Former soldier Sean Staines came to Veterans Aid for help when he found his life falling apart – he was not in good shape. Today he lives in the charity’s New Belvedere House hostel where he is rediscovering his love of art. A few days ago he was invited to lunch with the Queen […]
Oliver Tillard’s 3,058 mile cycle ride across North America has raised nearly £3,000 for Veterans Aid and the money is still rolling in! ‘Ollie’ flew to San Diego in early January and crossed eight States to arrive in Jacksonville, Florida. Sponsorship on his Just Giving site crept up steadily as he crossed the continent – […]
An 11-year-old boy Toby from the Gloucestershire village of Cherington has walked 14 kilometres to raise funds for Veterans Aid. Toby Cable, accompanied by dad Paul and family dog Lola, was met at the end of his trek by CEO of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy, who said afterwards, “This is a wonderful gesture by […]
BFBS presenter, Gini Carlin, is swapping her headphones for boxing gloves and taking on a new challenge – training with 7 Regiment RLC’s Boxing Team for a month, to raise money for the BFBS Big Salute charity. The BFBS Big Salute is a fundraising campaign to raise money for five Forces Charities: BLESMA, St Dunstan’s, […]
Thursday 26 January, 2012 – CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy received his OBE from HRH The Prince of Wales and celebrated afterwards with friends and colleagues from the 80-year-old charity. He was joined by his wife Lorraine, daughters Sophie and Victoria, staff and residents from the Westminster Drop-In Centre, Stepney hostel […]
Veterans Aid, a charity that has been providing practical and immediate help to veterans in crisis since 1932, marks its 80th Anniversary this year. Its success in turning lives around has earned its CEO, Dr Hugh Milroy, a key role in the recently formed Forces in Mind Trust (FIMT). The new Trust will manage […]
The 30-year-old soldier sitting opposite me is not homeless. He has no alcohol or drug problems. He is not in debt and he enjoys physical and mental health. He didn’t come to the charity Veterans Aid to seek help, but to offer it. Captain Edouard ‘Ed’ Plunkett (Queens Royal Lancers) – is an Army officer […]
