuse as well as supporting those with mental health issues.

Wings For Warriors offers life-changing support for wounded, injured and sick former servicemen and women within the world of commercial aviation.

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Call us 03339 993 899

Email us enquiries@veteransfoundation.org.uk

England & Wales Charity No. 1166953

Scotland Charity No. SC046571

Although the Charity is not yet registered in Northern Ireland, the Veterans' Foundation still gives grants to NI-based organisations and you can also play the Veterans' Lottery from Northern Ireland

The Veterans’ Foundation is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 45407

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