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Welsh Guards Appeal
(UK, 1073109) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,050.00
(UK, 1073109) The Welsh Guards have recently returned from a successful tour of Helmand Province in Afghanistan. Throughout the summer they relentlessly took the fight to the Taliban and conducted over 3242 combat patrols and sustained no less than 1463 attacks from the enemy. These successes were not without some considerable cost including the deaths of 7 soldiers, including the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, the highest ranking officer killed in action since the Falkland’s War. In addition, a considerable number of soldiers have been in hospital and are now in rehabilitation centres. Furthermore, we must expect that more will, in the longer term, be mentally invalided by their experiences. The next 10 years promise to make extraordinary demands on the Regiment, serving Welsh Guardsmen, their partners and families and those members of the Regiment who have left through disability or work-related illness. The Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal is designed to support, alleviate and improve the prospects of those consequently in need. •Support the families and dependants of those killed in action by responding promptly to problems of bereavement and hardship. •Support those wounded on operations, particularly those who have had to leave the Army, to assist in finding them new employment and to help them become active family and community members. •Support the families and dependants of those seriously wounded or injured in prolonged recovery situations.
The OppO Foundation
(UK, 1163563) Browse events
YTD Raised: £890.00The OppO Foundation has been established to provide practical support to ex-military personnel, their families and dependants on their return to civilian life. Life in the military is very different to life as a civilian and support is also needed to help people adjust to the culture change.
Forces in the Community
(UK, 1144814) Browse events
YTD Raised: £840.00
(UK, 1144814) ..'For us it's local' we're here from the moment you call in.. we support Veterans, service leavers, wives partners, parents and their families
Solid Grounds
(UK, SC044251) Browse events
YTD Raised: £804.00Solid Grounds offers peer support for ex-military personnel whose emotional health has been negatively impacted as a result of their military experience. Peer coaching, therapies and training courses are on offer to aid veterans in a smoother & more successful transition back into civilian life.
Simons Heroes
(UK, 1159153) Browse events
YTD Raised: £796.00Simons Heroes is for public benefit and assistance of children in need through life limiting illnesses within the local area of Tamworth, Staffordshire by supplying them with the tools and equipment that could ease their life or to provide activities to enhance their life for the better. This is achieved by raising money through fitness activities performed by a group of volunteers within the local community led by the trustees.
The Bastion Baton
(UK, 1135897) Browse events
YTD Raised: £740.00The Baton is designed to represent the nation’s support for our forces and as a symbol of our national conscience. It contains within it a message - to the people of this country and to our armed forces themselves.
Hire A Hero
(UK, 1143606) Browse events
YTD Raised: £667.63SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED USWe aim to provide high quality help for soldiers, sailors and Air Force personnel who have served our country. Hire a Hero (HAH) is a Forces charity formed to ease the transition from service to civilian life by offering assistance with employment, training, housing and specialist support for the injured. By combining these elements we hope to ensure service leavers access the knowledge and skills needed for civilian life.HAH occupies a unique position within the realm of military charities.
Children of Heroes
(UK, EW10911) Browse events
YTD Raised: £620.00Children of Heroes helps Mentor and Educate the children of fallen servicemen and women, who have given their all whilst on active duty. We use Ex Forces officers in new careers as hand picked mentors for each child.
National Gulf Veterans and Families Association
(UK, 1074867) Browse events
YTD Raised: £614.74The NGVFA is a UK charity supporting those affected by the 90-91 and 03-09 Gulf/Iraq conflicts, and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan. Providing hands-on welfare support to veterans and their families including; counselling, tribunal representation, a respite break, and 24 freephone helpline.
Veterans In Communities
(UK, 1151194) Browse events
YTD Raised: £600.00Veterans In Communities (VIC) is a North-west based charity supporting ex-service personnel, their families and members of the emergency services make their transition back into civilian life easier. Please donate to support our cause. VIC needs to your help to continue providing support to those who need us.We have a veteran-to-veteran Peer Support programme using a range of therapeutic activities; outdoor activities, arts, crafts, garden projects, a singing group, and social trips. Our members also support the local community by utilising the skills and experiences gained through their service career to benefit the community. Our outreach service provides information and advice on a number of welfare issues, and signposting to statutory services and third sector organisations, including ex-service organisations. The VIC Centre in East Lancashire is a hub where our peer support projects are managed and a drop-in for those who are have become socially isolated. Thank you for your support. Every little bit makes a huge difference.
Heroes on the water UK
(UK, 1155380) Browse events
YTD Raised: £593.59HEROES ON THE WATER UK provides the proven therapy of Kayak Angling to help in the rehabilitation of our wounded heroes including military, emergency services and civilians who have suffered while carrying out a public duty. Fully equipped sessions with qualified coaches are provided free to all participants.
Save Our Soldier
(UK, 1149579) Browse events
YTD Raised: £585.00Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate.Save Our Soldier works with veterans and serving personnel from any branch of the armed services or emergency services suffering from operational stress reaction or PTSI.
The Military Wives Choirs Foundation
(UK, 1148302) Browse events
YTD Raised: £524.00Following the enormous success of the No.1 single ‘Wherever You Are’ the Military Wives Choirs Foundation was established in 2012 by a small group of military wives from the first choirs as a charitable network to support women in the British military community. With a vision for others to share the pride and enjoyment experienced by women in the original choirs, they worked together to build a lasting legacy. As a result, the Military Wives Choirs Foundation was formed with a mission to bring women in the military community closer together through singing. A volunteer led organisation, with Gareth Malone as its Patron, the Foundation provides guidance, funding and support to all its member choirs. Since its formation, the Military Wives Choirs have released two number one albums, ‘In My Dreams’ and ‘Stronger Together’, and been involved in numerous memorable events including performing ‘Sing’ at the Diamond Jubilee Concert. They’ve won a Classical BRIT Award, appeared in Her Majesty the Queen’s Christmas Day Speech and performed at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. All Military Wives Choirs are run by volunteer committees, with every choir member paying subs each week and fund-raising through performances and charitable endeavor’s to help cover any shortfall in running costs. Many choirs also perform regularly at charitable events, helping support other charities both nationally and locally. Wherever we are in the World, the choirs give each member a chance to make a difference and connect with the community where they live. Through its growing network, the Foundation is building something that brightens lives, strengthens military communities and enables hundreds of women to experience the enjoyment and friendship that comes from being part of a Military Wives Choir. We now see 75 choirs and 2,500 women getting together to sing every week at British military bases in the UK and overseas. Registered Charity Number 1148302 & SCO45217 Established 2012
Forces Children's Trust
(UK, 1104212) Browse events
YTD Raised: £485.80As a charity we are devoted to working together to help children in need whose father or mother has died, or has sustained life threatening injuries whilst serving as a member of the British Armed Forces.
The Lee Rigby Foundation
(UK, 1166794) Browse events
YTD Raised: £460.00The Foundation was set up by Lyn and Ian Rigby after the loss of their son, Fusilier Lee Rigby, to support bereaved families and Veterans. A very powerful way to help such stressed people is for them to escape to a 'retreat', where they can relax, find peace, and begin to re-build their lives.
Defence Medical Welfare Service
(UK, 1087210) Browse events
YTD Raised: £450.00DMWS is a military charity that has been providing welfare support to the Armed Forces community since 1943. We support Military personnel from all three services, their families and veterans when they are in hospital, rehabilitation or recovery centres across the UK, Germany and Cyprus. We're also the only military charity and civilian welfare organisation that deploys alongside the Armed Forces to areas of conflict and currently have staff in Afghanistan. Previous to this we were in Iraq, Bosnia, The Falkland’s, Northern Ireland and World War II to name but a few. Any hospital admission, whether it’s planned or unplanned can be stressful. However being a member of the Armed Forces, or married to one, means that you are often away from your support network of family and friends too. Our Welfare Officers are there for them and provide a helping hand and a listening ear. No problem is too small or too large; they are simply there to help. We’re really grateful you’re considering fundraising for DMWS. Your support will enable us to continue to provide much needed services to the Military community, who sacrifice so much.
A&B Lourdes Pilgrimage
(UK, 1039851) Browse events
YTD Raised: £445.00The Charity takes approximately 200 sick people to Lourdes each year for one week. To enable the charity to do this it also has to take about 500 helpers and family. Helpers all give their time voluntarily and also pay for their own trip.
Kohima Educational Trust
(UK, 1102045) Browse events
YTD Raised: £410.95The trust was set up by veterans of the Battle of Kohima to honour those who fought and died in the Battle of Kohima and the Nagas who were their allies by assisting with the education of succeeding generations of Naga children.
The Warrior Programme
(UK, 1120893) Browse events
YTD Raised: £405.00Warrior runs 3 day training & motivation courses with 12 month structured support & signposting for Veterans, Serving Personnel, their Familiy Members & Carers of Veterans. The course teaches participants practical, effective tools to help them manage challenging situations & improve performance.
Shrapnel
(UK, 1144482) Browse events
YTD Raised: £395.00A small charity with a big heart, our aim is to provide high spec mobility equipment for injured troops. If we can help, we will!
Outpost Charity
(UK, SC044790) Browse events
YTD Raised: £335.50Outpost Charity was founded in April 2014 by Veteran of 10 years Carl Burns and his partner Kathryn Hindle. We provide Emotional, Social and Practical support to all ranks from all services Military Personnel, Veterans and their Families We give our beneficiaries the opportunity to rebuild confidence, self-esteem, self-belief and encourage and motivate towards integration and socialisation. The alternative therapy we offer uses concepts that possess a potential to significantly aid in the treatment of Mental Illnesses and physical Injuries in members of the Armed Forces, in combination with standard therapies. The support we provide varies but includes: * Encouraging social integration, participation and involvement in events, challenges, activities and programs * Purchasing household necessities, equipment and supplies, such as food and appliances * Help and assistance with renovation and alterations of the home and garden * Signposting * Raising awareness of, and funds for; existing military based charities and community groups each year from our Annual 57 Mile Walk Event In order to fund and deliver our support, programs and activities we rely heavily on the generosity of the public, grants, organisations and companies. Thanks to donations and fundraising, plus the invaluable support of our volunteers, we can help to ensure that support is received by all who may need it.
Heropreneurs
(UK, 1136671) Browse events
YTD Raised: £275.00Heropreneurs guides and supports Service leavers, veterans and military spouses into starting their own businesses. We do this in a variety of ways including mentoring with successful entrepreneurs, essential business expertise workshops and peer networking.
The I T F Seafarers Trust
(UK, 281936) Browse events
YTD Raised: £265.00The Trust’s principal objects are providing for the special welfare of Seafarers of all nations, and assisting them and their dependents in conditions of sickness, hardship and distress. The ITF Seafarers’ Trust provides funds for organisations who do work for the benefit of seafarers. We aim to make seafarers healthier, less isolated, better represented and better connected with their loved ones and those that care for their welfare, at sea and in port.
Once We Were Soldiers
(UK, 1158318) Browse events
YTD Raised: £220.00Did you know that at least 10% of the UK homeless population is made up of ex-forces personnel? Our purpose is to provide accommodation, financial advice and support for health issues including PTSD to homeless veterans of the British Armed Forces. Our veterans deserve better, don't they?