Welcome to
The Veterans Charity
Registered Charity No. 1123149
How we help
We can provide support to Veterans who find themselves battling hardship and the distress it causes. Despite being a small charity, we operate nationally throughout the UK including Northern Ireland. We are able to assist with essentials such as food shopping (including pet and baby products where required), utilities support, clothing and footwear, household items and single appliances, smartphones/tablets and calling credit/data.
The recipient of our support must be someone who has served within UK Armed Forces and can verify their service.
We are extremely proud that our RIDE TO HORSA has been officially listed by French authorities as part of the DDay80 commemorations in 2024! #mission80ans
Entry fee now just £250!
Instalment options available
Ride To Horsa is a highly poignant and challenging cycling event which will follow a route from the former Tarrant Rushton Airfield to Ranville in Normandy. The route pays tribute to D-Day Heroes of two operations; Elmira and Coup de Main and will visit some of numerous key locations in Normandy and pass through stunning scenery from start to finish, over 3 consecutive days. Places are limited to 150 cyclists, each of whom will be required to raise funds for The Veterans Charity. Part of the funds raised will be used to create a unique memorial at Horsa Bridge, which will be unveiled on Sunday 8th September!
The Falklands Challenge 2024
Following the success and poignancy of the 2022 and 2023 event, The Veterans Charity is hosting The Falklands Challenge for 2024! Live and Virtual versions available!
Join us for a 10-mile ‘Yomp’ from Instow Beach to RMB Chivenor, to honour those who served in The Falklands War in 1982. Open to all ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult), every participant will get a special commemorative medal and be supporting the vital work of The Veterans Charity.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
We are very proud to announce a brand new partnership with the Women's Royal Army Corps Association!
The partnership means that women who served within the WRAC and ATS can access immediate needs support via The Veterans Charity who will undertake the necessary casework and delivery of support with funds provided by the WRAC Association.
Our partnership with the RLC Association began in July last year and since then, has enabled us to deliver support to more than 80 Veterans of the RLC and Forming Corps.
If you are or you know a Veteran who served with the RLC or any of the five forming Corps, and may be experiencing hardship, please reach out via the button below.
Our newest partnership is with the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust and since October 2023, has been delivering immediate need support to Veterans and serving personnel of the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines).
The RNBT are providing funding towards each welfare case and enabling us to stand ready to react to the most urgent needs of those who have served in the Senior Service.
We are very proud to be an affiliate of the Veterans' Lottery which is operated by and in aid of Veterans' Foundation, an amazing charity who support many organisations to deliver support to Veterans.
Joining the Veterans’ Lottery changes the lives of British heroes in need. Our Armed Forces stand together to thank you.
For just £10 a month you can now win a tax free £50,000! 43 cash prizes are up-for-grabs every draw - from £5,000 to £120 - plus a new rollover pot of £45,000.
Each player will also receive a FREE membership to the Gourmet Society worth £79.99 - save an average of £18 on every meal at thousands of restaurants nationwide by simply showing your membership. You'll also receive your own unique Veterans' Lottery card.
Click on the image below to sign up!