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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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  • MoD Veterans Services provides information, guidance and welfare support on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

  • Based in Salisbury, ALABARÉ provides in-person, joined-up support to veterans and families across the South West of England.

  • Anxious Minds is a mental health charity based in the North East that supports veterans and their families across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland.

  • Armed Forces Community HQ provides practical and emotional support for veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families in Wigan and the surrounding area.

  • Armed Forces Community Support provides a local support hub for veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families in Warrington and the surrounding area.

  • The Army Benevolent Fund is the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans and their families throughout their lives.

  • Blesma is a national charity that supports armed forces veterans who have experienced limb or sight loss.

  • Blind Veterans UK is a national charity for ex-service personnel that have experienced severe sight loss.

  • The Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre seeks to support and improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of military veterans and their families in Northern Ireland.

  • Bulldogs Boxing & Community Activities provides a community hub and support for veterans and the wider armed forces community in Port Talbot.

  • Christopher Turley Armed Forces Hub in Telford provides a local place for veterans, serving personnel and their families to access support and connect with the armed forces community.

  • The East Durham Veterans Trust provides support around mental health, finance, housing and social inclusion to veterans and their families in the North East.

  • The East Durham Veterans Trust outreach hub in Stockton-on-Tees provides a local access point for veterans and their families.

  • Ellesmere Port VRC provides a local place for veterans and their families to access support, information and advice.

  • Located near Salisbury, Entrain Space provides modern, self-contained flats for veterans and families, alongside on-site welfare support and employment and enterprise training.

  • Felix Fund is a charity that supports people within the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search Community across all British military and SO15.

  • The Forces Children's Trust assists the children of UK armed forces members that have died or sustained life-changing injuries as a result of service.

  • Forces MoneyPlan is a free and confidential service that offers general financial advice to armed forces personnel and veterans.

  • Glasgow's Helping Heroes provides support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in Glasgow and the surrounding area.

  • Hull 4 Heroes is an armed forces support charity based in Hull that helps veterans and their families successfully transition to civilian life.

  • Improving Lives Plymouth runs a local veterans and family hub providing information, advice, peer support and practical help.

  • Joining Forces Credit Union Services is a Ministry of Defence initiative that allows you to save through deduction from your MoD payroll or pension.

  • Liverpool Veterans HQ provides local support to veterans and their families in Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area.

  • MAPS of West Tyrone provides local support and information for veterans and members of the armed forces community in Omagh and across West Tyrone.

  • Mourne Veterans Hub provides local support, information and advice for veterans and their families in the Mourne area.

  • The Naval Children's Charity provides financial support and guidance for the wellbeing and development of children from serving and veteran Royal Navy families.

  • Officers’ Association Scotland is a charity that provides lifelong employment and welfare support to officers and their families across Scotland.

  • The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment Association provides advice and benevolence funding to serving and former members of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment and their families.

  • Prudhoe Veterans Hub provides a local place for veterans and their families to meet, access support and connect with the wider armed forces community.

  • The RAF Benevolent Fund provides lifelong support to serving and ex-serving RAF personnel and their families.

  • Regenerate provides local support, information and advice for veterans and members of the armed forces community in Portadown and the surrounding area.

  • RMA - The Royal Marines Charity provides support for serving and former Royal Marines personnel and their families.

  • The Royal Air Forces Association is a charity and membership organisation that provides a range of services to the RAF community, from physical and mental health support to help with finances and social isolation.

  • The Royal British Legion is the UK's largest armed forces charity and provides a range of support to veterans and their families.

  • Royal British Veterans Enterprise is a national charity that empowers veterans and people with disabilities by creating meaningful jobs, providing quality homes and building inclusive communities where everyone can thrive

  • The Royal Navy Officers' Charity supports serving and retired Royal Navy Officers, along with their dependants.

  • Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the UK armed forces.

  • 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.

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

  • The REME Charity supports all members of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, including regulars, reserves, veterans and their families.

  • The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust is a Royal Navy and Royal Marine charity that gives help to serving and former Royal Naval ratings and Royal Marines other ranks in cases of need.

  • The Royal Signals Charity provides support to serving or retired signallers in need, along with their dependant families.

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

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

  • 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.