Veterans Aid was the talk of The 100 Club when the New Brunswick Battle of the Blues was fought in the famous Oxford Street live music venue. The nationwide competition run by Tourism New Brunswick was aimed at selecting a band to appear at a Canadian blues festival later this year. Winners 24 Pesos will […]
A chance meeting between two busy rail commuters lead to a rewarding organisational partnership when the CEO of Veterans Aid and Head of Facilities at Land Registry got chatting. ‘I’m a shameless networker when it comes to spreading the word about that we do in the veterans community,” said ex-RAF officer Dr Hugh Milroy “and […]
Henry VIII’s stunning Whitehall Banqueting Hall hosted 350 City guests last night (Thursday 3rd February) at a veterans’ charity fundraising event organised by serving and retired soldiers.The feast fit for a king was served to top Square Mile diners at tables hosted by senior military figures. Organiser Charles Sincock said “As well as some of […]
Veterans Aid was the surprise recipient of a cheque for £1,000 from the Royal Warrant Holders Association following a visit by three of its representatives to the charity’s Victoria HQ. Trustee Christopher Rowe, Events and Finance Manager Claire Anderson and RWHA President Bill Gunn had been told about the charity’s work among veterans in crisis […]
Two organisations dedicated to opening doors for people trying to start a new life have joined forces. Veterans Aid and Ruskin College are committed to providing opportunities for men and women who need a second chance. Both are registered charities with a proven track record in making dreams come true. Dr Hugh Milroy, CEO of […]
Seventy ex-Servicemen who would be homeless this Christmas without the intervention of Veterans Aid will not only have a roof over their head – but will have a gift on their doorstep thanks to MITIE. MITIE provides facilities, property and asset management for some of the biggest public and private sector businesses. It also runs […]
Hundreds of well-wishers packed into the magnificent Guards Chapel on December 14th to support the first public carol concert for Veterans Aid. Organised by staunch supporter Philippa Windridge it was attended by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and featured readings by broadcasters Kate Adie and Alastair Stewart. Music for the evening was provided by The […]
The Chief Executive of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy, has just returned from a working trip to Canada where he met the newly appointed Veterans Ombudsman, Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) Guy Parent, briefed members of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and spoke at the country’s first Military and Veterans Health Conference in Kingston, Ontario. Dr Milroy […]
Veterans Aid has found a good friend, in the heart of the military community, at the prestigious Army and Navy Club. Often known by its nickname, ‘The Rag’, the club caters for serving and former officers of the British and Commonwealth Armed Services, as well as their immediate relatives. CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh […]
