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Find organisations that support veterans and their families

This directory lists organisations that provide support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families.

You can filter results by location and select as many areas of support as you need.

This should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all services on offer to veterans and their families in the UK.

The government is not liable for any services that fail to meet an individual’s requirements or standards.

The inclusion of these organisations or services should not be taken as endorsement by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs.

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  • Scotty’s is a charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by military-connected bereavement.

  • Sight Scotland Veterans provides free support to veterans affected by sight loss in Scotland, helping them regain confidence, restore their independence and make new connections.

  • SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

  • STAND TO Derbyshire Veteran Community Support is a service dedicated to supporting veterans and their families in Derbyshire with issues around addiction, welfare, housing and more.

  • Stepway supports veterans and their families in Worcestershire and the West Midlands through tailored programmes, including their civilian skills programme, mental health and wellbeing activities and community projects.

  • Stoll is a housing provider that offers supported housing to vulnerable veterans.

  • Swansea Veterans Hub provides a local place for veterans and their families to access support, peer support and community activities.

  • The Armed Forces Outreach Service is a local authority and housing provider partnership service covering Newcastle, Gateshead and County Durham in the North East of England.

  • The Bolton Guild of Help provides financial, material and pastoral support to the Bolton military family.

  • The Bridge for Heroes provides direct help and support to veterans and their families in West Norfolk and beyond.

  • The Explora Scholarship Fund provides educational scholarships to the dependants of severely injured or deceased members of the UK armed forces.

  • The Icarus Charity provides flexible mental healthcare and support specifically tailored to the needs of veterans and their families.

  • The Military Wives Choirs is a charity supporting women impacted by their military connections through the medium of choral singing in a network of local choirs, and with the opportunity to participate in national events.

  • The Poppy Factory is a charity that provides employment support to veterans and their families.

  • The Ripple Pond supports adult family members of physically or psychologically injured UK armed forces personnel and veterans.

  • The Royal Navy Royal Marines Widows' Association provides comfort and support to Royal Navy and Royal Marines widows, widowers and recognised partners.

  • The VC Gallery provides a community space for veterans in Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock, using creative activities to support wellbeing and reduce isolation.

  • The Warrior Programme is a personal motivation and training programme that aims to help serving personnel, veterans and their families manage their emotions and build mental strength and resilience.

  • The White Ensign Association provides guidance and support to all serving and former members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Reserves and family members on employment, resettlement, pensions, compens…

  • Tom Harrison House is a charity provides a specialist addiction recovery programme for UK armed forces veterans.

  • The Tri Service and Veterans Support Centre in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire offers support for serving personal, reservist, veterans and their families.

  • Veterans at Ease is a charity that provides open-ended, free psychotherapy to all members of the armed forces community over the age of 18.

  • Veterans Contact Point is a charity that supports local veterans and their families in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull areas.

  • Veterans' Growth is a charity that offers horticultural therapy to veterans who are dealing with mental and physical health challenges.

  • Veterans Hub Londonderry provides local support, information, advice and peer support for veterans and their families in Londonderry.

  • Veterans In Communities is a charity based in Lancashire that supports those who have served in the armed forces, including their families.

  • Veterans in Crisis provides support to veterans in Sunderland, addressing issues such as homelessness, mental health and unemployment.

  • Veterans into Logistics is a charity that trains veterans in HGV driving and helps get them into sustainable employment in the logistics industry.

  • Veterans Outdoors is a charity based in Devon that provides mental and physical wellbeing support for veterans, families and other members of the armed forces family.

  • Based in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, Veterans Outreach Support offers welfare, wellbeing and mental health support to UK armed forces and Merchant Navy veterans, as well as their spouses and partners.

  • Veterans Support Group Ballymena provides a local community and support network for veterans in Ballymena and the surrounding area.

  • Veterans With Dogs is a charity dedicated to training and providing assistance dogs to support veterans with mental health conditions, enhancing their quality of life and independence.

  • Walking With The Wounded supports those who served and their families through mental health, employment and care coordination programmes.

  • Widowed and Young is a UK national charity for people aged 50 or under when their partner died.

  • Woody's Lodge provides support and welcoming meeting spaces for veterans across Wales.

  • X-Forces Enterprise is a community interest company that supports veterans and their families in gaining skills that enable them to start a business or find employment.