A group of veterans from VA’s East End hostel, New Belvedere House, enjoyed a therapeutic break in France as guests of the Franco-British Association of Sillery. Colonel Geoffrey Cardozo, VA’s fundraiser, who organised the visit, said: “It was a marvellous opportunity for our lads and the staff who took them there. We had the place […]
On Tuesday 7th July, VA’s Chief Executive Dr Hugh Milroy, and his wife, Lorraine, attended the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. While the day itself will be memorable for the torrential rain that interrupted the event, it was also a very memorable day for VA. Hugh and his wife were lucky enough to be […]
The CEO, Dr Hugh Milroy, was a guest of the RLC London District Food Services at a Dinner held at Woolwich Officers’ Mess. Principal guest was famous chef, Jamie Oliver. The meal was prepared by young chefs from Jamie’s “15” project and newly trained RLC chefs. Uniquely, one of the Army chefs had been homeless […]
Veterans Aid: still helping homeless ex-servicemen by Melissa van der Klugt It is only when darkness falls on the streets of London that the plight of many veterans of the Armed Forces becomes fully apparent. More than 1,000 of them are homeless. Until a couple of months ago Ray (not his real name) was one […]
Ground-breaking initiatives introduced for clients include a traditional Korean relaxation treatment already used by the police and fire services for their staff. Ki London’s specially trained masters visit the hostel to relieve clients of stress and physical pains. Using a system based on a martial art and Taoist principles, Master O and Master Kim have […]
Experts are warning of an alarming increase in the number of women soldiers who face homelessness. Less than six months ago it was almost unheard of for a female soldier to end up on the streets. Now Veterans Aid charity says it is getting one case a month. Its chief Dr Hugh Milroy said: “Before […]
VA was lucky enough to be chosen as the charity being supported by this year’s Belgravia Traders Association (BTA), Elizabeth Street Fair. It was an amazing success with 3000 people attending. Col Geoffrey Cardozo, the man responsible for fundraising at VA said, “The support and generosity that we were shown by the BTA committee was […]
